She Shoots Podcast

Episode 40: Steady Hands, Strong Hearts – A Mother’s Day Special


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This month we welcome Cheyanne and Savanna Popp, a competitive mother-daughter PRS team.About CheyanneCheyanne Popp grew up on a pig farm in Balzac, Alberta, where she developed a passion for shooting, starting with a single-shot Cooey Ace with her father. After a break from shooting, her husband rekindled her interest, leading to camping and target shooting adventures. In 2017, she joined the Calgary District Target Shooters Association (CDTSA) for community support and began competing, including representing Team Canada at the IPRF 2024 World Championship. As her skills advanced, she became a supported shooter for Apex Optics and Patriot Valley Arms, contributing to the community.About SavannaSavanna Popp, born in Calgary, was introduced to firearms early, starting with a pellet gun at age three. She progressed to a Cooey Ace rifle at five and later a Sako Quad. After observing matches from 2019 to 2022, Savanna debuted in competitive shooting at ten, participating in various matches throughout 2022 and earning respect in the sport. Like her mother, she also became a supported shooter for Apex Optics and Patriot Valley, showcasing her dedication and growth in the shooting community.About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport.Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved.Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try.Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

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