Gary Fitzjarrell is one of the most respected figures in American sporting clays, with a career that spans championship-level competition, coaching, target setting, and gun club management. An Illinois Sporting Clays Hall of Fame inductee, Fitzjarrell is a multiple-time Illinois State Champion, two-time Illinois FITASC State Champion, and longtime member of the Illinois All-State Team. Beyond his accomplishments as a competitor, he is widely recognized for his expertise in designing championship-caliber sporting clays courses and coaching shooters of all skill levels. As owner and operator of FLC Shooting Grounds in White Hall, Illinois, Fitzjarrell has helped develop one of the Midwest's premier clay target facilities while continuing to influence the sport through instruction, tournament management, and his commitment to growing competitive sporting clays.
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