Rob Leatham’s Official Shooting Blog

Rob recently returned from the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) Junior Shooter Camp.  This is Rob’s second year in attendance, and each year, he comes home with a smile on his face, honored that he had been invited, and anticipating next year’s event.

Rob was tasked with entertaining the parents.  He held two pistol classes on Saturday, Nov 7th:  A morning and an afternoon class, for approximately 35 of the juniors’ official guardians.  In the evening, he hosted a Q & A session for all of the juniors.  I’m not exactly sure what Rob told them, but I am a little concerned.  Hopefully the youngsters all recognized Rob’s sense of humor …

If you have time, check out the story that Ken Nelson wrote.  He was actually there and did a great job of covering the event: 

2009 AMU Junior Camp Article

To follow is a short story about one of the juniors at the camp.  It was sent to Rob via e-mail from his parents … along with the photos and video link:

“Rob, Not sure if this is the correct e-mail or not, but if it is, I wanted to personally thank you so much for taking time with my youngest son, Lee.  As I told you, he has had 8 reconstructive hand surgeries and is up for his 9th next month. 9 years old, 9 surgeries and he still shoots.

The guidance [you gave him] on the trigger is also very much appreciated.  We contacted our gunsmith as soon as we arrived home, and he will take care of it for us. 

Lee idolizes you, because you are funny and the “Springfield Shooter“.  Springfield makes the only gun that fits his hands, [an XDm], and trust me, we know - we handled them all. 

Lee has been on YouTube since we came home, watching your [shooting] style.  He is a great kid that has overcome an obstacle and he will excel in this sport if he chooses to do so.  We are very proud. 

The time you spent with him was priceless to us and especially to him.

Karla Wills”

Video of Lee at the AMU Junior Camp