Conroe, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- Aguila Ammunition is proud to announce that USA Sporting Clays Team world champion shooter, Derrick Mein, led the inaugural Copa Aguila as overall top scorer and the American champion.
With a combined two-day score of 180, Mein took home a prize pack totalling over $16,000 including a Perazzi MXS shotgun, Breitling Colt watch and more.
“It was an honor to be a part of this first-time event,” said Derrick Mein. “Intense heat and humidity combined with an extremely challenging course made this win all the more exciting.”
Aguila Ammunition’s inaugural Copa Aguila took place September 25-27 in Acapulco, Mexico at the scenic Club de Caza Tiro y Pesca de Acapulco. Over 220 shooters from the United States and Mexico participated in the sporting clays competition.
Other winners included Mexican champion, Leonel Fernandez; women’s champion, Diana Mein; amateur champion, Juan Carlos Guerra and fourth-place overall winner, Gary Fitzjarrell.
“Everyone at Aguila Ammunition and Texas Armament & Technology worked tirelessly to make this a successful event,” said Luis Baiza, President of Industrias Tecnos. “We are extremely pleased with the results and look forward to planning the Second Annual Copa Aguila.”
About Aguila Ammunition:
Aguila Ammunition, founded in 1961, is manufactured in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico by Industrias Tecnos, S.A. de C.V. As one of the largest rimfire manufacturers in the world, Aguila utilizes cutting-edge technology to manufacture quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition. Aguila offers a complete range of products for the self-defense, sport shooting, hunting, law enforcement and military markets.
For more information on Aguila Ammunition, visit the company’s website at www.AguilaAmmo.com.
About TxAT:
TxAT’s mission is to provide technical support and assist in selecting the best ammunition, equipment, and training for customer requirements – covering topics ranging from weapons to counter terrorism and national security. TxAT is the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor for Aguila Ammunition. TxAT also provides training, consulting services and technical support for clients in the aerospace and defense industries covering topics ranging from weapons to counter terrorism and national security.
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