GENESEO, ILL. (08/12/25) – Springfield Armory is proud to announce that world champion shooter, author and military veteran Julie Golob has joined the company as a brand ambassador and professional shooter, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role.
A veteran of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Golob’s titles include top honors in Bianchi Cup, Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA and IPSC competitions, as well as being named U.S. Army Female Athlete of the Year. Over the course of her career, she has earned more than 170 championship titles and top scores in international, national and regional marksmanship competitions across seven different shooting disciplines. She is also the first and only 7 Division USPSA Ladies National Champion.
Golob shares her passion for firearm safety, shooting sports, conservation and hunting as an instructor, consultant, speaker, ambassador and creator. As a published author of a primer on shooting sports and a children’s book on firearm safety, Golob has also written numerous articles for prominent firearms publications. Be sure to watch for her upcoming contributions to The Armory Life.
Taking her place alongside Springfield Armory’s legendary pro shooter Rob Leatham, Golob will employ her proven skills as a professional shooter and content creator in addition to helping guide new product development for the company in this new role.
“We couldn’t be more proud to have Julie join the Springfield Armory team,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With her wealth of knowledge, voluminous skill and extensive experience in the shooting industry, she will bring an invaluable and unique perspective to the company’s efforts to continuously innovate and grow.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Springfield Armory,” said Golob. “I’ve long admired the company’s values, vision, innovation, and leadership. I’m honored to have the opportunity to be a part of that heritage and excited to shoot Springfield Armory’s exceptional firearms.”
To learn more about Springfield Armory, visit https://www.springfield-armory.com/.
About Springfield Armory
In 1794, the original Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, nearly two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, Ill. revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy.
We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com
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