Karl Frederick
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| Born | February 2, 1881 Chateaugay, New York, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | February 11, 1963 (aged 82) Port Chester, New York, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sports shooting | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Karl Telford Frederick (February 2, 1881 – February 11, 1963) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
In 1920 he won the gold medal in the individual free pistol event. And he won two gold medals as member of the American team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition and in the team 30 metre military pistol event. He also participated in the individual 30 metre military pistol competition but his place is unknown.
He was born in Chateaugay, New York.
Frederick served as president of the National Rifle Association and vice president of the US Revolver Association. He was a strong supporter of gun control, and during hearings on the National Firearms Act in 1934 testified "I have never believed in the general practice of carrying weapons. I seldom carry one. ... I do not believe in the general promiscuous toting of guns. I think it should be sharply restricted and only under licenses."[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Karl Frederick". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ^ "Frederick, Karl T." Political Quotes. Eigen—Arnett Educational & Cultural Foundation Inc. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
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Olympic champions in men's 50 metre pistol | |
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1 In 1896, the competition distance of the event was 30 metres. 2 In 1908, the competition distance of the event was 50 yards. |
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