Todd Hitch is a remarkable sporting clays shooter from Tennessee. His talent with a shotgun is nothing short of extraordinary, making him a force in the world of clay shooting. In 2023, Todd proudly represented Team USA, a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. One of his most notable achievements was clinching the gold medal at the 2023 Junior World FITASC Championship.  Todd's passion for sporting clays and his impressive track record made him a star in the world...

Tom John has achieved remarkable feats in both his shooting career and the glitzy world of Hollywood. In 2023, he proudly assumed the role of Captain for Team USA's Super Vet concurrent, a testament to his unwavering dedication and expertise in the sport. Tom's dedication at the gun clubs have made him a trailblazer in the discipline. Beyond his shooting success, he's in the thrilling realm of Hollywood, where he's carved out a niche for himself as a daredevil stuntman. His fearless...

Nicolas Berry is a remarkable clay shooter whose passion and dedication have propelled him to great heights in the sport. With nine years of relentless practice and determination, Nicolas has honed his shooting skills to perfection. Recently, he achieved a significant milestone by gaining American citizenship, solidifying his place in the shooting community. Nicolas's exceptional talent earned him a spot on Team USA FITASC for the first time as an alternate, where he seized the opportunity to...

James Jean, a fascinating trick shooter hailing from Georgia. Beyond his skills with a bow and arrow, he leads an intriguing life as a farmer and freelance videographer. From a young age, he discovered his uncanny ability to perform jaw-dropping feats with archery. With a background deeply rooted in hunting and guns, James's passion for the great outdoors has always been a driving force in his life. In this episode, you'll uncover the secrets behind his remarkable talents, the motivations...

Cade Faetche, a 20-year-old student at Texas A&M University, has established himself as a remarkable talent in the field of shooting. Currently a member of the esteemed Junior Team USA FITASC for the year 2023, this is not his first encounter with the team, as he previously secured a spot in 2020. Hailing from Texas, Cade developed a passion for shooting from an early age, often accompanying his father. Over time, this shared interest evolved into coaching sessions and increased...

Joe Fanizzi, Todd Hitch, Turner Parcell and Connor Daniel are on with me today and they are all members of Junior Team USA sporting and are heading out to England shortly to compete in the world English sporting championship at EJ Churchill.  All 4 of them are very qualified and maybe the best junior team that I have ever seen. Support the show

Mike Dianda hails from Nevada and has spent his entire life in the state. His passion for firearms and shooting was kindled during his childhood, where he bonded with his father over hunting expeditions. From a tender age, his father imparted the value of hard work, emphasizing the importance of delaying gratification for future rewards. As time passed, Mike, now 52 years old, joined forces with his brother to oversee a thriving construction company that their father established in 1964. The...

Corey Rugg is Owner/Operator of Gulf Coast Clays in Naples Florida.  Not only is he a hard worker, he is an unbelievable shooter that has claimed the Florida State Champion title in 22 and 23.  He is a student of Mike Luongo in shooting and a student of Both Mike and Chuck Frazier at target setting.  In this episode, find out how Corey shoots 1500 targets a year and can stay as competitive as he does.  His secret is actually pretty simple. Gulf Coast Clays We mention clay shooting on a VR...

Clay Robertson has grown up around this sport.  He started shooting at an early age and figured out quickly that this is something he always wanted to be involved with.  He was on the Junior PSCA tour, on the super squad last year at nationals and now trying his hand in helice.  He is currently attending gunsmithing school at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma which is a two-year program and teaches all aspects of building and repairing firearms. Support the show

Zach Kienbaum shares the tips and strategies to help you hit more targets than ever. This comprehensive course of 56 chapters is designed to help seasoned shooters and beginners to take their game to the next level in any clay-target sport. Get 4k streaming access here! Zachary Kienbaum started shooting sporting clays in 1990. After a successful junior career, he took a few years off before returning to the sport in 2005. He’s coached full time since 2007.  Born in California, Zach later...

