travel – Team Lagan

Austria and Germany

March 21, 2016August 31, 2019 by Lexi

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Back in December, I was invited to join the National Pistol Team. This has been a major goal for me for years now, and I finally had the team jacket in my hand. To really seal the deal, I was also invited to compete with the team at the Meyton…

Question: What did you think of Korea before and after your trip?

December 11, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

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Korea was a completely new experience for me. I cannot compare it to anything I have ever done before. Before leaving, I did so much research. I watched videos about Americans’ experiences traveling there. They talked about how easy it was communicating there, how kind Koreans were to Americans, how…

Question: What was your first international competition like?

December 9, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

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I’ve had foreign competitions before (World Cups), but this was my first completion in a foreign country. It was so new and exciting, but I had prepared myself mentally for the competition itself. I knew there were going to be lots of people and athletes watching and training around me,…

Question: What was your favorite story from someone at Universiade Games Korea 2015?

November 8, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

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While at the athlete’s village, there were a few activity rooms to keep the athletes entertained including a museum-like room that had fun facts about South Korea, Korean Culture, and about the games and arenas. There was one volunteer/guide in the museum who was very friendly. When the American shooting…

Traveling with Firearms In and Out of the Country

October 1, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

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I was told it would be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy to transport my competition firearms in and out of the country. I found it easy because I was over prepared. First, I called ahead to customs and border patrol at the airport that I would be flying out…