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Federal Ammunition Sponsored Shooters Shine at the 2025 Shotgun Nationals, Derrick Mein Wins Trap Gold

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ANOKA, Minnesota - June 3, 2025 - The 2025 USA Shooting Skeet National Championship, May 21 - 25, and Trap National Championship, May 28 - June 1, recently wrapped up with standout performances from several sponsored Federal Ammunition shooters. The competition was held at John A. Halter Shooting Sports Center at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, where national, junior national, and world championship teams were also named.

In Trap, Team Federal’s Mein Derrick took home Gold in the Men’s Open Match. In Skeet, Vincent Hancock took home Silver in the Men’s Open Match. Amber English took Bronze in the Women’s Open Match.

“These athletes are true competitors and champions,” said Federal’s Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “We know that talents of this level must trust the best equipment available, and we are proud to have all of them as part of Team Federal. We congratulate their accomplishments at the 2025 Shotgun Nationals, and we look forward to seeing more successes at upcoming matches.”

The 2025 International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Championship Teams were also named at this event, which included sponsored athletes Vincent Hancock (4-time Olympic Gold Medalist) and Conner Prince (Paris 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist) in Men’s Skeet, and Derrick Mein (2-time Olympian) in Men’s Trap. Hancock and Prince were also named to the Open Team for Men’s Skeet, as well as Caitlin Connor in Women’s Skeet. Mein was named to the Open Team for Men’s Trap.

At the awards ceremony, Conner Prince, Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist, was presented with the Civilian Marksmanship Program Distinguished International Shooters Badge. The badge is the highest award for international marksmanship excellence. Conner is among only three USA Shooting athletes who earned the award in 2024.

Federal is the number one choice for shotgun shells and manufactures product in America for all competitive and recreational disciplines. See the full lineup, including the brand's latest and greatest target loads: High Over All and Master Class.

To support America’s shooting team, visit www.usashooting.org to find out more.

Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products, visit www.federalpremium.com.


 

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