Julie Golob

Author Julie Golob is one of the most accomplished professional shooters in the world with more than 150 championship titles in international, national and regional marksmanship competitions in 7 different shooting disciplines. A veteran of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, she was named both U.S. Army Female Athlete of the Year and AMU Athlete of the Year. Serving as the captain of Smith & Wesson’s shooting team her list of titles include the prestigious Bianchi Cup, Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA and IPSC competitions and SHOT Business Person of the Year. She is the first and only woman to claim national titles in all 7 practical shooting handgun divisions. Julie is a dedicated ambassador and shares her passion for gun safety, shooting sports and hunting as an outdoor television personality, instructor, writer and guest speaker. Her first book, SHOOT: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition, is a comprehensive primer on shooting sports. SHOOT serves as both an introduction to firearms and shooting for novices (with an emphasis on safety) and a guide to help experienced shooters improve their skills. When it comes to shooting sports Julie says, “I think there is a shooting sport out there for everyone whether it’s the fast-paced action shooting sports, drilling out the x-ring or busting clay targets. I love the challenge of trying new sports and divisions. It only makes me a better shooter and I hope, by sharing my passion, I help inspire someone else to give a shooting sport a try.” Julie's second book is one she is also passionate about. Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules: A Children's Book About Gun Safety is a tool for parents to talk to kids about firearms. Written for children as young as 3, it's a resource that grows with families. Talking to kids about firearms and firearm safety is the best way to prevent injury, accidents and deaths. Gun educations is real gun safety. Learn more at kidsgunsafetybook.com. Learn more about Julie, read her blog, watch shooting tips and access other resources at JulieGolob.com