Heckler & Koch-USA has launched a new competitive Shooting Team that marks HK’s first entry into the competitive shooting sports organized by the USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) and related sport shooting groups.

“We’re excited as this is our first major involvement in competitive shooting in the USA at this level,” said Mark Osborne, HK’s Director of Sales. “HK Germany has a European-based team but this is an opportunity for HK-USA and our American team to showcase what they can do.”

“One major advantage we have is that the HK guns our team members use don’t require much in the way of modification or tuning. Our team will be using their P30L pistols pretty much right out of the box.”

The team will be shooting standard production-grade HK P30L models as their primary competitive pistols.

ABOUT THE TEAM MEMBERS

Jason Koon

Koon came to competitive shooting after a background competing in archery and bull riding. Starting as a junior shooter, he quickly became one of the top five shooters in the U.S. His methodical, accuracy-based approach allowed him to master competitive bulls eye shooting which ultimately helped him transition into action pistol shooting. Koon holds several national records and is a frequent winner of national, regional, and state shooting championships across multiple types of shooting. Koon is notable in his ability to compete in many different shooting sports at a high level.

Koon will serve as team captain. Outside of shooting, Koon is an avid runner, enjoys boxing and Jiu Jitsu, and spending time with his family.

Aaron Marco

Aaron's parents discovered his love of shooting when they went to pick him up at a week long Boy Scout camp and found out he had spent every spare moment on the rifle range. He discovered IDPA in 1998 and quickly became hooked on the action shooting sports. He achieved a Master class ranking in IDPA and was subsequently introduced to USPSA, NRA TPC, and 3 gun. He has won his class at multiple regional, area, and National competitions. Aaron became a Law Enforcement officer in 2006, is a firearms instructor, and is currently assigned to SWAT.

In addition to being a shooter, Aaron is a CrossFit enthusiast and is extremely excited about the upcoming birth of his first child.

Bill Munier

Bill Munier began his competitive shooting career in 1997 competing in sanctioned local, state, and regional USPSA pistol matches throughout the southeast and nationally. Over the past 15 years, he has become one of the top competitors in the sport with multiple state level championship wins and area division titles in both USPSA and IDPA to include being the current 2011 GA State Production Champion. Bill holds the classification of Grand Master in the USPSA Production Division and is an IDPA Stock Service Pistol and Custom Defensive Pistol Master as well.

In addition to competing, he supports the sport of practical shooting through mentoring new shooters and regularly participating in local match officiating, stage design, and construction. Bill also enjoys tactical rifle shooting in his leisure time.

John Rasmussen

John first began shooting competitively while in the Air Force. After leaving the military, he transitioned into law enforcement where he currently serves as a deputy sheriff, helicopter pilot and lead firearms instructor at his agency. John holds a master classification in three USPSA divisions, and has finished in the top 16 at the US Nationals.

John enjoys running, 3-Gun, and spending time with his family.

Maria Harbin

Maria is a graduate student at Florida State University where she is studying Criminal Justice. During her freshman year of college, the presence of a stalker led her to discover a passion for martial arts and competition. She currently holds the rank of first Degree black belt as well as a instructor certification. Maria's activities and interests include competitive martial arts, semi-contact kickboxing, shooting, trail running, and hot yoga. Like martial arts, shooting sports constantly challenges her in a unique way and presents endless opportunities to grow in proficiency and skill with her firearm, the HK P30L. A few of Maria's personal objectives include shooting 3-Gun at a professional level, achieving the rank of 5th degree black belt, and completing my Masters degree.