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Unread 07-16-2025, 03:24 PM   #1
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The 2025 Virginia and West Virginia Trap Shoots took place at the Winchester Gun Club, July 2 through July 13. Ten days of shooting and 2,600 targets. The best I can say is, it was disappointing. Stiff competition and I was not at my best. In fact, these grounds have proven in the past to be my Achillis heel. Not a lot of Parker highlights here but we still managed to bring home a little bling.

In Event 1 of the Va Shoot, the Parker SAA went 97x100 to take the Class AA Singles title and in the Singles Class Championship the SAA won Open Veteran Champion with a 99x100.

In Event 3 of the West Virginia Shoot, the Parker GHE won Open Doubles Veteran Champion with 93x100. The SAA tied in Event 4, Open Singles Veteran Champion, with a 99x100 but lost the carryover. Then the SAA tied once more with another 99x100 for the Non-Resident Veteran Class Singles Champion and this time won the carryover.

I’ve also attached a picture of me and my shooting companion, Ethan Ledford. This young man is one of the top trap shooters in the country and the No. 1 shooter in Georgia. At this year’s Georgia State Trap Shoot he swept the championships, winning State Singles, Doubles, Handicap, High All Around and High Overall. He defeated me in the shoot off for State Doubles Champion , but I forgave him and we remain great friends. At the Virginia State shoot, Ethan went 499x500 in the Singles Events . He shoots a Kolar. I’ll still stick with my Parkers.

Next stop, the Grand American, Sparta, Illinois.
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Nice work as always John. Classic picture that captures the old vs new, I am speaking of the guns of course Good luck at Sparta !!
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Knock 'em dead at Sparta John.
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Mr. Hall , Mr. Jacobs and myself made it to Winchester July 3rd to shoot the non registered SxS event put on by the VTA . Below is a picture from the 3rd after the SxS event from the left young man from Conn. although his name escapes me , Mr.Jacobs , Mr.Davis , Mr.Hall and myself .
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John, you make us proud, shooting a gun with history. I have to smile when I compare it to the one used by your competitor. It makes your accomplishments even more clear.
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Great job John! Best of luck with the next shoot. I know you'll keep us posted.
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Craig, how did your squad do in the side by side event??
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Fred Kimble vs. the Blade Runner!
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Great shooting, John!
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John. I’m constantly amazed at your shooting excellence. Just amazing my friend.

Good Luck at Sparta!





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