COL David Wood, USAR (Ret)

Started with Basic Rifle Marksmanship in 1986. Continued with military marksmanship for 36 years. Began as assistant coach of Junior Rifle team in 2019. Started competitive smallbore shooting in 2021 and high power in 2022. Active member in CMP, NRA (life), and USA Shooting. NRA Level 1 Rifle Coach (Smallbore and Air), NRA Rifle Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer.

Previously achieved expert qualification in rifle (M-16), Pistol (M9, M11), and grenade.

Married with 3 children (the oldest is a junior rifle competitor in smallbore and air rifle). I am an amateur woodworker and avid golfer. I have been a high school English teacher for 26 years. I was in the Army Reserve for 36 years with 3 deployments (one peacekeeping and two combat).

I am interested in growing the competitive shooting sports in the State of Rhode Island.

I hope to encourage every rifle and pistol club in RI to belong to CMP; to start, restart, or continue their junior rifle and pistol programs; and to participate in adult/senior rifle and pistol competitions. I also hope to reach out to 4H clubs, public and private schools, colleges, and ROTC/JROTC organizations to consider team shooting sports.