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Beretta Team Takes the Podium at World English Sporting Championship

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: News
Tags: #anthonymataresejr, #berettashotguns, #connordaniel, #desiraeednumds, #worldenglishchampionship
Beretta English

Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA proudly congratulates Team Beretta athletes Anthony Matarese Jr., Desirae Edmunds, and Connor Daniel on their impressive performances at the 2025 World English Sporting Clays Championship, held in England this July. The prestigious international competition brought together the finest clay target shooters from across the globe, and Team Beretta rose to the challenge with podium-worthy finishes.

Anthony Matarese Jr. clinched the title of Overall Runner-Up, reaffirming his place among the world’s elite sporting clays competitors with consistent high-level performance throughout the event. Desirae Edmunds earned Lady Runner-Up honors, showcasing her dedication, precision, and competitive spirit on the international stage. Zachary Kienbaum secured 3rd place in AAA Class, earning an Individual World Title and further cementing his reputation as a top-tier competitor. Connor Daniel captured the title of Junior World Champion, a testament to his skill and bright future in the sport.

“Watching our athletes stand among the best in the world is both humbling and inspiring,” said Trang Dam, Beretta USA Marketing Director. “Their performances reflect not only their personal dedication, but also the trust they place in their Beretta shotguns to deliver when it matters most.”

Beretta is proud to support top-tier competitors with firearms engineered for excellence, including the Beretta SL2, DT11 L Sporting, DT11 Black DLC, and A400 XCel Sporting that are trusted by professionals around the world. For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.

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About Beretta

Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For nearly 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.

For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.

USA Clay Target League Launches Free Team Initiative

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: News
Tags: #usaclaytargetleague, #youthclaysshooting
USA Clay Target League

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — The USA Clay Target League, the nation’s leading youth clay target shooting sports program, is very excited to announce a new initiative to help high schools and colleges across America start clay target teams for their students.

The Free Team Initiative provides new school-approved teams with free registration fees, free safety equipment, and more for up to five athletes. By adding more new teams and student athletes than ever before, the League will continue to broaden its mission to provide school-sponsored shooting sports to the education community.

“The League’s mission from day one has been to provide safe, school-sponsored clay target shooting sports participation opportunities to students, their families, and the education community as a whole.” Said John Nelson, President of the USA Clay Target League. “Making the start-up process as easy and affordable as possible while making sure everyone is safely equipped and educated is a key step towards fulfilling that mission.”

The League has never had an accident or injury in nearly 20 years of operation and hundreds of millions of shots fired.

“This is a great opportunity for existing teams in smaller, local organizations to experience the benefits and features that only the USA Clay Target League provides.” Drew Tri, Marketing Manager for the League, said. “No other program is 100% school-approved, and no other program provides athletes, schools, and families as many low-cost opportunities to participate. There are no benchwarmers in the League. That’s why the League is the largest and most successful youth clay target shooting sports program in America.”

Learn how to get your school involved with the League by visiting https://usaclaytarget.com/start-a-team

About the USA Clay Target League

With over 54,000 participating athletes in the 2024-25 school year, the non-profit USA Clay Target League is America’s largest clay target shooting organization. The League offers trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5-stand leagues to secondary and postsecondary schools across the country.

The League the only 100% school-approved clay target shooting sport program in America. Every team must have school approval to participate. Most participating schools have lettering programs as well as yearbook inclusion for the teams. In addition, tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships are provided to qualifying seniors by the League and postsecondary institutions each year.

The League’s co-ed and adaptive nature are key attractions to schools nationwide: it’s fully Title IX compliant with both male and female athletes competing on the same team, and it’s an ‘adaptive’ sport, which allows students with physical disabilities to take part.

The League’s priorities are safety, fun, and marksmanship – in that order.

The League is the safest sport in school, with not one reported injury since the inception of the League in 2001. Each athlete must complete firearm safety certification before participation.

Visit http://usaclaytarget.com for more information.

Webley & Scott in America Part 2: The APS Pro/APM Pro Clays Crushers

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Written by Irwin Greenstein
Categories: Shotguns
Tags: #claysshootingshotguns, #montecarlo stocks, #webleyandscott, #webleyandscott shotguns, #webleyandscottallpurposeproshotgun, #webleyandscottapmshotgun, #webleyandscottapsshotgun

When Webley & Scott was founded in Birmingham, England in 1790, clays shooting seemed inconceivable. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that Webely & Scott’s homeland would get around to introducing sporting clays to the British shooting public as a means of keeping their shooting skill sharp during the off-season.

