Max Michel

Maxient John Jr. Michel (born 15 December 1981)[1] is an action shooting competitor from the US. He became IPSC Handgun World Champion in the Open division in 2014. He is also the only seven-time winner of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships and the only competitor to win it 4 times in a row (2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016). Max began shooting when he was just 5 years old, and has served in the U.S. Army for 10 years (1999 - 2009) as a shooter and trainer. He is also featured on the Hot Shots TV series, and is sponsored by SIG Sauer.[2] Max uses a highly modified Sig Sauer P320 tuned specifically for him by The Sig Armorer.[3]

Maxient John Jr. Michel
Max Michel with friend, 2018 US Steel Nationals.jpg
Personal information
NationalityUnited States American
Born15 December 1981 (1981-12-15) (age 41)
OccupationIPSC shooter, firearms instructor
Websitemaxmichel.com
Sport
TeamTeam SIG Sauer
Medal record
IPSC
Representing  United States
IPSC Handgun World Shoot
Bronze medal – third place2008 BaliOpen
Gold medal – first place2014 FrostproofOpen
IPSC US Handgun Championship
Silver medal – second place2012 FrostproofOpen
Silver medal – second place2015 FrostproofOpen
Gold medal – first place2016 FrostproofOpen

Merits

  • 2014 IPSC Open World Champion (XVII, USA)[1]
  • Seven times Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Champion (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2007 and 2005)[1]
  • Eight times USPSA National Champion (2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004)[1]
  • Four time US Steel Challenge National Champion (2014, 2011, 2009 and 2008)[1]
  • Two time Pro-Am Champion (2012 and 2013)[1]
  • The only shooter along with Christian Sailer who has won all USPSA Area Championships in the same season (2010)[1]

See also

References

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