James A. Kelbly
New member
I want to thank all Sponsors and Competitors for the last match to be held at Kelbly's. There are many reasons for Kelbly's not to hold any more matches, but the biggest is I am too old to deal with the three to four months of getting ready and finishing up before and after the match. My boys after watching me their entire lives want nothing to do with running matches and looking back I do not blame them.
My brother Mike ( Target Crew Chief) had a heart attack while changing frames from 100 to 200 yards Weds evening and he is home after two stints they put in Weds evening. He is doing fine. Thursday at about 6pm I just didn't feel right and went to bed to make up several hours later with 102 fever. Well that was it for me and I stayed away on last day to minimize possible spread to more people. One of the most disappointing days of my life and I will never get back that last day and emceeing our last awards ceremony. My son Ian stepped in and did a great job as people have told me. I am back to work today and doing fine.
As far as the future of the Firearms Industry Super Shoot, Wade Hull of Shilen Inc. is taking over and I feel it is in good hands, but as with anything only time will tell. I will be here for advice if asked and will not interfere. My wish is it will continue to be the Short Range BR match everyone would like to attend. 2023 Super Shoot will be held in St Louis and the tentative date is May 22 - 25 2023 and Wade is just waiting on St Louis BOD to approve the dates. I am sure Wade will keep you informed on this site. I plan to be there as a competitor for my first time competing in the Super Shoot.
Attached is the 2022 Super Shoot Results. Congratulations to all the winners and especially four time winner Jeff Summers quite a feat.
Jim
My brother Mike ( Target Crew Chief) had a heart attack while changing frames from 100 to 200 yards Weds evening and he is home after two stints they put in Weds evening. He is doing fine. Thursday at about 6pm I just didn't feel right and went to bed to make up several hours later with 102 fever. Well that was it for me and I stayed away on last day to minimize possible spread to more people. One of the most disappointing days of my life and I will never get back that last day and emceeing our last awards ceremony. My son Ian stepped in and did a great job as people have told me. I am back to work today and doing fine.
As far as the future of the Firearms Industry Super Shoot, Wade Hull of Shilen Inc. is taking over and I feel it is in good hands, but as with anything only time will tell. I will be here for advice if asked and will not interfere. My wish is it will continue to be the Short Range BR match everyone would like to attend. 2023 Super Shoot will be held in St Louis and the tentative date is May 22 - 25 2023 and Wade is just waiting on St Louis BOD to approve the dates. I am sure Wade will keep you informed on this site. I plan to be there as a competitor for my first time competing in the Super Shoot.
Attached is the 2022 Super Shoot Results. Congratulations to all the winners and especially four time winner Jeff Summers quite a feat.
Jim