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Building a Legacy, The Founding Years of the ATA              66 Part 1 of this series tells about the beginning of the association. Trapshooting Hall of Fame inductees             70 Learn about the shooting careers of Rod Boll, Patrick Lamont, Dale Stockdale and Neil Winston, who will be inducted into the Trapshooting Hall of Fame during the Grand [...]

Own the Zone                         22 Bob Palmer talks about the process of influencing your squadmates in positive ways. Quote of the month               106 “Shoot, just shoot a lot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot.”— Grayson Stout on his advice to a new shooter VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS [...]

The First Grand American              42 Christopher Delaney starts his two-part series on the first Grand American Handicap, held in 1900. Trap to Table              34 Read about John Madson’s experience in the sport and his recipe for breast of duck. Quote of the month No. 2              62 “Have fun. Sometimes people get so competitive that they forget [...]

Quote of the month No. 1              31 “Don’t be a single-discipline shooter and start early. Even if you don’t compete, shoot skeet and sporting clays.”—Drew Feig, Southern Grand handicap champion Quote of the month No. 2              32 “There are very few parents who can join in the same sport as their kids and spend weeks and [...]

Quote of the month No. 1              32 “Every target you miss, take away from it a new lesson. Go back and replay it to see what you can do to change it and hit it next time.” - Devin Huguenot, Spring Grand singles champion Quote of the month No. 2              34 “See the target. It is [...]

T&F All-Around Average Award winners     43 “When you keep a clear mind and have fun, it really helps. You should love what you are doing.”— —Luke Maestrini on advice he would give other shooters Quote of the month No. 1              79 “Shoot the best that you can and have fun. That’s what this sport is really all [...]

Trapshooting’s impact on aerial gunner training in World War II         40 Christopher Delaney’s article continues with Part 2 TRAP & FIELD Rookies of the Year for 2022 44 Zachary Wojnar, Ellie Alvarado, Cody Meredith 2024 ATA All-American requirements 76 VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quote of the month No. 1              23 “You’ve got to shoot like a robot. Everything has to be the exact same.”—David Womack, 2022 Autumn Grand singles champion, on shooting mechanics Quote of the month No. 2              24 “Always hold your head up high, no matter your performance.”—Jordan Ziercher, 2022 Autumn Grand junior singles champ Trapshooting’s impact [...]

THE Secret                                       22 Phil Kiner discusses the quick call. Quote of the month No. 1              29 “Don’t get mad; it just complicates things.” — Gavin, Kuck, winner of 10 sub-junior trophies during the Grand, on advice to new [...]

Quote of the month No. 1              27 “Everyone is friendly and polite, and if you need help, you can just ask anyone.” - Brendan Birch, President’s Handicap junior titlist on ATA shooters Quote of the month No. 2              80 “Never focus so hard on the prize that you forget to enjoy the journey.” - Anna [...]