Maximus White
Shooting Sports Prodigy | 4x SCSA Grand Master | Team Pro-Shot Captain
Meet Maximus White—a driven young competitor with a passion for marksmanship that started before most kids learned to ride a bike. At just 16 years old and proudly homeschooled, Maximus spends much of his time outdoors, where his love for shooting sports was born and continues to thrive.
From an early age, Maximus showed an extraordinary affinity for firearms. By age four, he was confidently shooting a .22 rifle. By five, he was proficient with .22 pistols and a .410 shotgun. And on his seventh birthday, he received his first AR-15—calling it the best birthday gift he’d ever received. Since then, his personal arsenal and skills have continued to grow, alongside a deep passion for the sport.
In March 2018, Maximus officially began competing in IDPA, USPSA, and Steel Challenge (SCSA). His first two-gun match at Low Country IDPA in Georgia lit a fire that hasn't stopped burning. Since then, he has competed in numerous local, state, national, and world-level events, earning multiple titles across all levels of competition.
Maximus made history by becoming the youngest Steel Challenge Grand Master and is now a 4x SCSA Grand Master—a feat that underscores his remarkable talent and work ethic. With his sights set on a lifelong career in competitive shooting, Maximus trains daily and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible at his age.
· 2024 Steel Master Champion. At the 2024 World Speed Shooting Championship (WSSC) held in Talladega, Alabama, Maximus became the youngest shooter ever to win the prestigious Steel Master title. This award recognizes the competitor with the lowest combined score across three handgun divisions: Rimfire Pistol, Centerfire Iron Sights, and Centerfire Optics.
· Back-to-Back Single Stack World Champion
Maximus successfully defended his Single Stack division title at the 2024 WSSC, posting a winning time of 90.07 seconds.
As a proud member and captain of Team Pro-Shot®, Maximus is honored to represent the brand and is committed to doing so with integrity and excellence. He also hopes to inspire the next generation of young shooters to follow their passion and aim high.
AU Mark & Cherie Blake
Elite Competitive Shooters | International Champions | Australian Defence Veterans
Cherie Blake Pioneer • Champion • Military Professional
Cherie Blake is a retired Australian Army officer who continues to work within the Australian Defence Organisation. She made history as the first female selected to the Australian Defence Force Combat Shooting Team, proudly representing her country multiple times on the international stage.
Cherie has established herself as one of Australia’s premier action pistol competitors. With multiple national titles, international team medals, and top placements at elite matches like the Bianchi Cup champion and the Flagler Cup, she has proven herself on both home soil and global platforms. Her precision, consistency, and dedication to the sport have earned her recognition as one of the Top 50 Women in Competitive Shooting by Shooting Sports USA.
Mark Blake Sniper • Champion • Combat Marksman
Mark Blake is a retired Australian Army sniper with distinguished operational experience across Asia and Africa. A decorated service member, he earned titles such as Champion Shot of the Army and International Service Rifle Champion, while also representing the ADF at numerous international military competitions.
Transitioning into the world of competitive shooting, Mark has become a dominant force in Action Pistol and Steel Challenge disciplines. He has won multiple international titles, national championships, and state-level contests. His Bianchi Cup achievements include: 1st International, 1st Military Veteran, 2023 Runner Up, and 1st International team. His sharp shooting skills and tactical experience continue to make him one of the most respected competitors in the field.
LEVER ACTION KID
The Lever Action Kid started shooting sports at nine years old. In 2020, he started competing actively in Cowboy Action Shooting matches, winning his first junior category wins at the Oklahoma State and Southwest regional. In 2022, The Lever Action Kid had a clean sweep of the SASS Cowboy Action Buckaroo category with wins at the Oklahoma State, Southwest Regional, SASS US National Championship, and SASS World Championship.
The Lever Action Kid enjoys all shooting sports and has had the opportunity to shoot some amazing firearms thanks to the friendly 2A community of firearm enthusiasts. He enjoys almost anything outdoors, including fishing and hunting. He also has a passion for guitar playing. If you ever see him at the range, feel free to say hello and get some pointers on Cowboy Action Shooting.
Notable Wins
2020 & 2021 – SASS Oklahoma State and Southwest Regional 1st place wins in Buckaroo Category.
