Gary Stevens
Area 5 Director

PO Box 295
Olive Hill, Ky 41164
garystevens@alltel.net


My name is Gary Stevens. I live in Olive Hill, Kentucky. I have been married for 32 years and have two children, Erica, who is a pediatrician and a son, Blake, who is currently in college. I am retired from the Kentucky State Police, and currently work in the security section of the state court system providing additional security for high profile trials.

I read an article in American Handgunner, in 1979, and thought it sounded interesting. I traveled to Butler County Ohio and began my shooting career that year. It was a 3.5 hour drive each way, but well worth it. In 1981 I co-found a club in Ashland, Kentucky which has been my home club ever since. I was already shooting IPSC when USPSA came into existence in 1984. I joined USPSA because they were an organization that was going to promote the sport. I currently serve as the Director of Area 5. I have enjoyed the sport for over 25 years, and am sure you will also.


I was working as RM at one of the Nationals and was called to score a target. The shooter was emphatically saying the hole was a "double" before I could even get a good look at it. So, as I reached into my shirt pocket for my for my scoring overlays I said "Well, let's see what Mr. Overlay says about it." Unfortunately, instead of scoring overlays, I pulled out my magnetic hotel key, which, as we all know, is a solid card. I just placed the solid card over the hole and said, "Sorry, can't see it." Well, the ROs fell on the ground laughing and the shooter kind of just stood there looking at me with a stunned look. I finally found my scoring overlay and scored the target, though I can't remember if he got his double or not. From that point on, my call sign and future nickname was "Mr. Overlay." There you have it, my version of this story, although there are some other memories floating around about this.

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