Rawiri Morice is young, keen and proud.
Two weeks ago in Canterbury he won the NZ junior Skeet shooting title.
Rawiri, who has only been shooting for two years, hasn't had any formal training.
"My mum is ex-Army and she loves shooting and she's really good."
Rawiri had represented the North Island Junior Skeet Team in the North/South Island Skeet competition where he shot his first 25/25.
"A year ago I was with mum at a competition and one of the judges told mum that I should have a go. I did and I loved it. I somehow just knew what to do. It was a great feeling."
The year 9 student reckons having "young eyes'' helps.