USA Clay Target League Releases 2025 Impact Report

Friday, December 05, 2025

Categories: News

Tags: #usaclaytargetleague, #youthshooting

The USA Clay Target League is excited to announce that its 2025 Annual Impact Report is now available. This yearly report presents the impact of the League on students, schools, conservation, and the greater outdoor community. The League is the nationwide leader in providing clay target shooting as a safe and fun school-sponsored activity to schools and students nationwide.

“31 consecutive record-breaking seasons is nothing short of a testament to the demand for safe, school-approved clay target shooting sports” said John Nelson, President of the USA Clay Target League. “Including the 13,200 new students in 2025, over 83,000 high school and college students took their first steps into clay target shooting sports since 2020. The League has helped hundreds thousands of athletes and families discover a life-long outdoor passion though America’s safest and most popular youth clay target shooting sports programs.”

Will Primos’ Historic Purdey Shotgun Collection to be Auctioned December 5 with 100 Percent of Proceeds Benefiting Conservation

Monday, December 01, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #congressionalsportsmensfoundation, #ducksunlimited, #nationalwildturkeyfederation, #purdeyshotguns, #rockymountainelkfoundation, #truthaboutconservation, #willprimos

Dec. 1, 2025 — A rare collection of five Purdey hammer shotguns owned by famed outdoorsman and conservationist Will Primos will be auctioned on December 5, 2025 at 9 a.m. CT at RockIslandAuction.com, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support wildlife conservation. The collection, featuring shotguns in .410, 28, 20, 16, and 12 gauges, is the cornerstone of the ‘Truth About Conservation’ campaign, an initiative to promote science-based habitat management.

In an unprecedented arrangement to ensure every dollar supports conservation – with no buyer’s fees or seller’s fees –100 percent of the auction proceeds will be donated directly to five of the nation’s leading conservation groups: the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.

The funds raised will advance the campaign’s mission to spread awareness of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and highlight how hunters’ and anglers’ contributions create healthy landscapes and abundant wildlife for the public. This unique auction allows a supporter to acquire a piece of firearms history while making a significant and direct contribution to the future of conservation.

Desirae Edmunds Honored with NSCA Hall of Fame Induction

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #DesiraeEdmunds, #nationalsportingclaysassociation, #nscanationalchampionships

Team Winchester and White Flyer member, Desi Edmunds was inducted into the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Hall of Fame at the 2025 NSCA National Championship. Desi has earned this honor only bestowed on the greatest competitors in the history of the shooting sports, over years of being a champion, top-competitor, mentor, and ambassador for the sport.

A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Desi began shooting at 14 years old through the local Fish & Game program. Starting out in a weekly 5-stand league while she learned to shoot a shotgun, Desi became hooked on the sport. Since then, Desi has claimed multiple national and world titles, while consistently being a top-competitor in professional sporting clays.

Team Krieghoff Shines at the 2025 NSCA National Championship

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #krieghoff, #nscanationalchampionships

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — Team Krieghoff wrapped up an outstanding showing at the 2025 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) National Championship in San Antonio, earning multiple podium finishes across divisions and events. The team once again demonstrated its skill, consistency, and competitive spirit on the national stage.

“Every member of Team Krieghoff brings heart, focus, and respect for their discipline,” said Alex Diehl, CEO of Krieghoff International, Inc. “Their performance at Nationals reflects their dedication and the performance they’ve come to expect from their Krieghoff shotguns.”

Leading the way, Mike Wilgus captured High Overall in the Main Event with a score of 282/300, followed by teammate Derrick Mein as Runner-Up with 278/300. Team Krieghoff’s strength showed across all divisions, including top finishes by Shelby Moon (Lady Champion), Turner Parcell (Junior Champion; back-to-back title), and Brandon Powell (All-Around Champion).

Negrini Cases Supports Scholastic Clays Target Program Through New Initiative

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #negrinicases, #scholastifcclaystargetshoointgprogram

Negrini Cases is proud to support the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), a vital initiative that has introduced thousands of youth to the shooting sports we all cherish. “This is the most important clay target program in the United States… it is the future of our shooting sports.” says Steve Lamboy, CEO of International Case Company.

When you purchase a Negrini shotgun case featuring the official SCTP logo, a major contribution of the sale is donated directly to fund youth participation in trap, skeet, and sporting clays, and you will automatically save 25% off the retail price of the cases below. Each logo is carefully and permanently applied before the case leaves our facility. There’s no extra charge for the logo, just your commitment to the next generation.

Whether you choose a car, club and home case, like the popular 1693 series, or the widely acclaimed air travel-certified cases, your purchase makes a difference. Visit the selection of SCTP Negrini shotgun cases at https://tinyurl.com/2s3mx9x5

Team Krieghoff Wraps Up a Winning Season Ahead of NSCA Nationals

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #krieghoffshotguns

Ottsville, PA, October 16, 2025 — Team Krieghoff has capped off an incredible sporting clays season, earning more than 80 podium finishes across the five NSCA Regional Championships. From High Overall victories to multiple Lady and Veteran titles, the team maintained top form at every stop leading into Nationals.

