Allan Harding

Monday, March 17, 2025

Help a Canadian Champion Go for Gold – Join My Journey!

Hi everyone,

I’m Allan Harding, a 4x Canadian National Champion in Olympic Pistol Shooting. I’ve been honoured to compete at the Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, ISSF World Cups, and World Championships, representing Canada on the international stage.

I’m training harder than ever to bring home gold at the 2025 Canadian Nationals and continue competing internationally—but I need your support to make it happen.

Join my Make A Champ campaign:
https://makeachamp.com/allanharding

Why Your Support Matters

Competitive shooting in Canada is almost entirely self-funded—athletes like me dedicate thousands of hours to training, but travel, entry fees, and equipment costs add up fast. Every dollar raised directly supports my training and competitions, allowing me to stay focused on bringing home gold.

Ways You Can Support My Journey

$25 – Personal Shout-Out

A thank-you on my Facebook and Twitter to show appreciation for your support.

$100 – Signed Competition Target

Your name listed on Make-A-Champ and allanharding.com.
A signed physical competition target from my training sessions, mailed as a keepsake.

$250 – Sponsor Spotlight (One-Time OR Monthly)

Your logo featured on my website and Make-A-Champ campaign.
30 days of social media promotion to highlight your business.
Option for a recurring monthly sponsorship for long-term supporters.

$500 – Champion’s Circle

Two months of name/logo placement on Make-A-Champ and allanharding.com.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes training update.
Signed competition photo and handwritten thank-you letter.

$1000 – Elite Supporter & Private Shooting Session

Everything from the $500 tier.
Private three-hour shooting session for you and a friend (Sunshine Coast or Lower Mainland, BC).
Personalized training, technique adjustments, and competition tips.

$5000 – Ultimate Weekend Training Experience (For Ranges & Clubs)

Host a two-day training camp at your range.
Deep-dive into Olympic-style training, mental game, and advanced drills.
Customizable experience—BYOF (Bring Your Own Firearm!).

$10,000 – VIP National Coaching Experience

I will travel to any range in Canada for a full weekend of private coaching.
Customized for clubs, teams, or companies wanting a premium training weekend.
Fully personalized competition strategy, mindset coaching, and skill development.

Join the Journey!

If you’ve ever wanted to support a Canadian athlete and be part of the journey to gold, now is your chance. Every contribution makes a huge difference, whether it’s $25, $100, or sponsorship at a higher level.

Can’t donate? You can still help by sharing this post!

Thank you for believing in me,
Allan Harding

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Precision. Focus. Victory. Mycelyum Joins My Journey!

Success in competitive shooting is all about mental clarity, endurance, and focus. Every shot matters, every movement counts, and every edge makes the difference between winning and not winning.

I love the 'Focus' Lion's mane product!

That’s why I’m beyond excited to announce my partnership with Mycelyum! Their functional mushrooms, especially Lion’s Mane, help support laser-sharp focus and mental resilience—two of the biggest keys to my sport.

At the BC Airgun Championships, I delivered a 565/600 performance to claim the 2025 BC Airgun Champion title. Having Mycelyum’s support on this journey means even more opportunity to level up, push my limits, and dominate on the range.

The road ahead? Training harder, competing stronger, and bringing you behind-the-scenes into elite-level precision shooting.

Huge thanks to Mycelyum for believing in my mission. Let’s crush this year together!

Check them out here: Mycelyum.com. Use code ALLAN10X for a discount!
Support my journey: Make-A-Champ

Make-A-Champ is LIVE!

Support My Journey to the Podium – Make-A-Champ is LIVE!

The road to greatness is never walked alone, and I’m calling on my community to be part of my journey!

I’ve officially launched my Make-A-Champ campaign to help fund my training, travel, and competition expenses as I push toward my next major goals in competitive shooting. Every contribution, big or small, helps fuel the dream and bring me one step closer to standing on the podium.

Support here: https://makeachamp.com/allanharding

Your support means the world—whether it’s a donation, a share, or words of encouragement. Let’s make this happen together!

Monday, March 10, 2025

2025 BC Airgun Champion! 🏆

This past weekend, I competed at the BC Airgun Championships, delivering strong performances across both match days. Every competition is a chance to refine skills, sharpen focus, and push for stronger results—this one was no exception.