2022 – Clean sweep of Buckaroo Category at SASS Oklahoma State, Southwest Regional, SASS National Championship, and SASS World Championship, 1st Men’s Overall Oklahoma State. Top 8 finishes overall at both Nationals and World Championship as 13-year-old.
2023 – 1st Overall Men's Oklahoma State Championship, Southwest Regional Junior 1st. Missouri State Junior 1st.
2024 – Oklahoma State Junior 1st, Southwest Regional Junior 1st. SASS USA Nationals Junior 1st.
2025- 1st Overall Men's Texas State Championship. More to Come!
Chris Simmons
23 IPRF World Champion, 21&22 NRL22 National Champion, 22 PRS22 Series Champion
Chris was born and raised in Western North Carolina. I started shooting in 2004 in Smallbore Silhouette and 3 Position Smallbore and Air Rifle. During that time I won 4 National Championships and a Junior Olympic Gold Medal. I slowly transitioned into the PRS style of shooting in 2020 in which since then I've won 2 NRL22X National Championships and a PRS22 National Championship. Most recently winning the IPRF World Rimfire Championship in Italy. I'm very passionate about shooting sports and have been blessed beyond measure in the sport.
Ray Helms
I have been a competitive shooter and instructor in a
multitude of shooting disciplines. My experiences
include team sniper style matches, long range ruck
matches, PRS/NRL 22x ELR rimfire matches, DMR
matches and 3-gun competitions. I also have a social
media presence with Youtube (X-Ring) with over
160,000 subscribers. My content is instruction based
learning for all of the above mentioned disciplines and
how to become a better shooter. I also teach long
range classes quarterly in Virginia at the XP Long range
academy.
Was a competitor in the Surviving Mann (Don Mann Seal Team 6 and Randy Couture MMA) TV show. Finished in the top 10 from 32 contestants putting shooting and physical stamina to the test. All filming was done at Frontsight Training Academy and aired in 2021. Invented and patented the R2K9 pistol suppressor in conjunction with Microtech Defense Industries. This suppressor was chosen as the winner of the suppressor contract with a Tier 1 military group in the US. Invented and patented the BADMF (Bullet and Data Management Folder) there was a need in the sniper and competition community for a modular organizing system for long range shooting needs. I manufacture and produce this product in the USA using all USA sourced materials and labor. This product is also Berry Compliant. I teach long range as well as carbine classes to the public as well as LEO organizations. Most of my classes are held in NC but I am expanding to be able to offer these classes in Utah as well. Most of my social media presence is on YouTube under the channel name of X-Ring. I have always tried to use a learning approach to all of my long distance videos to teach others how to become a better shooter and competitor.
Jim Cox
Jim Cox (Jimmy Ray), began his shooting while in the US Army in 1978. While stationed at Ft Bliss, TX, Jim was approached by the Post Rifle team commander and was invited... Read More
My name is Daniel, but most call me by my last name WOLF. I have been shooting since I was 12 years old... Read More
David Pessall Sr.’s passion for competitive shooting began early—on the junior high school rifle team, where he first took aim with a .22 rimfire in prone position. That introduction sparked a lifelong dedication to marksmanship, both in service and in sport.
Following his enlistment in the U.S. Army in 1981, David built a remarkable 26-year military career, achieving Expert qualification annually across a wide range of service weapons. His disciplined training and sharp eye laid the foundation for his success in civilian competitive shooting.
David first made waves in short-range International Benchrest (IBS) competition, where he quickly rose through the ranks. In 2002, he earned IBS Rookie of the Year and set a world record 5-shot group at 200 meters, measuring an incredible 0.197" using a 6mm PPC cartridge—a record that still stands. His accomplishments span across IBS events at 100, 200, and 300-yard distances, where he consistently placed at the top.
Evolving with the sport, David transitioned to long-range shooting with the IBS and the Original Pennsylvania 1000 Yard Club, shooting elite cartridges like the 6-6.5x47 Lapua, 6mmBR, and his current choice, the 6mm Dasher. He then took on the challenge of NRA F-Class competition, where he competes in both Mid-Range (600 yds.) and Long-Range F-TR (1000 yds.) divisions. In recent years, he has achieved top finishes, including multiple match wins and podium placements.
David credits much of his composure under match pressure to his military background. That same discipline drives his relentless pursuit of excellence as both a shooter and precision handloader. Whether competing at national events or refining his craft at the bench, David continues to push for accuracy at every distance.