MINNESOTA TRAPSHOOTING ASSOCIATION
2024 Minnesota State Shoot will be held the week of June 25th through the 30th. Please make your plans accordingly. Please check the website for more information.
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Effective January 1st. 2024 the MTA Daily Fee will be $4.00.
Effective September 1st. 2023 the ATA Daily Fee will be $4.00.
2024 MN Trapshooting Hall of Fame
The 2024 inductee’s are very deserving for their many years of service and dedication to the MTA Association. Be sure to reach out and congratulate our newest member’s of the MTA Hall of Fame!
We are happy to announce that George Pappas will be inducted in the MN trapshooting Hall of Fame in June at our state shoot! Congratulations George!!
We are happy to announce that Mike Michaelis will be inducted in the MN trapshooting Hall of Fame in June at our state shoot! Congratulations Mike!!
We are excited to announce Tyler Notch as General Manager of Alexandria Shooting Park!
“I am excited about assuming the responsibility of the GM role. Being an owner and transitioning to this GM role, I will bring a deep-seated passion and clear vision to elevate the quality of experiences we provide at ASP.”
Locally Scheduled Events
MTA Gun Clubs Jackpot Trapshoots
Now that the ATA/MTA Registered shoots are completed there are MTA Clubs that throw Jackpot Shoots now through Spring. Keep on your game and support the local Clubs.
Clubs that are open for throwing Jackpot Targets – Check the Club website for operating hours:
Minneapolis Gun Club www.mplsgunclub.com
Jackpot Shoot every Saturday through April 2024.
Buffalo Gun Club www.buffalo-gc.org
Jackpot Shoot every Sunday through March 2024.
Weather Permitting.
Del-Tone Shooting Range info@deltonemn.com
Jackpot Shoots – check their website.
Monticello Sportsman Club
facebook.com/Monti
Jackpot Shoots every other Saturday starting December 30th.
Check FB page for details.
2024 MTA Registered Shoot Dates
Shooting Clinic
Harlan Campell Jr. Shooting Clinic
June 22-23, 2024
Winona Sportsmen’s Club – Winona, MN.
2024 MTA All State Teams
The Minnesota State Teams is the in state equivalent to the ATA All American Teams. The MN State Teams are comprised of the Top Shooters in their respective categories and in most cases it is your overall average of Singles, Handicap and Doubles.
State Shoot News
The MTA would like to thank the following for sponsoring events at the 2023 Minnesota State Shoot:
Kelly Concrete
Del Tone Shooting Range
Alexandria Power Equipment and Forklift
Minneapolis Gun Club
Buffalo Gun Club
White Flyer
Shamrock Leathers
Recob’s Target Shop
We would like to thank the following for donating shells to be used as trophies:
Monticello Sportsmen’s Club
Winona Sportsmen’s Club
Beaverbrook Gun Club
Becker County Sportsmen’s Club
Lakes Area Arms
Fairmont Trap Club
Grand Rapids Trap Club
Alexandria Shooting Park
Friends of Neil Winston
Jimmy Bowen
Del Tone Shooting Range
Minneapolis Gun Club
Owatonna Gun Club
Lastly we would like to thank the following for donating to our Free Brat meal:
Bob Schultz Target Shotguns
Jimmy Bowen
M&W Garage Doors
Kari Potter & Jim Lambert
Randy Cook
The Minnesota Trapshooting Association would like to thank the Bartholow Family for their generous contributions for the 2023 MN State Shoot.
Scott Arvig achieved 27 yard status Friday, July 29th, 2023 at the ATA Central Zone Shoot held at Del Tone Shooting Range. Congratulations Scott.
Randy Cook achieved GRAND SLAM by shooting 100 Straight at the Wisconsin State Shoot.
Pete Walker achieved GRAND SLAM by shooting 100 Straight at the Wisconsin State Shoot.
Ben Dietz 2023 MN Singles Champion. This is Ben’s fourth MN State Championship!
Pete Walker 2023 HOA Champion 1078/1100!
Abigail Malecha 2023 MN Handicap Champion after a four-way shoot off at the 27 yard line!
Jack Knaus 2023 MN Doubles Champion with the lone 100!
Danny Knudson 2023 HAA Champion with the lone 395!
John Kelly, Minneapolis Gun Club Handicap Champion 96/97.
NEW! – Blasts From The Past
MTA members and guests, here you will find photo’s, articles, programs and artifacts from day’s past in the Trapshooting World. There will be no rhyme or rythem so check back often for new/old items. Enjoy!
2024 ATA All American Team
Congratulations Minnesotans
2024 MN Shooters that made the ATA All American Team
Peter Walker Open First Team
Abigail Malecha Lady 1 First Team
Leo Brand Junior First Team
Jack Knaus Junior Gold First Team
Scott Gens Captain Sub-Veteran First Team
Glen Lonneman Sub-Veteran Second Team
Troy Haverly Sub-Veteran Second Team
Dean Neumann Veteran First Team
Frank Redfield Veteran Second Team
Randy Cook Senior Vet First Team
Rod Tolman Chairshooter Team
Minnesota Trapshooting Association
MTA
All State Teams
Congratulations to the 2023 State Team Members
The Minnesota State Teams is the in state equivalent to the ATA All American Teams. The MN State Teams are comprised of the Top Shooters in their respective categories and in most cases it is your overall average of Singles, Handicap and Doubles.
Featured Members
Leo Brand
2022 State Singles Champion
Kallista Roers
2022 State Handicap Champion
Gunnar Gens
2022 State Doubles Champion
John Kelly
2022 State HOA Champion
Nick Kubasch
2022 State HAA Champion