Tim and Becky Yackley of Team Winchester Earn First Place at Memorial 3-Gun Competition
EAST ALTON, IL (November 25, 2024) — Team Winchester members Tim and Becky Yackley earned first place finishes at the 7th annual Memorial 3-Gun competition in Maxton, North Carolina. Tim took first place in the Tactical Optics division and Becky took Top Lady as well as first place in the Lady’s shoot-off.
“This was another phenomenal event and truly tested our skills with all three firearms. We shot rifle out to 670 yards, fast flying clays with shotgun and pistol, out to 100 yards,” said Becky Yackley, member of Team Winchester. “The Winchester AA® ammunition ran flawlessly through one of the most challenging shotgun stages I’ve ever shot.”
The Yackley family, or the Yackley 5, are renowned in the competitive shooting sports community. Over the last 15 years, they have competed well over 500 times in hundreds of matches. Choosing USA Ready™ pistol and rifle ammunition and legendary AA® shotshells, the Yackley family relies on Winchester Ammunition in all their competitions.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and law enforcement, and the largest supplier to the U.S. military. The legendary Winchester® brand, with its 159-year history, is founded on principles of integrity, hard work, and a strong commitment to its loyal customers. As a division of Olin Corporation, Winchester shares Olin’s purpose to deliver materials and solutions that enhance and protect lives. Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 159 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About Gun Owners Care
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they're making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care® campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
Winchester Media Resources
For content and assets including image, video and document files for Winchester Ammunition products, please visit Winchester.MediaAssets.com.
For more information, contact media@winchester.com.