Jack Weaver

Background

Jack Weaver was born on November 1st, 1928, in South Gate, California.

Education

Weaver briefly attended Glendale Community College but left when he was drafted into the United States. Army.

Career

He was the second youngest in a family of five children. County Sheriff"s Pistol Team, along with Ray Chapman and several other world class shooters. Jack Weaver retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff"s department in 1979, and resided near Carson City, Nevada until his death.

The was developed by Jack Weaver in 1959 to compete in Jeff Cooper"s "Leatherslap" matches.

The stance, which incorporates a two-handed grip, isometric tension to reduce muzzle flip, and aimed fire using the weapon"s sights, was adopted in 1982 as the official shooting style of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Achievements

• In 1955, the team and individuals won the national championships at the Toledo, Ohio combat range using both one and two handed stances.

Views

The team defended the trophy for most of the following decade at practice matches in preparation for the National Pistol Matches, held shortly thereafter at Camp Perry, Ohio.

Membership

Jack Weaver was a member of the Los Angeles