I am a much better father and husband than I ever was a sniper.

Despite what your momma told you, Violence does solve problems.

I began teaching my son how to shoot when he was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids get into trouble because of curiosity—if you don’t satisfy it, you’re asking for big problems. If you inform them and carefully instruct them on safety when they’re young, you avoid a lot of the trouble. My son has learned to respect weapons. I’ve always told him, if you want to use a gun, come get me. There’s nothing I like better than shooting.

None of my problems come from the people I've killed.

I thought I should be stronger than was possible.

Just because war is hell doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun.

I would love for people to be able to think of me as a guy who stood up for what he believed in and helped make a difference for the vets.