2025 NRA Florida State Precision Pistol Championships
Florida Sport Shooting Association
Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club
Jacksonville, Florida
October 18
25 competitors
Submitted by Ted Carter
In the golden glow of an October weekend in Jacksonville, Florida, the 2025 NRA Florida State Precision Pistol Championships unfolded with the kind of precision and poise that would make even the most exacting marksman proud. Nestled at the Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club, 25 competitors hailing from nine states converged to test their mettle across a rigorous two-day contest—and it was Seth Innes of Hollywood, Florida, who rose above all with a performance worthy of cinematic acclaim.
Innes, the epitome of calm and skill under pressure, earned a bevy of accolades: match winner, High Civilian, High Senior and High Veteran. His prowess earned him the coveted Florida Sport Shooting Association Trophy, crowning him the undisputed Florida State Precision Pistol Champion.
Hot on his heels was Winter Haven’s Nestor Pena, whose steady hand clinched runner-up, while Tampa’s Chris Liming took third overall and proudly claimed the High Police honor.
The event was rich with talent; Joe Chang from Springfield, Virginia, captured the High Master Class title, while Atlanta’s Chase Turner was at the top of the Master Class. Jacksonville’s own Kelvin Alleyne took the Expert Class, and Tampa’s Sheri Tanner stood out as both the High Sharpshooter and High Woman category winner, a testament to her formidable pistol accuracy.
Other notable achievements included Rob Croxson’s High Marksman recognition and Philip Jones’ triumph as High Service shooter. The Grand Senior crown was awarded to Paul Bertrand of Tifton, Georgia, with Rand Albrecht from Phenix City, Alabama, dominating the .22 Only Aggregate division.
The NRA Distinguished Revolver Match added an extra layer of drama, with Innes again taking the crown. Chris Liming’s second-place finish earned him the distinction of highest non-Distinguished shooter—an unofficial bronze and valuable points towards his Distinguished title—while Jacksonville’s Randy Erickson rounded out the top three.
2025 FLORIDA STATE PRECISION PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERBOARD
| Winner & State Champion | Seth Innes | Hollywood, Florida | 2562-70X |
| Second Place | Nestor Pena | Winter Haven, Florida | 2557-81X |
| Third Place | Chris Liming | Tampa, Florida | 2545-71X |
| 1st High Master | Joe Chang | Springfield, Virginia | 2528-75X |
| 1st Master | Chase Turner | Atlanta, Georgia | 2531-67X |
| 1st Expert | Kelvin Alleyne | Jacksonville, Florida | 2471-53X |
| 1st Sharpshooter | Sheri Tanner | Tampa, Florida | 2425-43X |
| 1st Marksman | Robert Croxson | Opelika, Georgia | 2243-20X |
| .22 Caliber Only | Rand Albrecht | Phenix City, Alabama | 2283-33X |
| Special Awards | |||
| High Service | Philip Jones | St. John’s, Florida | 2148-20X |
| High Civilian | Seth Innes | Hollywood, Florida | 2562-70X |
| High Police | Chris Liming | Tampa, Florida | 2545-71X |
| High Senior | Seth Innes | Hollywood, Florida | 2562-70X |
| High Grand Senior | Paul Bertrand | Tifton, Georgia | 2240-59X |
| High Veteran | Seth Innes | Hollywood, Florida | 2562-70X |
| High Woman | Sheri Tanner | Tampa, Florida | 2425-43X |
| High Metallic Division | Thomas May | Kennesaw, Georgia | 2312-39X |
| Distinguished Revolver | Seth Innes | Hollywood, Florida | 275-3X |
Over two days of radiant weather and intense focus, the 2025 Florida State Precision Pistol Championships reminded all present of the elegance and discipline embedded in this timeless sport. From the steely resolve of the competitors to the precision of every shot fired, this event stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of marksmanship.
Learn more about the Florida Sport Shooting Association at flssa.org.
