“These stories are all true—TRUST ME.” After a distinguished 20-plus year career with the US Marine Corps, M/Sgt. Jim Owens has gone on to train and inspire new generations High Power Shooting competitors. Passing on his knowledge and expertise via his popular books and videos on markmanship technique, safety and coaching methods. In this autobiography Jim shares his background and upbringing as well as his formative early years in the Marine Corps. Jim went on to both serve on various Marine Corp competitive teams and also coached numerous Marine Corp Rifle teams, including the winning 6-Man Team in the All USMC Championship Matches in 1983. This humorous volume is packed with amusing anecdotes and wild adventures as only Jim can tell them. PRAISE FROM ADVANCE READERS : I read it straight through and laughed, and was well entertained. As I read from story to story I was laughing and laughing and in awe of a lifetime spent in the Marines. —Brian Fitzgerald "Jim's honesty, humor and wit is a perfect blend to make this a great read for any former military person or retiree to relate to." —V.E. Wolfenbargel