Team Winchester and Team White Flyer Claim Podium Finishes in all Events at the NSCA Western Regional
CLAYTON, MO (September 3, 2025) — Team Winchester and Team White Flyer dominated the 2025 NSCA Western Regional, held August 25-31, at Rock Creek Ranch in Emmett, Idaho. Together, the team secured 13 podium finishes across all events.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer placements include:
- Mike Wilgus: Main Event Runner Up, Main Event Veteran Champion, Prelim Champion, 5-Stand Veteran Runner Up, Winchester Super Sporting Veteran 3rd
- Connor Daniel: Main Event Junior Runner Up, FITASC Junior Runner Up, 5-Stand Junior Runner Up
- Theo Ribbs: Prelim Runner Up
- Desi Edmunds: Prelim Lady 3rd, 5-Stand Lady Runner Up, Winchester Super Sporting Lady 3rd
- Joe Fanizzi: 5-Stand Champion
Behind every podium finish is practice, precision, White Flyer Targets, and Winchester AA® shotshells.
“Our team put on an outstanding performance at the Western Regional. To have five different athletes secure 13 podium finishes is a true testament to their dedication, talent, and training that they put in day after day,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “We also want to extend our congratulations to all competitors that took part in the Western Regional. It is the passion, commitment, and sportsmanship of the entire field of shooters that continues to elevate the shooting sports.”
Winchester continues its commitment to growing female participation in the shooting sports through the Winchester Ladies Cup which is the first sporting clays competition specifically designed for women participating in the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester. The Winchester Ladies Cup provides $6,750 in added payout dollars to the top five lady competitors in the Main Event at each championship tour stop. The highest overall lady receives an additional payout of $3,000, runner-up receives $1,500, third place receives $1,000, fourth place $750, and fifth place $500. The additional payout that Winchester provides totals almost $50,000 in incentive for women competing in the NSCA Championship Tour. Winchester is the main ammunition brand offering additional incentive to female competitors, a commitment to growing the shooting sports.
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 White Flyer Targets
White Flyer Targets serves more shooting sports participants and gun clubs than any other target manufacturer in the world. Utilizing state of the art production methods, White Flyer Targets continues to make technical advances that allow it to maintain its position as the best target on the market. The 132-year-old White Flyer® brand is built on the commitment to produce the best clay target possible and deliver a consistent quality product that exceeds customer needs. Learn more about White Flyer Targets by visiting whiteflyer.com or connecting with us on Facebook.
White Flyer Targets: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports, White Flyer Targets is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. White Flyer Targets 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®. White Flyer Targets will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote 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.
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