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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. 
MInnesota Trapshooting Association

Congrats to the 2024 Minnesota State Champions!

Todd Zych wins his first MN State Championship by posting the lone 99 in the 2024 Handicap Championship.

2024 MN State Singles Champion Danny Knudson. Danny’s 2nd State Championship in as many years.

Brody Padgett wins his first State Championship!! 2024 Doubles Champion

Jack Knaus wins both the HOA and the HAA at the 2024 MN State Shoot. Jack’s 3rd and 4th MN State Titles.

MTA Statewide Events Calendar

Locally Scheduled Events

2024 MTA Registered Shoot Dates

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July 13 Watertown MYSA

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July 14 Buffalo M

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July 20 Buffalo Hwy 55 Event

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July 20 Del-Tone AIM State Shoot

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July 21 Buffalo M

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July 26 - July 28 Owatonna ATA CZ

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August 3 - August 4 Monticello J Berning Mem

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August 10 Lester Prairie MYSA

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August 11 Buffalo M

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August 11 Del-Tone MYSA AIM Champ

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August 17 Del-Tone Del Monti

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August 17 Huntersville Event

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August 18 Monticello Del Monti

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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Pre-Squad: Will open April 28th at 8:00 am and end June 21st

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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

113th Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament June 25-30, 2024

Download the program

Minnesota State Trapshoot Scores

View the Scores Here

Congratulation to this years State Shoot Raffle Winners!

#1 Chris Kinder – 10 cases
#2 Ethan King – 7 cases
#3 Shawn Ramsey – 5 cases

 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

 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

 2023 Grand American MN Trophy report!

August 2-12, 2023

Download Results

Just A Few Of Our

Featured Members

MN Hot Shots at the US Open. Craig and Joy Isaacson with Wagner Durand. Wagner posted a 199 in the Singles Championship.

Jack Knaus stunned the field at the 2024 Western Grand American in the Championship Handicap with 100 Straight. This also completed Jack’s Grand Slam. Congratulations Jack!!

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!

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.

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