Trapshooting tips for the new target year. Rick and Zach reset for next season: practice with a purpose, planning your shoots, getting your gun set up right and setting goals that stack.

No guest this week, just hosts Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini on getting more out of next season than you got out of the last one.

They start with the reset. Rick on not dwelling on a bad season, and Zach on how putting the shotgun down for three or four months can fix problems like moving on the call. From there it's practice with a purpose: set the trap on one angle until you feel good, then go back to oscillation so you don't pick up anticipation. And footwork in doubles, where Zach says the feet matter as much as almost anything.

Then the planning talk. Book your shoots, flights and hotels early, and squad with people who are committed to going. Rick's shameless plug: all the shoots are on the SOS Clays app. Plus getting your gun set up right, making small tweaks instead of big ones, and Rick's three kinds of goals: short term, long term for the year, and the bucket list.

The back half is goals that stack. Five straight, then 10, 15, 20 and 25, then four 25s together. Keep a journal, write your goals down, and when a shoot doesn't go your way, reflect on it instead of getting mad. You get out of it what you put in.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:28 The reset, practice, footwork and trip planning
24:35 Off-season prep, gun setup and goals
43:49 Journals, effort and what's next

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From stepping away from competitive trapshooting to becoming a Southwestern Grand Handicap Champion and earning his first ATA Open All-American Team selection, Samuel "Sam" Leiendecker has a story built on determination, perseverance, and a genuine love for the sport.

In Episode 194 of Trap Talk, hosts Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down with Sam to talk about his journey from growing up in Arizona to shooting collegiate national championships at Lindenwood University, serving as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, and returning to competitive trapshooting stronger than ever.

Sam recently captured the Southwestern Grand Handicap Championship, breaking a 98 and winning a pressure-packed shootoff against Jason Crowsey. With multiple 200 straights in singles, impressive handicap performances, and his first All-American Team selection, Sam is proving that hard work and persistence pay off.

But there's much more to his story than trophies.

Sam shares how joining the U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Marksmanship Unit helped reignite his competitive shooting career. He also talks about representing the United States at the World Police and Fire Games, where he won High Overall gold in 2023 and returned to earn silver in 2025.

The conversation takes a few fun turns, including Sam's unforgettable trip to the Hawaii State Shoot, where he swept the nonresident trophies and broke a 200 straight!

In this episode:

• Winning the Southwestern Grand Handicap Championship
• Making the ATA Open All-American Team for the first time
• From Lindenwood collegiate shooter to national-level competitor
• Balancing a career in law enforcement with competitive trapshooting
• Representing the USA at the World Police and Fire Games
• Shooting the Hawaii State Shoot and sweeping the nonresident trophies
• The mental game: focusing on the process instead of the outcome
• Handicap shooting techniques, hold points, foot positioning, and gun setup
• Why having fun and surrounding yourself with good people can improve your scores
• The friendships and community that make trapshooting special

Sam also shares some valuable technical advice for handicap shooters, including how he sets up his Perazzi, adjusts his comb, establishes his natural point of aim, and positions himself for hard-angle targets.

Whether you're chasing your first 25 straight, working toward an All-American Team selection, or just love spending time on the trapline, this episode is packed with great stories, shooting advice, and a reminder of why we all love this sport.

Don't give up. Keep shooting. And remember to enjoy the journey.

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The 2026 season is done but Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. still have plenty to talk about.

In Episode 193 of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky recap the 2026 Cardinal Classic at the Cardinal Shooting Center and break down what made this year's shoot stand out. With more than $73,000 in trophies, prizes and giveaways, gold and silver on the line, flats of shells, unique trophies, youth prizes and a DT11 giveaway, the Cardinal Classic made a serious investment in giving shooters more value.

Ricky walks through the major championship results, including a huge week from Joey Charnigo, Austin Jacob's Handicap Championship win, Richard's runner-up finish in the Overall, and standout performances across the classes and categories.

The guys also get into a bigger conversation about the future of major trapshooting events. With shooters having more choices than ever about where to spend their time and money, what makes a shoot worth traveling to? Gold and silver, added prizes, free meals, special events and a great overall experience are becoming a bigger part of that equation.

They also discuss whether the ATA target year should end immediately after the Grand American and what that could mean for major shoots like the Cardinal Classic and Heartland Grand.

Plus, Ricky and Zach look ahead to the Nevada State Shoot, the Autumn Grand, the upcoming 2027 season and maybe even finding a little time to put the trap guns away and chase some birds.

Whether you were at the Cardinal Classic or missed it this year, this episode gives you an inside look at one of the biggest shoots following the Grand American and a bigger discussion about where competitive trapshooting is headed.

**Trap Talk From the Back Fence**
Hosted by Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini.

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On Episode 192 of Trap Talk, Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down with Randy Moeller, the new Executive Director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in the shooting sports and his vision for the future of trapshooting.

Randy’s journey started on the trap field, but it certainly didn’t stop there. Over the years, his career has included stops with USA Shooting, the NRA, Remington, the MidwayUSA Foundation, and other major parts of the shooting sports industry before ultimately bringing him to the ATA.

