German Salazar Has Passed
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Acyr
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Sad news indeed. German took the time to show me how to score and pull targets when I was dumb and naive enough to show up to a F Class club match at PR&G in South Phoenix. I can still hear him in the pits yelling faster! faster! while I was pulling lol. Scared the crap out of me. He was a consummate professional who believed in doing it right or not at all.
jonbearman
I live in new york state,how unfortunate !
German was such a humble guy at least to me and my correspondence with him. He would help anyone that asked. Prayers for Him and his family. Does anyone know what happened? I am stunned by this news and deeply saddened.
Rest in peace old friend, you will be missed.
I met German while shooting bullseye pistol, He was already double distinguished in rifle but his enthusiasm and passion for the shooting sports is something he exuded. I remember being introduced to High power shooting and going to his house. He showed me how to reload, had lunch with his family and gave me all the gear I would need for my first match. When I walked up to the line, there where shooters that noticed it was German's M1 I was shooting. It was strange to hear other shooters talk about his rifle as if it was unbeatable. At that point, I wanted to shoot as good as German always did. The shooting sports is something I will cherish in my life and it was a pleasure to have known German Salazar
German Salazar was my friend, and I am going to miss him. He helped me tremendously at the beginning of my career. But, his most important lesson was the mental part of the sport. The discipline necessary to take ONLY perfect shots, to believe in my capabilities and believe I can win. I remember when I shot my first 600 score at 600 yards. He was more excited than I was. Rest in peace my friend.
jP
Sometime back in 1999, my buddy Brian (later christened “Monkey Boy” for the leg monkey on his back) were blissfully blasting away with our M1 Carbines at the local 100 yard range. I was pretty stoked just to hit the cardboard backer.
Some guy sets up in the lane next to us with a wagon load of stuff for shooting highpower. I didn’t know what any of it was at the time. But I did see a wonderful rebuilt M1 Garand. We were both quite envious as we had no idea how to get one of those.
Well, obviously it was German. When the line went cold for target changes, he threw out the challenge for us to see what accuracy was all about and offered us to shoot his brand new Hook Boutin built Garand. First lesson: Never pick up a built Garand by the front hand guard!
I had to leave to pick up a child from school, but Brian stayed and began learning. We were invited to join the monthly reduced course match right there at the range when the next one was held.
We were hooked.
German taught us the match procedures, the Distinguished program, reloading, resources, and where all the Florida matches were. He arranged caravans to the matches (and absolutely don’t be late to the designated meet up or you’d find an empty parking lot). Then one had to keep up with German’s rather spirited driving habits. One wouldn’t think it was safe to follow a ‘97 Suburban at those speeds, and it wasn’t.
He got us to Perry. He arranged teams. He taught us the ways.
I was busy with small children and a new career, but he really took Brian under his wing. That is Brian’s story to tell.
23 years later we’re still in this sport. I can’t thank German enough for taking a chance on a couple of ignorant duffers. He was pretty good at that, by the way.
RIP German.
Some guy sets up in the lane next to us with a wagon load of stuff for shooting highpower. I didn’t know what any of it was at the time. But I did see a wonderful rebuilt M1 Garand. We were both quite envious as we had no idea how to get one of those.
Well, obviously it was German. When the line went cold for target changes, he threw out the challenge for us to see what accuracy was all about and offered us to shoot his brand new Hook Boutin built Garand. First lesson: Never pick up a built Garand by the front hand guard!
I had to leave to pick up a child from school, but Brian stayed and began learning. We were invited to join the monthly reduced course match right there at the range when the next one was held.
We were hooked.
German taught us the match procedures, the Distinguished program, reloading, resources, and where all the Florida matches were. He arranged caravans to the matches (and absolutely don’t be late to the designated meet up or you’d find an empty parking lot). Then one had to keep up with German’s rather spirited driving habits. One wouldn’t think it was safe to follow a ‘97 Suburban at those speeds, and it wasn’t.
He got us to Perry. He arranged teams. He taught us the ways.
I was busy with small children and a new career, but he really took Brian under his wing. That is Brian’s story to tell.
23 years later we’re still in this sport. I can’t thank German enough for taking a chance on a couple of ignorant duffers. He was pretty good at that, by the way.
RIP German.
wkdickinson
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What a wonderful story! I truly wish I had known him.
Mr. Salazar was a wonderful author, who researched his material and presented it in a logical, easily understood manner.
When Precision Shooting existed, his articles were among the best and could turn an average issue into a memorable one.
We are diminished; and it will be a long time before the void is filled, if ever.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
When Precision Shooting existed, his articles were among the best and could turn an average issue into a memorable one.
We are diminished; and it will be a long time before the void is filled, if ever.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
What a blow - first Zediker, now Salazar... both way ahead of their times.
Does anyone know if German has published any books or compilations of his writing? I know he had taken much of his online writing from public view; I figured he was getting ready to put out a book of some sort? I would really like to know, as his work was formative to my learning as a prone shooter.
Does anyone know if German has published any books or compilations of his writing? I know he had taken much of his online writing from public view; I figured he was getting ready to put out a book of some sort? I would really like to know, as his work was formative to my learning as a prone shooter.
wboggs
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It would be a fitting tribute to honor him with a collection of his writings. We could easily raise enough donations to cover all expenses. We just need someone to take on the job.
RIP my friend.
wboggs
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I havn't seen any mention of his mechanical engineering degree from GA Tech. It is not surprising that his technical expertise was so
outstanding.
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Infrequent Shooter
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Today I was reading German Salazar's article on a 30-06 tube gun. A reminder of how quickly our time can come. It is also good incentive to get to that 'project'. I did not know him, but I have been reading his articles for a good bit.
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wboggs
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Oh yes, for sure
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