21 Facts About Chris Cheng

In 2012, along with the title of "Top Shot", Cheng won a $100,000 cash prize and a professional marksman contract with the show's sponsor, Bass Pro Shops.

Chris Cheng's mother is Japanese Cuban and his father is Chinese American.

Chris Cheng attended the University of California, Los Angeles from 1998 to 2003 where he majored in Political Science, with a focus on American government and political media.

Chris Cheng holds a master's degree in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies where he specialized in conflict resolution and international negotiations and was President of his class.

Chris Cheng holds an Advanced Project Management certification from Stanford University.

Chris Cheng is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and was a re-founding father of his chapter at UCLA where he served in numerous leadership roles.

Chris Cheng was the Grand Sweepstakes winner in UCLA's 2001 Spring Sing talent show competition.

Chris Cheng worked for Google Inc from 2007 to 2012 in many capacities, primarily in technical support for Google Apps, as well as a product lead in Google.

Chris Cheng served on the GoogleEDU leadership faculty where he trained teams and individuals on interpersonal communication and the fundamentals of leadership.

Chris Cheng left Google in June 2012 to pursue his professional marksman contract full-time.

Chris Cheng is an NRA News Commentator where he provides his opinions and commentary on a variety of issues.

Chris Cheng is a Lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and is an NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Instructor.

Chris Cheng is a Staff Writer for The Firearm Blog where he writes about firearms and gear in his post-Top Shot experiences.

Chris Cheng was featured in the Second Amendment documentary Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire alongside Ted Nugent and Ice-T.

Chris Cheng was on 13 episodes of Top Shot Season 4, and was a special guest on the premiere and season finale of Top Shot Season 5: All-Stars.

Chris Cheng is an inspirational public speaker, represented by The Harry Walker Agency.

Chris Cheng joined the Board of Directors of the LGBTQ gun rights organization, Pink Pistols in January 2020.

Chris Cheng is a volunteer baritone singer for the San Francisco Symphony Chorus.

Chris Cheng is a co-founder of Home for a Home, a nonprofit organization which collects donations from real estate brokers to build homes for those in need.

In December 2013 Chris Cheng publicly came out as gay on his official blog.

Chris Cheng did so in the hopes of breaking down stereotypes both about gay people and gun enthusiasts.