Tag: Gary Shank

Gary Shank, 28 years old, hails from Reno, Nevada. He is an athlete, a certified firearm instructor and a businessman. He started his business, Top Shot Firearms and Training, in 2013.

Gary drew his passion for firearms at an early age from his father who was a former Chief of Police and a head firearms instructor. His father taught him how to properly handle a firearm and would often let him tag along in their training sessions.

Having been involved in the firearms industry since he was 19 years old, Gary has previously worked as a gun library manager, firearms instructor, and is also a civil war re-enactor. From tomahawks, bows and arrows, blowguns to civil war cannons, Gary has a vast practical knowledge of historical weapons.

In 2012, Gary was able to land a spot in season 4 of History Channel’s Top Shot. Out of 18 participants, who were former Olympic shooters, current or former law enforcement personnel and the like, Gary was able to finish 3^rd overall.

Aside from being a certified National Rifle Association instructor, Gary Shank is also a member of the USPSA (US Practical Shooting Association), the IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation), the IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), and the SASS (Single Action Shooting Society).