Our Latest Scholarship Recipients! 5/6/2026

June 2, 2026 Lindy Comments 0 Comment

Our latest scholarship recipients at Gunsite, May 29, 2026. Carlos Roman (E ticket), Anna Componovo (second in the shootoff), Lindy, Trevor Coningham (won the shootoff), and Chris Rabago. Outstanding!

What our Scholorship Recipients Had to say about their experience:

Anna: I had a wonderful experience at Gunsite. I went into the program with very little knowledge and shooting experience, and I was amazed by how much I learned in just five days. The curriculum is comprehensive, thorough, and easy to follow, making it accessible even for beginners.

My goal was to leave feeling safe, confident, and competent with a firearm and the 250 Pistol class exceeded those expectations. With the support and guidance of my instructors, I was able to push myself and develop skills far beyond what I anticipated. I left feeling significantly more prepared and capable than when I arrived.

Best, Anna

Trevor: I had an absolute blast learning at gunsite. Even with my previous exposure to shooting through my grandfather, Jim Swanson, I learned a lot. The skills, knowledge and experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. The crew of instructors were absolute professionals who had vast experience due to their decades of service and a pointed interest in each individual student improving. The scenery and facilities of the campsite are amazing, making for one of the best camping experiences I’ve ever had. The students I was In class with were great people that I was excited to learn with and compete against during our shoot offs. Overall, an amazing time that makes you realize why they call 250 the “gateway”. I can’t wait to get back for GAS or a 350 class.

Sincerely, Trevor Coningham

Carlos: Good morning! Well, back in 1996, I saw an article in a gun magazine (Guns & Ammo?) at the PX on base about Col. Jeff Cooper and Gunsite (20th anniversary?). Anyway, being an avid shooter, I said to myself: “Someday, I’ll go there!”. As destiny would have it, life happened and had to postpone that dream a couple decades.

In 2023, I started working with Bob Schneider (RIP), Freddie Blish and Joe Avila. While coaching and mentoring me, Freddie and Joe told me about the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation. To say I was excited and honored was a huge understatement. I’m finally going to Gunsite after 30 years!

I have been an avid shooter since the age of 8, and a firearms instructor since 1996. Also, I have taken many classes and certifications. Currently, NRA, USCCA and FLETC certified instructor. I work full-time as a Border Patrol firearms instructor for line agents and the Border Patrol Academy. As a side hobby, I shoot a competitively in USPSA and GSSF matches. The training I received at Gunsite Academy was nothing short of amazing.

Starting with the instructors and coaches, the drills kept me engaged. There wasn’t a time I walked off the range w/o feeling challenged or having learned something. Coaching by the instructors was excellent. They really helped me find those details in my technique that needed work. In short, it was one of the best experiences I’ve had as a student and I cannot wait to come back. I plan to make coming to Gunsite a part of my regular training.

I hope this helps and if I can do anything else, I’d be honored. You can use my review if you think it would help. Again, thank you so much for the scholarship, it meant a huge deal to me.

Best regards, Carlos