BIO

Year Born: 2003
Gun model: Syren Elos N2 Elevate and I also have a Syren Elos N2 Sporting
Any Modifications:I have a Kickeez to help with recoil and adds to the length
Began shooting: Competitively, 2018

As long as I can remember my dad was taking me out to the range to shoot rifles and pistols then on occasion I would go out and hunt with him and his friends. When I was old enough I joined our local BB gun team and shot that for a few years. My shotgun journey started in 2018 when my dad started a 4 H shotgun club in my hometown. I was not too sure of it at first but I decided to give it a try then after a few practices I fell in love with it and decided to stick with it. Fast forward a few years, I shot my first NSCA tournament in 2020. After a few more shoots I was addicted to breaking clay targets, not only because I was doing what I love, but some of the best people in my life I met through different competitions. In fall of 2021 I went to college at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska and joined their shotgun team. I really grew into the sport and started meeting some goals while at NCTA. In fall of 2023 I transferred to Fort Hays State University and joined their shotgun club. When we are not at a collegiate shoot, you can probably find me at a NSCA event. Throughout the past few years, I have gained much experience and knowledge about shooting. My goal is to help as many shooters find the right shotgun that fits them and allows them to reach their goals.

About Emily

Residence/Hometown: My hometown is Norton, Kansas but I am living in Hays, Kansas during college.
University or Collegiate Shooting Team? I am an alumni from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and I am currently a student at Fort Hays State University.
Do you give shooting instruction? I volunteer my time to help our local 4H shotgun team but I am hoping to become NSCA certified in the near future!
Home Club: I live in the middle of nowhere Kansas so I would say my home clubs are Hays City Sportman’s Club for trap and skeet and I am at STC sporting clays in Augusta, Kansas the most for sporting clays.

What knowledge can you share that would make ladies better shooters?

1. Find a gun that fits you and that you are comfortable with. No one enjoys shooting when the gun is beating you up and does not fit right!

2. Surround yourself with people you enjoy and who make the sport fun! Meet new people, you never know who could become your friend.

3. Practice as much as you can. Go to shoots and get the experience, it is worth it and will help you reach your goals in the long run.

4. Find a coach to help you understand target presentations and to help you on your mental game, it is more important than you think!

5. Most of all, have fun and do not get discouraged!

Notable Wins:

NSCA Events –

2023 Western Regional – American Field Sporting AA1 and lady champion, 20 and 28 gauge FITASC lady champion

2023 Missouri State Sporting Clays – FITASC class AA champion and lady champion

2023 Oklahoma State Sporting Clays – 5 Stand and FITASC lady champion

2023 Atlas Cup – Women’s champion