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 Neil Chadwick of the NSCA executive council joins is to give us all the nitty gritty stats from the 2025 National Championship.  Neil has not only broken down the statistics from Nationals itself, but also in comparison to regionals and the US Open.Some of these stats are going to surprise you!  Now is also the time for reflection of YOUR 2025 clay target season. What went right, what went wrong? What needs improvement?  What does planning my 2026 season look like?  We cover all of this and more!

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- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
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- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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The NSSF, National Shooting Sports Foundation, has created programs that not only encourage safe firearm ownership, but also encourage mentorship for introducing new people to shooting sports. The PlusONE program does just that!   As you know, we have always been advocates for taking someone new shooting, or taking that recreational shooter to a tournament. Now, the Dead Pair Podcast has partnered with the NSSF's PlusONE program to help incentivize those mentors, and reward them for taking new people out to bust some clays!  Listen in as we are joined by Justin Morrissey, Director of social media with the NSSF, and RAD Chad Roberts as we cover all the bases and bring you the 411 on this great program!

-Dead Pair Swag- https://x062jy-1z.myshopify.com

 - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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  Scorechaser changed the game, when it comes to registration!  But they did not stop there!  We are joined by the lovely Casey Chase and her tech guru Josh from JTech to discuss the new technology and features that Scorechaser has to offer, and what all this means to you and the clubs!     We are also joined by Jake Spengler, new general manager at Rocky Creek Sporting clays for the entire episode. Jake has supported us from the very beginning and was even a guest on our very first show!   We drop the exciting news about the Dead Pair Blasts for 2026, and Sean has a little bit of an announcement to make as well.  This episode has a lot of information in it!

JTech- https://jtech.digital/clays

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- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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PART 2 0F 2.  Ever wanted a 4 hour lesson with Anthony Matarese Jr, but either couldn't afford it, or couldn't get on the schedule? Well here is your chance to get a 4 hours lesson, for FREE!  Matt Miller, student and AIM shooting team member of  Anthony's, co-hosts this 2 part series where we get Anthony "Unleashed"! We dive deep into Anthonys season. What went right, what went wrong? What is he fixing for 2026? How is he fixing it? Why do competitors fail or succeed? What about confidence, training, changes in routine, YOU NAME IT, WE COVERED IT!

 - Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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 PART 1 0F 2.  Ever wanted a 4 hour lesson with Anthony Matarese Jr, but either couldn't afford it, or couldn't get on the schedule? Well here is your chance to get a 4 hours lesson, for FREE!  Matt Miller, student and AIM shooting team member of  Anthony's, co-hosts this 2 part series where we get Anthony "Unleashed"! We dive deep into Anthonys season. What went right, what went wrong? What is he fixing for 2026? How is he fixing it? Why do competitors fail or succeed? What about confidence, training, changes in routine, YOU NAME IT, WE COVERED IT! 

- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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  Through all the emails that we get, some of the most entertaining, as well as humbling emails, have came from the Australians. This year, a group of them came to the United States to travel and visit as many venues as possible, and shoot as many targets as they could, before ending up at the National Championship! The numbers of clubs and targets are staggering!  We caught up with Jason Solomons in San Antonio, and it was clear that we had to get a podcast recorded with this group!   Through the many challenges that they face in their country for shooting, they stay persistent to the game, and strive to help grow the sport both abroad and at home! 

Jason Solomons - [email protected]

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- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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We are joined LIVE on a SCOOPS episode, by newly crowned, 2025 National Champion Mike Wilgus and overall FTASC champion Dr David Dalu to discuss their victories and the Nationals as a whole. Both are veterans, which is quite possibly the first time that a veteran has won the overall for Sporting, FITASC, and the K-Cup at the National Championship!   Join us as we dive into the their victories and the journey that got them there!   NOTE_ you can WATCH this episode on our YouTube Channel!

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- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- NSSF Plus One - https://www.nssf.org/plusone/                                                              - Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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   Cameron Hicks is an aspiring young shooter originally from Virginia, but now calls North Carolina home. A special forces veteran with a love of hunting and smashing clay targets, Cameron has been coached and mentored by some of the best shooters to ever shoulder a shotgun!  Cameron has burned hundreds of thousands of rounds practicing and trying to perfect his game. His raw determination and relentless pursuit of the game make him a threat at any tournament he attends. Cameron is very outspoken about his opinions and this interview was informative, enlightening, and very entertaining!

DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/
- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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If you are a relatively new shooter, you may recognize the names Cyrus and/or Ashleigh Alexander from Shotgun Gear Trap rentals, as they are often at large events across the country helping organize events, as well as providing equipment and setting targets. However, if you have been in sporting clays for a little while, you will recognize Ashleigh as a multi-time, Ladies World, National, and US Open champion! From a very young age, Ashleigh found great success, along with the help of coaches like Wendall Cherry, at the very top of the game! She was also inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2024. However, do not think for a second that Cyrus himself doesn't know how to shoot! Cyrus was a young shooter that competed through college and also had some success. Even still, as their business, married life, and now parents of a young child, have kept them busy, they still love competing!  This was a fun episode with lots of insights from two fierce competitors, industry icons, and truly great people!

DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/
- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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     Sometimes great competitors fly under the radar and out of the limelight. Dr. David Dalu is just that person. Yes, you read that right, Doctor! David was an ER surgeon and has now taken the less dramatic road into sporting clays. In 2018, David began his journey and with a little help from Anthony Matarese Jr., David has achieved  2025 USA Sporting Clays team for FITASC and alternate for the sporting team.  That is no small order!  His journey through the ranks, his approach to the game, his practice and training, nutrition, ...we dive into all of it!   David is a fascinating individual, and an amazing shooter, and it was an honor to have him on the show! 

DEAD PAIR / KOLAR DRAWING - https://e.givesmart.com/events/HpS/i/_All/u1g0/?search=                                                                                                                                     -- Kolar Arms - https://www.kolararms.com
- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com                                                                                      - Gun & Trophy Insurance - https://gunandtrophy.com/                                                                - Atlas Traps - https://www.atlastraps.com
- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com
- Ranger Shooting Eyewear - https://www.reranger.com
Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10
- Taconic Distillery - https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/  Discount -DEADPAIR10
- Long Range - https://www.longrangellc.com
- Score Chaser - https://scorechaser.com/
- National Sporting Clays Association - https://nssa-nsca.org/
- Clay Range Design Works - https://traptowers.com

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