San Antonio, Texas – Team Blaser dominated the 2025 Texas State Sporting Clays Championships, taking home four state titles and many podium finishes. Cory Kruse was the Main Event and the 5-Stand State Champion, Austin Kiemsteadt was the FITASC State Champion, & Justin Napier was the Adios Cup State Champion.
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The event was held May 13 – 18, 2025, at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. With hot & humid temperatures pushing a heat index of 110 degrees, Team Blaser proved their talent & discipline.
Cory shot an impressive 194/200 in the Main Event, putting him four targets above 2nd place, while Team members Austin & Justin tied with 189/200. Austin ultimately took the 3rd place position after a shoot-off. Cory was on fire this week, which led him to also win Runner-Up in Super Sporting & 3rd in the Prelim event on top of his two state titles. The 2025 Main Event Championship made this Cory’s 9th TSCA Texas State HOA Championship title of his career. Justin Napier also won 3rd Place podium finishes in both Super Sporting and American Field Sporting Events last week.
“Team Blaser delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s State Sporting Clays Championships, and we are so proud to have a strong team representing and excelling with our products,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group USA. “Congratulations to Cory Kruse, Austin Kiemsteadt & Justin Napier, and all of their fellow Team Blaser members for their great effort and dedication.”
About Blaser Group
The Blaser Group is the official U.S. importer for iconic German firearms brands Blaser, Mauser, and J.P. Sauer; English gunmaker John Rigby & Co.; Minox optics, and Liemke Thermal Optics. Established in 2006, the company, which is based in San Antonio, Texas, works with distributors, wholesalers, and over 200 authorized Blaser Group dealers across all North American states, with this figure continually growing.
Today, the Blaser Group’s industry-leading product portfolio includes bolt-action, combination rifle, and over-and-under shotguns designed specifically for game hunters and competitive target shooters. Its custom shop offers exclusive engravings, design work, and custom finishing for bespoke guns. With recent innovations, Blaser Group has gone on to expand its product portfolio, cutting-edge optics, and accessory lines. For more information about the company and product lines, visit www.blaser-group.com.
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