July / August 2025 TrapShootingUSA — Summer Heats Up!

The dogs days of summer are here, and so is one of the biggest issues of the year! The July/August TrapShootingUSA is stacked with epic state shoots, big-name Grands, and even a few surprises along the way.

Big-Time Championships

We kick things off with ACUI Nationals (p. 8) where Nicole Hood gives us the inside scoop on the largest collegiate shoot in the country. From there it’s sunshine, palm trees, and broken clays at the Florida State Championship (p. 20), followed by a trip through the desert heat with Sean Hawley at the Arizona State Shoot (p. 28).

And don’t miss Ethan Leoford running the table at the Georgia State (p. 44), Kevin Stephens calling the action at the South Carolina State (p. 52), plus Tiffany Decker, Karla Harrison, and the rest of our crew covering all the hot spots.

The Grands

This summer it’s all about the Grands:

• Empire Grand (p. 62): Cicero, New York sets the stage for one of the sport’s most electric satellite Grands.

• Golden West Grand (p. 72): Livermore-Pleasanton brings West Coast vibes with its 11th annual throwdown.

• Pacific Grand Guns (p. 58): A sneak peek at the fine shotguns Pacific Sporting Arms is rolling into the Grand American.

Special Features

How about some variety? Former NFL stars trade the gridiron for the trap field in our Celebrity Trap Shoot feature (p. 34). Gunsmith guru Jacque Snellenberger dives into the art of keeping Krieghoffs running smooth (p. 38). And Karla Harrison sits down with the Barthlow brothers (p. 68), one of the most dynamic sibling duos in the game.

Can’t-Miss Stories

Sean Hawley brings readers face-to-face with Robert Hight of Shotgun Works (p. 74). And for Olympic hopefuls and international fans, we’ve got full coverage of the Bunker Nationals at Hillsdale (p. 78).