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Jack Knaus
Built From
The Beginning.
Jack Knaus was born and raised in Kimball, Minnesota — and still calls it home today.
His introduction to shooting started early. When Jack was six, his dad brought him to their local club to help him become a better duck hunter. What began as practice for hunting quickly grew into competitive trapshooting.
Jack began shooting ATA at age 10 and has now spent 13 years competing, developing into an AAA • 27 • AAA shooter and earning championship success on the national stage.
2025 High All Around Champion.
Jack captured the 2025 Grand American High All Around championship — a defining achievement in his competitive trapshooting career.
Career
Highlights.
From shooting his first 100 straight alongside his dad to winning on the national stage, Jack's competitive career is built around the work he has put into the sport since childhood.
2025 Grand American High All Around Champion.
Jack recorded his first 100 straight in singles at the Great Lakes Grand with his dad.
Another milestone in Jack's competitive trapshooting career.
“Hard work will always pay off. You get what you put into it.”Jack Knaus
Competition Equipment.
Why
Xcel?
“I chose to represent Xcel because I believe it's an honest company with the right standards — and I see big things in Xcel's future.”
Off The
Range.
Duck Hunting
Duck hunting is where Jack's shooting story started — and remains one of his favorite pursuits away from competition.
Turkey Hunting
When he isn't shooting trap, Jack also spends his time turkey hunting.
Experience The Equipment.
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