With over $300K in total prize money and 1,113 shooters in the Main Event, Krieghoff shooters from across the country outshot the competition to secure top spots on the podium at one of the year’s most lucrative events. Two-time and 2024 National Champion, Brandon Powell, clinched the High Overall title in a shoot-off in the Main Event. Krieghoff Team shooter Shelby Moon also excelled, winning the Lady Champion title as well as taking the Lady Runner-up in FITASC.
Veteran Class Krieghoff shooter Mike Wilgus was the winner of the Veteran Runner-up titles in the Main, FITASC, Super Sporting, and Overall Preliminary. The Super Veteran class was dominated by Krieghoff shooters 1-2-3; with James Gilman, sponsored shooter Rick Mein, and Todd Kemmerer taking the respective podium spots. Additionally, the Super Sr. Veteran title was claimed by long-time K-80 shooter Jim Bellows.
Krieghoff shooters also rocked the Super Sporting Event with Brandon Powell winning the Champion’s seat and Karen Miles taking the Lady Champion title as well as 5-Stand Lady Runner-Up. On the FITASC course, returning Krieghoff team member and Olympian Derrick Mein won High Overall, missing only one target for a score of 99. Shelby Moon continued to shoot strong and secured the Lady Runner-Up title, while sponsored shooter Tommy Browning was both the Veteran 3rd in FITASC and the .410 bore High Overall Champion.
About Krieghoff International
Dieter Krieghoff, fourth generation of the Krieghoff gun making family, established Krieghoff International, Inc. in the United States in 1986. Originally founded as a European hunting gun manufacturer in 1886, Krieghoff has evolved into one of the top names worldwide in competition and field shotguns, as well as hunting rifles. With a reputation for reliability, longevity and outstanding customer service, Krieghoff firearms are the choice of champions. Located in Ottsville, PA, Krieghoff is the sole importer and main service center in North America. For more information visit www.krieghoff.com
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