CLAYTON, MO (August 5, 2025) — Connor Daniel has taken the shooting sports by storm, recently winning two of the most significant events in the world. A member of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer, Daniel secured the Junior Championship titles at both the 2025 World English Sporting Clays Championship and the World FITASC Sporting Clays Championship.
“On behalf of Winchester Ammunition and White Flyer, we congratulate Connor for taking on the world’s toughest competitors and securing two significant sporting clay championships,” said Brett Flaugher, President of Winchester Ammunition. “This is a tremendous achievement as a sporting clays athlete and Connor continues to be a positive ambassador for the shooting sports at the highest level.”
July has been a month of success for Connor as he added more championship titles to his impressive list of accomplishments. Starting on July 12, Connor competed in the World English Sporting Clays Competition at E.J. Churchill Shooting Ground in High Wycombe, England where he earned his World Junior Champion title.
Following the World English, Connor travelled to Kornos Village in Cyprus to compete in the 47th World FITASC Sporting Clays Championship. After maintaining consistent technique and incredible mental focus through 200 targets, Connor secured the World Junior Champion title just five days after becoming the World Junior Champion in English Sporting Clays.
Connor shoots Winchester AA® Lite-Handicap 1-oz #8 shotshells.
Connor’s major achievements include:
- Two-time NSCA Sub-Junior National Champion
- Three-time NSCA Championship Tour Sub-Junior Champion
- Three-time NSCA All-American Sub-Junior Team Captain
- 2021 NSCA U.S. Open Sub-Junior Champion
- 2022 World English Sporting Clays Sub-Junior Champion
- 2023 – First ever sub-junior to win FITASC High Overall at the 2023 NSCA Southeast Regional
- 2024 Gator Cup Junior High Over All
Connor will be attending Georgia Southern University in Fall of 2025 where he will study Manufacturing Engineering and be a part of the Southern Clay Target Team.
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.
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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 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.