AUSTIN, TX (AGirlandAGun.org) — Smiles abounded as 62 competitors participated in the 3rd Annual Women’s Clays Extravaganza Presented by Magpul and Miller Shooting Sports and hosted by A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG). The NSCA-registered shoot included Trap, 5 Stand, and two different sporting courses. It took place August 25 – 27, 2022, at Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa, KS.
CZ-USA Pro Staff hosted half-day clinics on the two days prior to the shoot. “One of my favorite things about AG & AG is the organization’s focus on education,” says Dave Miller, Shotgun Product Manager for CZ-USA. “Unlike so many misguided programs, AG & AG provides opportunities for its members to learn and grow in the shooting sports.” He even agreed to be in a dunk tank for the day, while ladies broke “true pairs” for the privilege of dunking him (and signing their names and scores to the event banner)!
Ranging from brand-new to sporting clays to Master-level shooters, the competitors varied in skills and experience. There were three Junior shooters in attendance. In addition, many shooters were pushed outside their comfort zones to try new shotgun sports that they had not competed in before.
Trophies were awarded to the HOA Winner, Runner-Up Winner, and NSCA Class Winner. Certificates were awarded for Blue Course Winner, Red Course Winner, 5 Stand Winner, and Trap Winner. The Top 10 Overall Finishers included:
| Competitor | Class | Trap | 5 Stand | Sporting | HOA |
| Neva Woody | A | 40 | 37 | 61 | 138 |
| Jo Ellen Collin | D | 37 | 39 | 60 | 136 |
| Candy Lovelace | C | 38 | 37 | 60 | 135 |
| Blythe Brooks | D | 31 | 37 | 66 | 134 |
| Sharon Belt | C | 41 | 35 | 57 | 133 |
| Sandy Frakes | E | 31 | 37 | 63 | 131 |
| Lynda Mears | C | 29 | 39 | 63 | 131 |
| Colette Owen | Master | 30 | 37 | 61 | 128 |
| Stephanie Soendker | D | 30 | 39 | 57 | 126 |
The full list of scores can be found on Scorechaser.
A total of $1,220 was distributed to the Lewis class winners for the Red and Blue main event courses. (See list on Scorechaser.)
Approximately 72% of the attendees were members of A Girl & A Gun and represented 22 different A Girl & A Gun Chapters. The participants traveled from:
| Home State | Competitors | Percentage |
| TX | 25 | 41% |
| WI | 9 | 15% |
| MO | 8 | 13% |
| CA | 3 | 5% |
| KS | 3 | 5% |
| WV | 2 | 3% |
| WY | 2 | 3% |
| CO | 1 | 2% |
| GA | 1 | 2% |
| MS | 1 | 2% |
| OH | 1 | 2% |
| OK | 1 | 2% |
| PA | 1 | 2% |
| UT | 1 | 2% |
| VA | 1 | 2% |
| WA | 1 | 2% |
Each participant received a swag bag and a random-draw prize valued between $100-1,000. Prizes included firearms from Miller Shooting Sports, Savage Arms, CZ-USA, Benelli, and Walther, as well as two $500 shopping spree certificates from Magpul! Participants walked the prize table in order of finish, and chose from dozens of products donated by Wild Hare, Hunters HD Gold, SSP Eyewear, GTM, Benelli, Swab Its, Voodoo Tactical, Mossberg, Brownells, Miller Shooting Sports, Gun Goddess, XS Sights, Otis, Briley, Ukoala, Hygenall, Scheels, MidwayUSA, Kickeez, Viktors Legacy, Starla’s Seasonings, Rebecca’s Tools, Ka-Bar, and the NSSF. Representatives from CZ-USA, Dene Adams, Custom Ear Plugs, and Rebecca’s Tools were on site to provide demos and additional information and resources for participants.
The 4th Annual Women’s Clays Extravaganza will take place at Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch in Ft. Worth, TX, in July 2023.
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is a membership organization whose events are successful stepping stones for thousands of women entering the shooting community by fostering their love of shooting with caring and qualified instructors who coach them. AG & AG breaks barriers for women and girls in self-defense, and in pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting sports by welcoming beginners to learn the basics of safe and accurate shooting and providing experienced shooters with advanced-level opportunities. The club has members in all 50 states and hosts recurring Girl’s Nights Out at more than 200 ranges throughout the United States.
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