In the wake of such things as beer, wine, cheese, player, book, eyesore, and molecule of the month, we at cobrabrigade would love to extend a hearty challenge to our readers. 

Our love for “The Shooter” runs deep here at cobrabrigade.com.  Not only do we love and will forever miss the man known as “the Shooter,” Rod Beck.  We also love what the man inspired .  The Shooter pose is something that can only be described as poetry in “a standing sort of leaning with your arm hanging” motion.  Throughout time, “The Shooter” has caused numerous women to swoon, babies coo, and jealous men writhe with envy.

The challenge to you, fellow readers of cobrabrigade is to send us your best shooter pose in some amazing locations.  Our intention is to post the best poses once a month.  Along with a picture, send a small description of where you were at the time of the pose and some unforgettable insight behind your own “shooter.”

 Professor Paine.  Bruce Paine here children, and as you can see, cobrabrigade.com stands on the precipice of greatness.  With the Shooter of the Month we enter a new realm of web hilarity and social good humor.  But there are levels of Shooterhood to be evaluated, and the Brigade would be remiss if we didn't provide you with the most exacting breakdown possible of your monthly Shooter.  This initial Shooter of the Month is a real dandy.  When performing the Shooter location can mean everything, and this one is prime example.  The General Lee is the most legendary automobile of our generation, and our subject gets a big plus for that.  Anytime you are within spitting distance of the harbringer of the Lost Sheep, its a good day.  His stance is excellent even though it is left handed (southpaws will not be discriminated against).  His lead leg is bent and supporting his weight while his trailing leg is straight and stiff at the hip.  Classic style, great execution.  His limp a rm, or "hypnotiser" if you will, is hanging low and loose at the shoulder joint.  The back is straight and he is bent deeply at the waist.  That is good shootering, when employed upon a lady this is excellent technique that will close the space between you and the target while adding intensity and intimacy.  In this failed Shooter, a bent back and a head down instead of up l  ed the target to lose interest and turn away.  Our plucky hero of the month won't be so unlucky, he plays a good game.  The only detriment to this month's Shooter is attire.  As you can see in the above photo of our fearless leader, a tuxedo is not too good for a Shooter.  This month's winner should have been dressed in a short sleeve, blue cotton button down (or yellow depending on which Duke brother you envision) or a corresponding plaid print for the later seasons.  Beyond that, it is real good Shootering.  I give it a solid B.    

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