Men’s Match Winner

Day 1: 559/600 with 11x's
Day 2: 565/600 with 15x’s

2025 BC Airgun Championship Match Winner!

Solid scores, steady execution, and valuable insights to fine-tune for the next stage. The work doesn’t stop here—training continues, adjustments are made, and the path forward remains clear. Let's do this!

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Team Silver at Intershoot 2025! 🥈

Intershoot 2025 - The Hague, Netherlands

Competing at Intershoot 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands was an incredible experience—an opportunity to test my skills against some of the best shooters in the world. Ever competition is a learning experience, and stepping onto the international stage always brings a new level of focus and intensity.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with temporary skating rink

A Sport Built on Precision & Community Support

Olympic shooting is a highly technical sport, requiring precision, discipline, and unwavering mental focus—but it's also an amateur sport that relies heavily on the support of sponsors and the community.

Team Silver at Intershoot 2025! 🥈

One of the biggest highlights of the competition was securing Team Silver alongside my incredible teammates. Competing on the international stage and standing on the podium is always an honor, and I’m proud of the performance we put in. Every match, every shot, every lesson learned fuels the next step forward.

Michele Esercitato, Stuart Burns, Allan Harding

A Huge Thank You to My Sponsors & Supporters

I’m beyond grateful for Mycelyum, BC Target Sports, and the Sunshine Coast Rod & Gun Club for their support, which helped make this trip possible.

A special shoutout to Mycelyum for hooking me up with their full suite of functional mushroom gummies throughout the competition. Their products kept me focused and energized and supported my immune system—which is critical when competing internationally.

Thank you Mycelyum!

Key Takeaways from Intershoot 2025

High-level competition always pushes me to grow as an athlete. Some key takeaways from this event:

Mental resilience is everything. Staying locked in under pressure is what separates the top performers.
Precision and consistency matter. At this level, it’s about fine-tuning every single shot.
International competition is a different game. Adapting to new environments, time zones, and competition formats is part of the challenge.

Intershoot 2025! -- this event started in 1976!

Looking Ahead

The journey doesn’t stop here. With the Canadian National Pistol Championships and other key competitions on the horizon, my focus now shifts back to training—refining technique, increasing consistency, and continuing to push for excellence.

Final Thanks & Acknowledgments

To everyone who supported this journey, whether through sponsorship, encouragement or simply following along—thank you. Olympic shooting in Canada thrives because of dedicated athletes, coaches, and supporters who believe in the sport.

Our Team Canada athletes at Intershoot

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Back at Nationals

I'm excited to share that I recently competed at the Canadian National Pistol Championships for the first time since 2019 and scored high enough to take home silver in the Master class in 10m pistol and gold in the Expert class in 50m pistol! 💪🇨🇦

It feels amazing to be back in competition mode, and I’m proud of how things turned out. Shooting 10’s feels just as good as ever!

Here are some shots from the event:

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Back at it! - Team Gold in the Netherlands

Reflecting on the recent international shooting competition in the Netherlands, where I had the honour of representing Team Canada alongside Michele Esercitato and Stuart Burns, the overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment is hard to put into words. Our team's gold medal victory, triumphing over Belgium and Germany, was a testament to our individual skills and a powerful reminder of the strength of collaboration and shared goals. This event marked my return to international competition after a four-year hiatus, largely due to the pandemic, and it was the first time I had competed at this level since deciding to pick up my pistol again after a two-year break. Returning to the shooting range, training at the Sunshine Coast Rod & Gun Club, was filled with doubts and challenges. Yet, the support from my community and the relentless pursuit of excellence drove me forward.

Allan Harding, Stuart Burns, and Michele Esercitato

Team Canada takes gold in the men's team event!

This competition was more than a return; it reawakened my passion for the sport. Despite the physical toll and the mental hurdles, standing on the podium with my teammates, knowing we had achieved something remarkable, was incredibly rewarding. The thought of retiring had crossed my mind, with a focus on coaching and contributing to the sport off the range. However, this experience has reignited my competitive spirit, and I'm now looking forward to the possibilities, including the 2028 Olympics. The road here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth every moment. As I continue this journey, I'm reminded of the resilience, dedication, and love for the sport that has brought me this far.