British marques dragged their feet for hundreds of years before producing sporting shotguns. When they finally came around the shotguns cost around $100,000, locking most enthusiasts out of the market – unless they wanted to take out a second mortgage on their house. In 2019, some 200 years after its founding, Purdey introduced it’s trigger-plant over/under in both game and clays models. Holland & Holland came pretty close with its 12-gauge, trigger-plate Noble over/under unveiled in 2023. It was portrayed as an all-around sporter.

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Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited Collection of Outdoor Gear Available Now

Friday, July 18, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: News
Tags: ducksunlimited, tombeckbe
DU Bebcke

A portion of all sales from the collection directly supports DU’s mission to conserve wetlands and wildlife habitats

Tom Beckbe and Ducks Unlimited launched the Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited collection of outdoor gear today.

This collection features a range of fine sporting apparel and outdoor essentials designed for men and women. At the heart of this exclusive collection are two custom-designed jackets, one for men and one for women, proudly made in the U.S.A.

Alongside these jackets, the collection includes premium shirts, layers, field gear and bags, all built with durability and functionality for waterfowlers and outdoor enthusiasts. A portion of all sales from the Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited collection directly supports DU’s mission to conserve wetlands and wildlife habitats.

“Tom Beckbe is proud to partner with Ducks Unlimited and support its mission to conserve wetlands,” said Radcliff Menge, founder and CEO of Tom Beckbe. “Together, we have created a line of classic waterfowl apparel and gear that celebrates the American sporting tradition.”

The Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited collection is available online at TomBeckbe.com and in Tom Beckbe’s five stores. Click here to learn more about the Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited collection.

About Tom Beckbe
Founded in 2015 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, Tom Beckbe is the quintessential American sporting brand. Tom Beckbe’s fine outerwear and accessories are rooted in the traditional sporting aesthetic. From waxed cotton outerwear to fine shirting and leather goods, discerning outdoorsmen and women appreciate Tom Beckbe for its rugged, dependable style. With retail locations in Mountain Brook, Alabama; Oxford, Mississippi; Middleburg, Virginia; Franklin, Tennessee; and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as fine retail partners across the United States, Tom Beckbe is the perfect marriage of tradition with a modern aesthetic. Learn more at www.tombeckbe.com.

About Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has restored or protected more than 19 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU’s projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic $3 billion Conservation for a Continent comprehensive campaign. Learn more at www.ducks.org.

Winchester Launches Magnum Dove – With Custom Blended Shot

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: News
Tags: #dovehunting, #winchestermagnumdove, #winchestershotgunshells
Magnum dove

EAST ALTON, IL, July 14, 2025 — Winchester Ammunition launches Magnum Dove™, a high-performance shotshell engineered specifically for dove hunting. Made in the U.S.A., Magnum Dove features heavy payloads, high velocity, and dense patterns that set a new standard for dove hunters that want the best ammunition in the field.

Available in 12- and 20-gauge, Magnum Dove™ shotshells contain a custom blend of #7 ½ and #9 lead shot. The premium, batch-blended shot is optimized for pattern density on doves.
“Dove season is a time-honored tradition for many hunters across the country,” said Kyle Masinelli, Senior Director of Product Innovation and Strategy for Winchester. “With Magnum Dove, we give wingshooters more confidence behind the gun and a competitive edge to fill limits.”
Key features of Magnum Dove™:

  • Premium, batch-blended lead shot – Clean and precisely sized shot provide consistent and dense patterns that doves can’t slip through
  • High Brass Magnum – High velocity blended payload with #7 ½ and #9 shot ensures high pellet counts for improved hit probability
BrandSymbolGaugeLengthVelocityPayloadShot SizeBox Size
Magnum Dove™MD127912 ga2 ¾”1400 fps1 1/4 oz#7 ½ + #925 rds
Magnum Dove™MD207920 ga2 ¾”1300 fps1 oz#7 ½ + #925 rds

For more information about Winchester new products, please visit www.winchester.com.

 About Winchester AmmunitionWinchester is the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and law enforcement, and the largest supplier to the U.S. military. The legendary Winchester® brand, with its 159-year history, is founded on principles of integrity, hard work, and a strong commitment to its loyal customers. As a segment of Olin Corporation, Winchester shares Olin’s purpose to deliver materials and solutions that enhance and protect lives. Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

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