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MINNESOTA TRAPSHOOTING ASSOCIATION

Learning proper trapshooting fundamentals is critical to a shooter’s success. Being part of the association is a great way to improve your shooting skills and create the sort of memories that will last a lifetime. 

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.

Download the Daily Fees form

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!

Go to Hall of Fame Inductee’s Page

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.”

More Information

MTA Statewide Events Calendar

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/MonticelloSportsmenClub
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.

More Information

 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.

2024 MTA All State Team Requirements

 2023 Grand American MN Trophy report!

August 2-12, 2023

Download Results

112th Minnesota State Trapshoot

July 4th – 9th, 2023.

Download 2023 State Shoot Program

Last years 2022 State shoot Results »

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!

Leo Brand, Minneapolis 200 Singles/200 Doubles RAN ‘EM ALL 400X400. Rochelle, Leo’s Mom won her FIRST Buckle C Class Champion.
Derek Fischer. Made it to the 27 yd line at the Central Zone Forest Lake Gun Club.

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

Full 2024 ATA All-American Teams List

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.

2023 State Shoot Winners

2023 MTA All State Team List

2023 MTA All State Team Requirements

Association Area Clubs
Finding a local club in your area is paramount in helping you learn and grow in the sport of trapshooting. Here is a list of the various clubs in the Minnesota Trapshooting Association.  FIND A LOCAL CLUB.
Club & Special Events
We have a calendar for the various club events that are scheduled throughout the state.  The calendar should provide you with the event details, location, fees, registration, and fees as they are available. SEE CLUB CALENDAR
MTA Hot Shots
See some of our association’s top shooters and their accomplishments on this page. Many of them you may already know. Isn’t it time to add your name to the list!  MORE INFORMATION
MTA Newsletter Signup
Please provide us with your name and email address so we can update you with news, events, resources, association updates and more. We will never sell or share your information, EVER!
Grand American Hot Shots
The Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, annually held in Sparta, IL at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex, is the largest shooting event of its kind.
Shooting Event Promotion
Is your Club organizing, planning, or has a scheduled MTA event soon? We want to help you promote it!  DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FORM and we will add it to our Events page
Pre-Squad Shoot Events
Pre-Squad will open on April 30th at 8AM central time.
Just A Few Of Our

Featured Members

Do you have a special team member or even a team in your area you would like to feature?
Send a great photo and a story and, who knows, it just might appear here!

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

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