Randy shares stories from that journey, the people and experiences that shaped his career, and what he learned along the way about growing shooting sports, building strong organizations, supporting youth programs, and serving shooters.

Richard and Zach also dig into Randy’s goals for the ATA, including strategies for attracting new shooters, improving communication with members, strengthening the relationship between the ATA and its shooters, and preserving the history and traditions that have made trapshooting a lifetime sport.

The conversation also looks at the importance of beginner and youth programs, the role gun clubs play in growing participation, organizational leadership and succession planning, and the need to better tell the story of trapshooting to current and future generations.

Randy puts it simply during the conversation: “Treat the shooters like customers.”

This episode is a chance to get to know Randy Moeller, understand the road that brought him to the ATA, and hear directly from the man now helping guide the organization into its next chapter.

KEY TOPICS

• Randy Moeller’s background and journey through the shooting sports
• His career with USA Shooting, the NRA, Remington, and the MidwayUSA Foundation
• His goals and vision for the ATA
• Strategies for growing trapshooting participation
• The importance of youth and beginner shooting programs
• Improving ATA member engagement and communication
• Supporting gun clubs and the shooting community
• Preserving trapshooting history and its legacy
• Organizational leadership and succession planning
• Building on small wins and improving the shooter experience

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest
02:33 Randy Moeller’s start in shooting sports
09:33 Transition from shooter to industry professional
21:37 Goals and vision for the ATA
34:39 Building a strong organizational foundation
50:23 Small wins and improvements at the ATA
01:00:07 Engaging members and telling the sport’s story
01:08:18 Closing thoughts and future outlook

Trap Talk Podcast — Episode 192
Guest: Randy Moeller, Executive Director of the ATA

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**BETTER ON YOUTUBE** Zach takes Shot Tracker to the line for singles and handicap and then joins Ricky in the studio to break down the results!

In Part 2 of our conversation with Take Aim Technologies, the makers of Shot Tracker, Zach Nannini heads out to shoot both disciplines and put some fresh data on the screen.

Back at the Trap Talk studio in Sparta, Illinois, Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach review the shooting data and analysis from Zach’s session. Follow along as they work through his singles and handicap results, connecting what happened on the trap field with what Shot Tracker recorded.

If you’ve been curious about seeing Shot Tracker in action, this episode gives you a firsthand look at the shooting and the discussion that follows.

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**This episode has video cut aways of Zach testing the Shot Tracker. It will be best enjoyed on Youtube!

Zach took Shot Tracker to the shooting line—now it’s time to see what the data reveals!

In Episode 190 of Trap Talk, Richard “Ricky” Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down with Jim and Robert from Take Aim Technologies, the makers of Shot Tracker, at the Trap Talk studio in Sparta, Illinois.

After Zach heads out to shoot with Shot Tracker, all four gather to review his shooting data and break down the analysis. It’s a firsthand look at Zach’s session, with the team behind the technology helping explain what the results show.

From the field to the studio, we’re connecting the shooting experience with the data behind it—and this is just Part 1!

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Richard Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down to recap another incredible Grand in Sparta, Illinois — from the biggest moments and memorable stories to the highs, the pressure, and everything that makes the Grand American unlike anything else in trapshooting.

And Rick had one heck of a Grand.

Richard walks away from the 127th Grand American with TWO Grand Ring wins, and the guys break down those victories, what it took to get them done, and some of the moments behind the scores that you don’t always get to hear about.

Rick and Zach also look back at the people, the competition, the shoot-offs, the stories, and some of their favorite moments from another unforgettable Grand American.

If you love trapshooting and the Grand American, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🎯 TWO Grand Ring wins for Richard Marshall Jr.
🏆 127th Grand American recap
🔥 Big moments, shoot-offs & highlights
🎙️ Stories from behind the scenes
💥 And plenty of Trap Talk from the Back Fence

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Trapshooting legends Robert “Bob” Munson and Lou Ann “Annie” Munson join Richard and Zach for a special episode of Trap Talk From the Back Fence, recorded live during the 127th Grand American at the Trap Talk Studio in Building 106.

Bob and Annie have spent more than five decades traveling the country, winning major championships, representing Minnesota, and setting a standard of excellence few shooters have ever matched.

Bob’s remarkable career includes hundreds of 100 straights, numerous Minnesota championships, the 1982 Grand American Clay Target Championship, and the 1983 Grand American High All-Around Championship with a 397x400.

Annie became one of the early women to reach the 27-yard line, earned repeated All-American honors, and captured major victories including the 1984 Grand American Ladies High-Over-All and the 1979 Women’s Doubles Championship.

Together, Bob and Annie have won more husband-and-wife championships than anyone can accurately count. Their accomplishments are extraordinary, but their stories, memories, and perspective on the sport are what make this conversation truly special.

This episode is a chance to sit down with two people who did not simply compete in trapshooting. They helped define an era of it.

📍 Recorded live at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois
🎙️ Trap Talk Studio — Building 106
🏆 127th Grand American World Trapshooting Championships

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