18 Years Old and Already Competing With the World's Best

At just 18 years old, Jess Tischler has already represented Team Canada on the world stage and established herself as a rising competitor in precision rimfire shooting. In this episode of the Rimfire Podcast, we're joined by Jess Tischler from Ontario, Canada, to talk about her journey from competitive cheerleading to representing her country in both rimfire and centerfire competitions. Jess shares how she first got involved in shooting alongside her father, what it was like competing at the 2025 IPRF Rimfire World Championships, and how she finished 6th in the world while earning the top placement among Canadian female competitors. We also dive into how her competitive cheerleading background has helped her manage nerves, maintain composure under pressure, and recover from difficult stages. Plus, Jess discusses the challenges of balancing nursing school with competitive shooting, the importance of representing sponsors professionally, her plans to potentially compete in the Mammoth Sniper Challenge with her father, and what the future holds for her shooting career. From international competition to the importance of family support and learning from experienced shooters, this episode offers a look at the next generation of competitive precision rifle shooting. #RimfirePodcast #Rimfire #PrecisionRifle #TeamCanada #CompetitiveShooting