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title: The Worldshoot Stories
description: Austen Stockbridge shares some of his best shooting stories with us. Where he started, his first wins, getting to Brazil. Becoming the 2002 IPSC Modified world champion and defending his title.\nHe shares some valuable insights into shooting at the highest level in the sport, specifically for the new guns going to the 2021 Thailand shoot.\nThe history behind the Racing Snake trophy is shared with us.\nAusten has represented South Africa eight times. Competed in four different divisions and two categories, junior and open. His experience spans shoots from all over the world. \nIt was truly an honour having him take the time to talk to us, we’d love to have him back soon.\nApologies for the audio difficulties\n\nContacting MRS Techniques\nhttps://www.mrst.co.za/ (https://www.mrst.co.za/)\nhttps://m.facebook.com/pages/MRS-Techniques-cc/325807197450175 (https://m.facebook.com/pages/MRS-Techniques-cc/325807197450175)\n
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# [The Worldshoot Stories](https://www.gunshow.co.za/blog/episode/the-worldshoot-stories)

 Written by [Corne van Driel](https://www.gunshow.co.za/blog/author/corne-van-driel) | Sep 27, 2020 10:00:00 PM

Austen Stockbridge shares some of his best shooting stories with us. Where he started, his first wins, getting to Brazil. Becoming the 2002 IPSC Modified world champion and defending his title.

He shares some valuable insights into shooting at the highest level in the sport, specifically for the new guns going to the 2021 Thailand shoot.

The history behind the Racing Snake trophy is shared with us.

Austen has represented South Africa eight times. Competed in four different divisions and two categories, junior and open. His experience spans shoots from all over the world. 

It was truly an honour having him take the time to talk to us, we’d love to have him back soon.

- Apologies for the audio difficulties

Contacting MRS Techniques

[https://www.mrst.co.za/](https://www.mrst.co.za/)

[https://m.facebook.com/pages/MRS-Techniques-cc/325807197450175](https://m.facebook.com/pages/MRS-Techniques-cc/325807197450175)

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