September / October 2025 — The Fall Focus Issue!
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The Fall Focus Issue! September / October 2025
September / October 2025 TrapShootingUSA — The Fall Focus Issue!As the summer heat fades and the competition season hits full stride, the September/October edition of TrapShootingUSA delivers another powerhouse lineup. From historic Grands and state
Read More →Athletes Want To Have Fun Too
After years of attending tournaments with a mission — earning team spots, meeting qualifying scores, or coaching students — international trapshooting athlete Brandy Elrod decided to do something different: attend an event just for fun.
Read More →Distractions
What Really Causes a Miss?It’s not always bad form or physical fatigue — sometimes, it’s just a stray thought.One moment you’re in the zone… and the next, you're wondering how close you are to winning — and that’s when you drop a bird.
Read More →Earpod Warning
Hearing Loss Is On the RiseRecent studies show a disturbing trend:➤ Hearing loss in adults ages 18–44 has increased 17%➤ Shooters surveyed at major industry events showed nearly 50% incidence of hearing damage➤ The risk is especially high for men age
Read More →Gun Maintenance
️ Why It MattersWhether you shoot trap, skeet, sporting clays, or hunt — your shotgun is your most important tool.Modern firearms are high-tech, high-investment machines, and routine maintenance is essential to keep them reliable, accurate, and safe.
Read More →From Ilion To Ulm
The Story of a Legendary Sporting ArmAsk any competitive shotgun shooter to name the top five competition guns of all time — chances are, the Krieghoff K-80 will be on that list. With its sliding latch top action, distinctive barrel design, and engra
Read More →Ida Brown Profile
An Unlikely RouteGrowing up in Valley Springs, California, Ida Brown had no plans to become a competitive shooter. Volleyball, not trap, seemed the more likely path. But at age 11, her parents Bruce and Arlene enrolled her and her brother Thommy in a
Read More →Insuring Hunting Dogs
Why Insurance for Bird Dogs?We insure our homes, cars, firearms, and valuables — but what about our hunting dogs? A well-bred pup may cost $1,500–$2,000, while a finished dog can be worth $5,000–$10,000. That’s before factoring in training, food, ken
Read More →Mike Jordan Tribute
A Champion CompetitorMichael W. “Mike” Jordan was much more than a name in the record books — but his competitive achievements alone place him among the greatest in trapshooting history.
Read More →Remington Gun Club Cure
A Forward VisionIn an era when ammunition manufacturers face shortages of components and distribution interruptions, Remington has responded not just with consistency, but with innovation that gives back. The result is the Gun Club Cure, a new additi
Read More →Shot Tracker
The Need for Smarter PracticeWith shell shortages and rising costs limiting time on the range, many shooters have reduced their training from a case of shells to just a few boxes — or have turned to dry-fire routines to stay sharp. The demand for eff
Read More →Texas Major Livestock Shows
Texas Major Livestock Shows: Not Just for Cows, Sows, and PlowsTrapshooting USA
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