TrapShootingUSA | 2023 Grand American Special Issue

The Grand American is always the “Super Bowl of Trapshooting,” and our September/October 2023 issue brings you right into the middle of all the action from Sparta, Illinois. From the AIM Championships to the final shootoffs, this edition captures the full sweep of the sport’s biggest stage.

Highlights From Sparta

• AIM Grand Championship (p. 8): A celebration of Academics, Integrity, and Marksmanship, highlighting the next generation of shooters.

• Grand Prelim Week (p. 12): Gearing up with events 1–14 before the main Grand heats up.

• 2023 Grand American (p. 20): The core coverage of the week—competition, camaraderie, and crowning champions.

• Grand Special Events (p. 30): Spotlighting the Kids & Clays Foundation and the events that give back.

• Grand Opening Ceremonies (p. 32): Including the iconic Blue & Grey Shoot-Out.

Legends, History & Traditions

• Hall of Fame Inductions (p. 34): Honoring Neil Winston, Rod Boll, Pat Lamont, and Dale Stockdale at trapshooting’s most prestigious dinner.

• Grand Nostalgia Shoot (p. 36): Sponsored by Fiocchi, this event keeps tradition alive.

• Larry Bumsted Tribute (p. 38): Remembering the 2004 Hall of Fame inductee from Iowa.

Beyond the Grand

• State Shoot Spotlights: From Michigan (p. 40) and New York (p. 54) to Minnesota (p. 60), Wisconsin (p. 68), Indiana (p. 74), and Iowa (p. 80), we’ve got the biggest state shoots covered.

• Eastern Zone Shoot (p. 84): Coverage from Elysburg, Pennsylvania.

• SCTP Nationals (p. 46): The Cardinal Center hosts one of youth shooting’s biggest stages.

• Eco Flyer Launch (p. 66): White Flyer unveils their brand-new line of targets.

• Shooter Profile: Terri DeWalt (p. 52): From AMU roots to coaching Olympic hopefuls.

This issue delivers the heart, history, and high-stakes action of trapshooting at its peak. From the pageantry of the Hall of Fame dinner to the rising stars of SCTP, and of course the unforgettable week in Sparta, the 2023 Grand American edition is a true collector’s issue.

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