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Shotgun Sports USA: Sporting Clays, Skeet, trap and Hunting
Bringing the clay-target world to life with real insight from the shooters, coaches, clubs, and brands leading Sporting Clays, FITASC, Trap, and Skeet — and we’re just as deep in the hunting world. From waterfowl to big-game adventures, gear talk, and the traditions that keep hunters going season after season, we cover it all. If you love the culture, the grind, and the feeling of breaking targets or being out in the woods or flooded timber, this is your front-row seat to the people, stories, and ideas pushing both shooting sports and hunting forward.
Episodes
161 episodes
Connor Daniel: How shooting thousands of targets Early Shaped This Shooters' Winning Mindset
Most young shooters dream of making it to the top — Connor Daniel’s journey from a kid shooting with Zach Kienbaum to winning Georgia State is proof it’s possible. At just 18, he's competing in NSCA, on Team USA, and shooting thousands of targe...
Dylan Thompson: How a 21-Year-Old Shoots the World's Toughest Targets and Wins Big
Most shooters underestimate just how much mental toughness and strategic practice accelerate success. Dylan Thompson, a rising star in sporting clays, reveals how he skyrocketed to top levels before turning 21—thanks to relentless focus, expert...
Derrick Mein & Gary Fitzjarrell : The Game Only Works Well When Everyone Respects It
Warning BAD LANGUAGE! Recorded in June 2025The best part of shooting has never been the gear or the photos, it’s the shared code: be safe, be respectful, and compete like it matters. We sit down with Gary Fitzjarrell and Derrick Me...
Shotgun Sports USA Is Making Its Return!
We're excited to bring Shotgun Sports USA back. Our goal is simple: tell the stories that matter, talk about what people care about, bring you the facts and connect with the people who make the sport great. Whether it's competition, hunting, in...
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Phil Gray: Championship winning shooter and coach
A highly accomplished and adaptable shooter, he has earned numerous major titles across both junior and senior divisions, proudly representing England and Great Britain on many international stages. What began as casual outings to local gun clu...
Mike Luongo: How he became a shooter and a coach plus youth shooting tips
Mike Luongo has been part of the sporting clays world for a long time. He has coached some of the best young shooters in the sport and loves helping others get better. He spends as much time shooting as he can, and wants to see the sport grow.<...
Connor Daniel: The making of a Champion
Listen as we talk about the incredible rise of junior sporting clays sensation Connor Daniel. From the great state or Georgia, Connor has accomplished more in four short years than most shooters dream of in a lifetime. With the guidance of coac...
Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert: The 2024 US Open Northbrook Style
Gary Fitzjarrell and Brett Seibert share their experiences hosting a major tournaments like the US Open at Northbrook Sports Club. From carefully designing challenging yet fair targets to ensuring top-tier hospitality. They discuss ...
Turner Parcell: The guy we told you about
Turner Parcell has cemented his place at the top of the sporting clays world in 2024, going head-to-head with some of the best in the country. A Krieghoff shooter from South Carolina, Turner has proven to be a serious competitor, consistently d...
AmericanShotgunner.com | Joe Fanizzi and Ty Crouch
We’re exploring something new and exciting that’s set to revolutionize the way shooters analyze and improve their game. We’re thrilled to introduce you to a cutting-edge website that has just gone live:
Derrick Mein: 2x Olympian in Men's Trap
In our latest episode, we’re joined by a two-time Olympian and world champion who takes us through his incredible journey to the Olympics for a second time. He shares insights into the rigorous qualification process and reflects on his victory ...
Zach Kienbaum: 2024 World FITASC Champion
In this episode, I talk with Zach Kienbaum, fresh off his victory at the 2024 World FITASC Championship. We talk about his well-deserved break in Alaska, where he enjoyed some fishing before gearing up for the US Open. Zach shares his plans for...
Rich Cole: Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing
Unlock the secrets of custom shotgun craftsmanship with Rich from Cole Gunsmithing! This episode of Shotgun Sports USA gives an in-depth look at the meticulous art of creating custom stocks, the precision of CNC technology, and the innovations ...
Cameron Hicks: The whole story
I am glad to welcome a guest who has accomplished more in his life than most of us can imagine. Cameron Hicks, the son of a former Team USA member, was instilled with a relentless drive for perfection from a young age. This upbringing set the s...
Wyatt Hargrove: Rising to the top
Wyatt Hargrove is a competitive sporting clay shooter from Eastman, Georgia. He has been in the sport for many years. Recently, Wyatt's name has become a regular fixture at the top of the leaderboard in various tournaments showing his tal...
Theo Ribbs: Enjoying success in 2024
Theo Ribbs is enjoying an outstanding year in sporting clays and FITASC. He sheds light on the challenges and advantages of being a left-handed shooter in a predominantly right-handed sport. Exploring his rigorous practice regimen, we find out ...
2024 Southeast Regional Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly
In today's episode, we take another look at the 2024 Southeast Regional held at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah, Georgia. We look into various aspects of the event, including the targets and their levels of difficulty, the weather conditio...
FalconStrike Recoil Pads: Martin Gaudet
Martin Gaudet, the mastermind behind FalconStrike talks about a groundbreaking recoil pad revolutionizing the world of shooting sports. With roots in the aerospace industry, Martin's creation imitates the body's natural shock absorption, offeri...
2024 Southeast Regional: Zac Guerrettaz
Listen in with Zac Guerrettaz as we explore the Southeast Regional's tumultuous past at Forest City and the extraordinary growth of the club since his arrival. We'll also shed light on the 2024 Southeast Regional, revealing how Forest City's pr...
Jereme Tayamen: The Clay Lab Network
On today's show, we talk with the founder of the Clay Lab Network, Jereme Tayamen, a guy whose goal is to create a community around the sport. From balancing a full-time job to shooting shotguns and pistols competitively to creating and growing...
The Next Generation of High-Performance Shooting Eyewear
Discover the future of shooting eyewear as we chat with Dennis Sprenger and Phillip Pilla about the game-changing Raptor II series. Prepare to be amazed by the innovative lens technology that's about to take the shooting world by storm in 2024....
Zach Keinbaum & Mike Wilgus: The great outdoors and sporting clays
This episode promises to deliver some wisdom from Mike's captivating hunting stories in the Northwest, wielding vintage Remingtons, to sub-gauge shotguns paired with cutting-edge Bismuth ammo for hunting. Lean in as we talk about Mike's journey...
Ben McAnally: 2024 Texas State Combined with Browning-Briley
The highly anticipated 2024 Texas State Championship is set to take place in conjunction with the prestigious Browning-Briley at Greater Houston Gun Club. Anticipated to draw a substantial turnout, this event has an impressive payout with over ...
Gary Fitzjarrell: The sport, costs, controversy and classification
Have you ever found yourself squinting at the classification system in the NSCA, or laughing over the latest internet forum spat? Gary Fitzjarrell is here to take a no-holds-barred approach to the quirks and quandaries in the sport. From the ps...
Dennis Sprenger and Phil Pilla: Insights with the Pioneers of Performance Eyewear
In this episode, I'm joined by Dennis Sprenger, the proprietor of Clay Target Vision, along with Phil Pilla. Together, we have a comprehensive discussion on the standout lenses of 2023 and the reasons behind their popularity. If you find yourse...