A Georgia Teen’s View: My Rifle Makes Me An Athlete, Not A Criminal

Sydney Hallas, 17, has qualified for the Georgia High School Association Riflery State Championships three years in a row and is a member of the All-Area Team, with a personal best of 296 out of 300 points.

Courtesy of VOX ATL

By Sydney Hallas

“What sport do you do?”

An innocent question, but I can’t count the number of horrified looks I’ve received when I’ve given my response: “I shoot 10 meter, precision air riflery.”