Shooting
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RESPECT for others, especially his elders, is the greatest quality Jackson Willmann has gained since taking up shooting.
The 16-year-old was first taught to shoot when he was nine years old by his grandfather Garry Sheehan, and he has jumping at the chance to start clay target shooting when he turned twelve - the youngest age anyone can compete.
"My pop got me into and I've been shooting ever since," Willmann said.
"It's just an all round fun sport, I don't really have any goals for it I just started out and have stuck with it.
"Shooting taught me to respect my elders as all the older fellas that shoot are all nice fellas and ever since I started shooting they have taught me a fair bit about respecting them, looking after them and helping them out whenever they need it."
Improved concentration is another benefit Willmann has gained from his time behind the gun's barrel.
It's not just a bonus on the sporting arena, but in life generally with the 16-year-old saying it helps him in his work as an apprentice plumber.
"It helps your concentration all round, even with work, as it helps you look at things from a different perspective," Willmann said.
The sport has taken the Gold Coast teen around the country and he is currently competing at his second National Trap Championships at the National Shooting Ground in Wagga.
He competed in his first national championship in Wagga as a 12-year-old and this time around he has been pleased with his form.
The week long tournament continues across the weekend.