Phillip Dobkins
Cheyenne, WY
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State Director Info
Background
I started participating and competing in shooting sports through the local 4-H program in Laramie, Wyoming. At age 12, I started competing in USA Shooting, CMP and NRA sanctioned events. Currently live in Cheyenne, Wyoming and continue to practice and compete in shooting sports. Myself and my daughter have competed at Camp Perry and Anniston, Alabama. I’m also head coach for my own youth shooting sports program in Cheyenne. I participate in smallbore/air rifle, pistol, BPCR, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle.
Awards
Certified Level 3 Advanced Rifle Coach, Distinguished Expert Winchester Pistol Program, USA Shooting Wyoming State Rifle Champion, Wyoming State 4-H Champion Rifle and Pistol. President’s Top 100.
Personal Info
My hobbies include martial arts, camping, hunting, fishing, blacksmithing, and youth coaching. I am married with two daughters, who are also active in USA Shooting, NRA and CMP competition.
Reasons
Participation in junior smallbore/air rifle competitions have dropped recently and that prompted me to contact the CMP about upcoming matches. Since I’m also head coach of my own program I felt I could really help boost participation and match sponsorship by becoming State Director and providing leadership to other clubs in the state.
Goals/Hopes
My goals are to advance youth shooting sports in the State of Wyoming. I’d like to grow the number of clubs and sanctioned matches over the next two years. I’d also like to see more participation from Wyoming clubs at the National Level.
Linda Dobkins
Cheyenne, WY
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State Director Info
Background
I grew up in Laramie, Wyoming and have lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming for the past 20 years. Growing up my family was active in big game hunting, fishing and camping. We were also involved in shooting sports from a young age and continue to stay involved. We currently sponsor a youth shooting sports program in Cheyenne. I am currently certified as a Level 3 Advanced Rifle Coach. I’m also active in rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions and have coached rifle, pistol and muzzleloading rifle over the years.
Awards
Distinguished Expert Winchester Pistol Program, Certified Level 3 Coach
Personal Info
I am a graduate of the University of Wyoming and am employed as a civil engineer. My hobbies include shooting sports, ice hockey, marital arts and travel.
Reasons
As the U.S. comes out of the pandemic, I noticed clubs that had once been active in the state were not there anymore. Some of the youth competitions that had once taken place in Wyoming were also not being scheduled. My brother and I started our own youth shooting sports program, and the logical next step was to start hosting these matches and helping other clubs grow. We checked with the CMP and found that the State Director position was currently vacant for Wyoming, so we both applied.
Goals/Hopes
Some of my goals for junior shooting sports in Wyoming are to establish more matches in the state and increase participation of Wyoming clubs in National Level matches. I’d also like to see the number of Wyoming clubs increase, not only in rifle, but also in other disciplines.