A Record-Breaking Day of Powder, Prizes & Precision at the Chamber’s Milestone Event
The Shreveport Gun Club came alive with excitement on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as 18 teams gathered for the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s 5th Annual “SHOOT HAPPENS!” Sporting Clays Tournament. With picture-perfect weather, the air was filled with camaraderie, competition, and the occasional puff of pink or green powder as shooters took on a challenging course of 12 stations and a few fun surprises along the way.
This year’s event featured a record number of teams, engaging bonus challenges, standout raffle prizes, and exciting new sponsor activations. From first-time shooters to seasoned pros, the tournament delivered fun, focus, and a whole lot of fellowship.
“At its heart, this tournament is about more than just great shooting—it’s about bringing people together,” said Dr. Tim Magner, President, Greater Shreveport Chamber. “Events like “SHOOT HAPPENS!” strengthen the bonds between businesses, build relationships across industries, and remind us how vibrant and supportive our community really is. Whether you’re a small business owner, a volunteer, or a first-time participant, your involvement helps move our region forward—and that’s what the Chamber is here to champion.”
Top Performers:
Top Three Teams:
1st Place Team: Blue Suede Shoes
2nd Place Team: The Lost Pair
3rd Place Team: Langley/Parks
Top Individual Shooters:
Top Female Shooter: Allyson Prothro
Top Male Shooter: Preston Wiggins
Top Male (Youth) Shooter: Connor Landreneaux
The Chamber extends heartfelt gratitude to each sponsor and volunteer who contributed their time, resources, and energy to making this event a resounding success. Special thanks also go to Shreveport Gun Club and their dedicated team for hosting the tournament once again.
The Chamber is proud to partner with:
Gift Sponsor – Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Lunch on the Range Sponsor – Origin Bank
Scorecard Sponsor – Brookshire Grocery Company
16-Gauge Sponsors – Fire Tech Systems, Gibsland Bank & Trust, HiTech Computers, Risk Services of Louisiana, Trust Technology Consultants
Safety Sponsor – Better Hearing Systems of NWLA
Mulligan Station Sponsor – LeafFilter Gutter Systems
The Clean Shot Sponsor – Xpress Car Wash
Breakfast & Safety Meeting Sponsor – 318 Forum
Five Fifths Sponsor – Cuban Liquor
Beverage Sponsor – Eagle Distributing
Shooter Awards Sponsor – Advance Awards and Gifts
Station Sponsors:
Innovative Office Systems, Shaver’s Catering, Technologix
Prize Sponsors Include:
Bon Lagniappe, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Down Home Sausage, Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Mindy Rodriguez – Edward Jones, Mark Mouton – Front Range Trading, Metro Aviation, Residence Inn – Shreveport Airport, Robinson Film Center, Shreveport Gun Club, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shaver’s Catering, Steve’s Snaketuary, StrongPoint Self Storage, The Strand Theatre, Whataburger, Wonder Oasis Water Park
“As we wrap up this milestone tournament, we extend our sincere appreciation to all participants, sponsors, spectators, and volunteers for making ‘SHOOT HAPPENS!’ a signature event on the Greater Shreveport Chamber calendar” said Carole Bennett, the Chamber’s Director of Membership. “Your passion for sport, business, and community fuels our mission and inspires us to continue creating memorable experiences for years to come.”