Jim Grider
2009 Inductee
Jim was born in a small Illinois town to a coal miner family. He learned about guns as a youngster as his Dad was a hunter and also participated in turkey shoots . At a young age, Jim would take 5 shells, go out and shoot 5 rabbits.
Since firing his first ATA target in 1977, you will find Jim shooting whenever he can; either shooting registered targets, or shooting practice at the Globe/Miami Gun Club or some type of fund raising shoot. Jim was instrumental in putting in the first trap house at the Globe/Miami Club. He is an active member of the Friends of NRA and sits on the committee. Jim has also advised and assisted several local clubs in obtaining grants to enhance their shooting facilities.His love for the sport has earned him countless friends from the west coast to the Midwest. No matter where he is shooting, he is always willing to help in some way, whether the shoot is local or out of state. When he was recovering from his shoulder surgery a few years ago and unable to shoot, you would find him at shoots helping classify shooters or keeping score. Jim is also quite well known for his voice as an auctioneer, and many have learned the hard way not to “scratch their nose.”
Over the year’s, Jim has registered targets totaling over 332,850, including 117,250 singles, 138,150 handicap and 77,450 doubles. And, his accomplishments are many. You can find his name on 100 straight plaques at several clubs including the Casa Grande Gun Club where he has an amazing record of 39 - 100 straights. He was a member of the Arizona State Board of Directors in 1989, 90, 91, 95, 96, 97, 2002, 03, 05 and 2006. He served as president 3 times and as the Alternate delegate twice. Jim has been a member of the Men’s State Team 10 years and has won numerous State and other major trophy titles.Jim’s expertise and dedication to the sport have proven him to be a worthy and deserving member of the Arizona State Trapshooting Hall of Fame.
Year Event Trophy Won ScoreMajor Trophy WinsArizona State Shoot:
1983 Wed Hd Runnerup 91
1989 Dbl Chmp ATA Champ 99
Sgl Chmp Class A 199 + 49 sh
1991 Dbl Chmp Class A 98
1992 Tues Sgl Class AA 100 + 100 cy
1993 Wed Hd 25-27 yd 95
1996 Wed Hd Runnerup 97
Thur Hd Runnerup 96
1998 Hd Chmp ATA Champ 94 + 23-23 sh
2001 Wed Dbl Class A 99
2002 Dbl Chmp ATA Champ 98
Thur Dbl Class A 92 + 50 cy
2003 Wed Sgl Class AA 100 + 99 cy
Hd Chmp ATA Runnerup 93 + 22 sh
2006 Tues Sgl Class AA 100 + 25 cy
2007 Prelim Hd Runnerup 96 + 24 sh
Hd Chmp 4th Place 97 + 24 sh
Autumn Grand:
2004 Hd Chmp 6th 96
2005 Class Dbl AA Ru 99
2007 Tues Sgl Veteran 100
2008 Tues Hd 27 yd 99
Prelim Hd 5th 97
Spring Grand:
2002 Sgl Chmp AA Ru 200
2003 Dbl Chmp AA winner 100
2005 Class Dbl A winner 98
2008 Hd Chmp Runnerup 98
Golden West Grand:
1997 Thur 2nd Hd Winner 99
2008 Hd Chmp Veteran 94