This week I had the 2023 Texas State Champion on with me, Dominic Grossi.  Dominic is a recent graduate of Texas A&M.  We talk about his transition to shooting while working at his new job and the challenges he has faced with that, how he finished at the top at the Browning Briley and one week later wins the Texas State title.  A lot of good information from a very good shooter and a great guy! Support the show

In this episode, we find out from Dennis Sprenger, owner of Clay Target Vision, what's new in the Pilla line and how it can benefit you.  We discuss how to choose your lenses and what lens color can do to target clarity.  There is a lot of information in this episode that can make understanding lens selection a lot easier. Support the show

In this episode, I have the 4x US Open Champion, Wendell Cherry, on with me.  We discuss his season up to this point and he really dives into the way he coaches, the way you may be a good shooter, but when you miss, your mind gets in the way of being great.  He talks about the US Open that was held in Arizona, the super squads and whether or not he likes them and a lot more.  Support the show

In this episode we discuss the history of Castellani, how it became one of the most noticed brands in the shooting world, the craftsmanship and the jump into the US market.  That's where Castellani USA and Ultimate Shooting Accessories comes in.  With stellar sales throughout the United States since 2014, Tom Lotus created a business that supplied shooters everywhere with a name and a company they can trust.  Tom handed the business over to Dan Creekmur in 2022 based on the same business...

The Double D Foundation, launched by Daniel Defense Executive Vice President, wife, and mother, Cindy Daniel, is the product of a vision rooted in the protection of the Constitution. The Double D Foundation’s purpose is demonstrated by its mission statement: The mission of The Double D Foundation is to protect the Second Amendment by growing the number of Americans involved in shooting sports, who understand the fundamentals of firearm safety, and who share the core belief that the Second...

Richard Faulds is a proven champion on and off the course.  He is a gun club owner, target setter, World Champion and an Olympian.  In this episode we discuss what is so different between the US and the UK when it comes to shooting.  The target setting, operation of gun clubs, the size of the venues, the classification system and everything in between.

Rick Hemingway has been on with me a couple of times, but this time it’s different.  He talks about target setting his way and how he does not plan on changing, The Gator Cup that is about to step foot into Georgetown SC for the first time, how super squads should be the new norm and much more.  This is a really informative episode with one of the most respected guys in the sport.

This week I talked to Zach Kienbaum and Rodney Disbrow about the upcoming season, what they have been doing and how they are preparing for the first shoot of the year.  We had a good time with this and hope you enjoy the episode.

Zach talks to Anthony about how his family got into the business that they are in.  They talk about shooting tournaments as teenagers and young adults and compare how they shoot today.  Zach asks Anthony about his coaching business, his goals and how long he will continue to coach and a good bit more.  They touch slightly on how he coaches people to watch the bird and a few other techniques.  It's interesting to hear two shooters at this caliber carrying on a conversation.

Tom talks with Cory Kruse on how he seems to stay really competitive in sporting clays while staying really busy with work outside of the sport.  He talks about shooting with Anthony, Gregg and Travis, how they all met and how he tries to keep it fun in his squad and then onto the mental game.  There is alot of good information in this one!

Shotgun Sports USA is trying something a little different. Tom Seay will be stepping in for a few episodes as the host to give all of our listeners a little different perspective. This week Tom got on the phone with Joe Fanizzi to have a conversation about some very interesting topics that you all will not want to miss! Tom and Joe discussed some of their similarities in how they grew up in the sport. This led into the meat of meat of the podcast as they discussed how their practice...

On this episode we talk to Mike Luongo and Joe Scull about target difficulty at tournaments.  We are going to find out how these guys feel about setting targets for big tournaments verses setting targets for local fun shoots and how to determine how difficult they should be.  Should they get easier or Should they stay the same....Plus alot more.

Will Fennell and Neil Chadwick have been around this sport for a long time. They have seen it evolve into what it is today, but there are some things that we need to work on in their opinions to make it the best it can be. We discuss topics like. Target setting, rule changes that will be enforced in 23, rule changes that they would like to see enforced. We talk about how clubs could possibly better turnouts for tournaments and much more.

Neil Chadwick, shoot chairman for the 2022 National Championship talks about how the event ran and how the super squad turned out in his opinion.  We also discuss some stats that will blow your mind coming from the largest national event in history.  Also, what's in store for 2023.  What changes they will make and what to look forward to.

Jonny Carter is one of the guys behind the large YouTube channel, TGS Outdoors.  His videos focus on anything to do with guns and mainly shotguns.  His unique way of capturing the moment, producing the videos and telling the stories is what has captured over 100k subscribers and earning the channel a Silver Creator Award.  Jonny talks about his ideas for videos, how to grab the attention of people not in the sport through YouTube, what it takes to produce high quality content and how the team...