Max Michel, Jr.
By anyone’s account, Max Michel, Jr. is one of the best shooters in the world. With two World Speed Shooting Championships (2007 and 2005), four USPSA National Championships (2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004), a US Steel National Championship (2008) and nearly 30 USPSA Area Championships, Max Michel has become a dominant force in the pistol shooting sports.
As an international competitor, Michel has represented the United States in the last four International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Shoots and returned home each time with team gold medals as well as an Individual Bronze medal at the 2008 World Shoot in Bali, Indonesia.
Born on December 15, 1981, Michel was raised in New Orleans, LA. Growing up he enjoyed many sports but it was in 1991 that he discovered his passion for shooting when his father introduced him to the competitive sport of Practical Shooting. In the years that followed, Michel proceeded to shatter most of the records held by the top juniors in the nation. It was at this point that the famed US Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) took notice.
Based at Ft. Benning in Georgia, the USAMU is renowned for taking young shooters and developing them into National and World Champions in a variety of disciplines. Michel’s prominence in the Practical Shooting arena made him a top recruit for the USAMU’s Action Pistol Team and in 1999 he began his career as an Army shooter and trainer.
Today, Staff Sergeant Michel’s duties include serving as the Military Coach of the Action Pistol Team. He is also responsible through his training programs for insuring the combat readiness of soldiers fighting the Global War on Terrorism. Utilizing his vast competitive shooting experience, Michel has developed one of the most dynamic training programs for today’s soldier and elite warrior.
May 1, 2009, Michel will begin working with SIG Sauer as their professional shooter/consultant as well as the competitive shooting program manager.
Check out Max's latest win on The Shooting Wire.
Titles and Accomplishments
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Max Michel Shooting Results |
2001-Present |
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2009 |
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NRA Bianchi Cup Pro-Am |
High-Overall |
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2008 |
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IPSC World Shoot XV |
3rd Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
4th Place Overall |
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CO State Steel Challenge Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 5 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 7 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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FL Open |
1st Place Overall |
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US Steel National Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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2007 |
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Area 4 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Double Tap Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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FL Open |
3rd Place Overall |
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Targeting Education/WS Qualifier #1 |
2nd Place Overall |
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USPSA Production National Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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US Steel National Championship |
3rd Place Overall |
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WS Qualifier #2 |
1st Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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2006 |
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Area 3 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 8 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Double Tap Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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SC Sectional |
1st Place Overall |
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Targeting Education |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Limited-10 National Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
4th Place Overall |
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2005 |
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Area 3 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 4 Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 8 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Double Tap Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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FL Open |
2nd Place Overall |
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GA State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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IPSC World Shoot XIV |
4th Place Overall |
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SC Sectional |
2nd Place Overall |
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Targeting Education |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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2004 |
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AL State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 3 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 4 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 5 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 7 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 8 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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FL Open |
3rd Place Overall |
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GA State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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SC State Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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Summer Blast |
1st Place Overall |
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TN State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
2nd Place Overall (US Champ) |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
4th Place Overall |
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2003 |
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AL State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 2 Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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Area 4 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 5 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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Area 8 Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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FL Open |
4th Place Overall |
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GA State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Infinity Open |
1st Place Overall |
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TN State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Factory Gun National Championship |
11th Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
3rd Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
4th Place Overall |
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2002 |
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AL State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 2 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 4 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Aware |
1st Place Overall |
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GA State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Mediterranean Cup |
2nd Place Overall |
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Mid-Atlantic Sectional |
1st Place Overall |
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MS State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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IPSC World Shoot XIII |
10th Place Overall |
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Summer Blast |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
3rd Place Overall |
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World Speed Shooting Championship |
7th Place Overall |
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2001 |
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AL State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 1 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 2 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 4 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 5 Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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Area 6 Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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European Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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GA State Championship |
2nd Place Overall |
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NC State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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SC State Championship |
1st Place Overall |
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USPSA Open National Championship |
3rd Place Overall |