Team Krieghoff has capped off an incredible sporting clays season, earning more than 80 podium finishes across the five NSCA Regional Championships. From High Overall victories to multiple Lady and Veteran titles, the team maintained top form at every stop leading into Nationals.

The first of the year’s Regional Championships, the Northeast Regional (June 9-15 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Ohio), saw Brandon Powell capture High Overall in the Main Event, while Karen Miles topped the Lady field with wins in FITASC and Super Sporting. Madison Sharpe and Shelby Moon added podium finishes across divisions, setting a confident pace for the team.

USA Clay Target League Shatters Fall Record With Over 16,000 Student-Athletes Competing Nationwide

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #usaclaytargetleagure, #youthclaysshooting

From varsity standouts to first-time shooters, student-athlete participation soars in the USACTL’s 2025 fall season

The USA Clay Target League (USACTL) just launched its 2025 fall season with a record-smashing 16,841 student-athletes, competing on 1,109 high school, college, and homeschool teams across the country. It’s the League’s 31st consecutive season of record-breaking growth — remarkable momentum for a sport many still consider niche.

Beretta Introduces the Daybreak Collection Apparel for Upland Hunters

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #beretta, #berettadaybreak

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — Beretta, the world’s oldest firearms manufacturer and a global leader in premium outdoor gear, proudly announces the launch of the Daybreak Collection, the latest addition to the Beretta Upland line. Purpose-built for hunters who demand exceptional comfort, mobility, and protection in the field, the Daybreak Collection blends Beretta’s timeless upland heritage with modern technical innovation to deliver gear that performs from the first flush to the last mile.

Combining classic field hunting aesthetics with cutting-edge fabric technology, the Daybreak Collection keeps hunters warm, dry, and mobile in all conditions. Each piece has been meticulously engineered with ergonomic stitching, breathable mesh linings, and weather-resistant materials, giving hunters the confidence to perform at their best from dawn to dusk.

USA Clay Target League Breaks Fall Participation Record With Over 16,000 Student Athletes

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #usaclaytargetleague, #youthshooting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 — The fall season is underway for 16,841 student athletes participating in USA Clay Target League (USACTL) programs. Those athletes are competing on 1,109 high school, college, and homeschool teams nationwide, supported by over 11,200 coaches, team staff, and other volunteers. This is the 31st consecutive season of record-breaking participation since the League was founded in 2008.

“The League provides schools with the opportunity to give their students an place to develop their confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork without the high costs and limited playing opportunities of traditional sports. Clay target shooting sports are accessible to everyone, and the opportunity to participate on their school’s team influences athlete’s lives for the better.” said John Nelson, President of the USACTL.

“This year over 13,000 new athletes joined the League through their school’s teams, thanks to the efforts of the shooting ranges, coaches, and parents that make teams flourish.”

Joshua Creek Ranch Announces Shooting Sportsman’s “Hunt with the Magazine” for Dec. 4-8, 2025

Friday, September 05, 2025

Written by Shotgun Life Staff

Categories: News

Tags: #joshuacreekranch, #texaswingshooting, #wingshooting

Just after Thanksgiving we head to Joshua Creek Ranch, in Boerne, Texas. This legendary wingshooting destination is located in the heart of Hill Country and has countless awards and accolades to its name. The trip will be hosted by Terry Bombeke, and hunters will fly into San Antonio on December 4, 2025, and enjoy four walk-up hunts for pheasants, bobwhite quail and chukar as well as two high-bird driven-style shoots before departing on December 8. The $9,950 price includes 14 boxes of shells along with single-occupancy lodging, meals, most alcohol, licenses, taxes, gratuities, bird processing and ground transportation. (Super-premium bar selections and the cost of shipping birds home are extra.)

USA Clay Target League Releases 2025 Impact Report

Will Primos’ Historic Purdey Shotgun Collection to be Auctioned December 5 with 100 Percent of Proceeds Benefiting Conservation

Desirae Edmunds Honored with NSCA Hall of Fame Induction

Team Krieghoff Shines at the 2025 NSCA National Championship

Negrini Cases Supports Scholastic Clays Target Program Through New Initiative

News

USA Clay Target League Releases 2025 Impact Report

Will Primos’ Historic Purdey Shotgun Collection to be Auctioned December 5 with 100 Percent of Proceeds Benefiting Conservation

Desirae Edmunds Honored with NSCA Hall of Fame Induction

Team Krieghoff Shines at the 2025 NSCA National Championship

Negrini Cases Supports Scholastic Clays Target Program Through New Initiative

Team Krieghoff Wraps Up a Winning Season Ahead of NSCA Nationals

USA Clay Target League Shatters Fall Record With Over 16,000 Student-Athletes Competing Nationwide

Beretta Introduces the Daybreak Collection Apparel for Upland Hunters

USA Clay Target League Breaks Fall Participation Record With Over 16,000 Student Athletes

Joshua Creek Ranch Announces Shooting Sportsman’s “Hunt with the Magazine” for Dec. 4-8, 2025

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