Charles "Tate" Moots

My full name is Charles Tate Moots, but everyone has called me “Tate” my entire life.  I consider myself to be a good person, and work hard to show the world that I am.  I also work hard to be a good competitor.  I was raised proper, and believe in things like being honest, being polite, and being the best representative of my Christian beliefs that I can.

I am fairly new to the professional shooting word.  I have been a sponsored shooter since 2004.  I shot my first major match in 2001.  I started my first year of competition shooting by shooting mostly IPSC matches.  I quickly realized my passion for the sports and jumped in full throttle, or at least as much as my job would allow.  I competed in about three major matches that first year, and the final match was the USPSA 3-Gun Nationals.  I watched the big boys shoot several stages, and the Manually Operated Rifle stages, and knew I wanted to get some of that action.  Every year since 2001, I have competed in as many matches as I can get to.  I have continuously learned the sports more and more.  I have learned many lessons while competing, but none more important than having fun and enjoying the sports.

EXPERIENCE:

Sheriff’s Deputy - Eddy County Sheriff’s Department - Carlsbad, NM
Firearms Instructor, SWAT, Dignitary Protection

U. S. Border Patrol Agent - U. S. Border Patrol - Port Isabel, TX
Firearms Instructor, Bicycle Patrol, Academy Instructor @ the Federal Law Enforcement Center Glenco, GA, National Firearms Unit Assignment, Test and Evaluation Agent

U. S. Federal Agent - U. S. Department Of Energy/ National Nuclear Security Agency
Convoy Commander, Unit Commander, Tactical Commander, Heavy Weapons Leader, Fire Team Leader, Special Response Force, Firearms Instructor, Tactics Instructor, Test and Evaluation Agent

Student - Bachelor’s Degree - Business/ Organizational Psychology and Development

ACHIEVMENTS:

I have a wonderful family that supports me in what I do. My wife Danna, daughter Savannah, and son Tristin

Police Olympics 5 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal

USPSA Manual Operated Rifle Champion

DPMS Heavy Metal Champion

DPMS High Law Enforcement

Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Heavy Metal Champion

Rocky Mountain 3-Gun High Law Enforcement

I have placed in the top 5 in almost every match I have competed in in the last couple of years

SPONSORS:

DPMS Panther Arms

Leupold & Stevens

Hornady Ammunition

Point Blank body armor

Upcoming Events

March Sniper's Hide Cup Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun
April Blue Ridge Mountain 3 Gun Championship (Maybe)
May Trooper Challenge (LE and Military Match)
June Midwest 3-Gun Championship
August DPMS Tri-Gun
SeptemberRocky Mountain 3-Gun


Other Matches Not Scheduled Yet:
Fort Benning 3-Gun
Tac Pro