Branden Fitzgerald International Skeet Athlete and Outdoorsman

Ever since I picked up a shotgun for the first time at age 13 in late 2022, I’ve been hooked on clay target shooting. My first trap lesson wasn’t too shabby—I scored a 23, which showed I might have a knack for this. After joining a youth shooting team, I got really good, really fast, entering different types of shooting events. Just four months later, I was already entering tournaments and taking home wins. By 2024, I had big dreams: I wanted to win Olympic gold and become a world champion in International Skeet. That year was huge for me—the first month of shooting International Skeet, I made it to my first big final and snagged a silver medal at the following match in the junior men’s division at the Jacksonville International Skeet Open. I’ve been training with an awesome coach, Remington McBee, who’s a pro in the sport. Being part of his top-notch McBee’s Finest Pro Team (click here to check him out) has leveled up my skills, from how I shoot to how I stay focused under pressure. With his help and the connections he has, I’m ready to tackle whatever comes next in my shooting journey.