Greyson Ponder

Hometown: Antioch, Illinois
Instagram: @greysonwponder

For as long as I can remember, shooting has been part of my life. At a very young age my dad instilled in me a love for the outdoors. I have been fortunate to have traveled throughout the country and around the world experiencing different cultures and enjoying nature through hunting and fishing.  These experiences taught me valuable life lessons and have helped mold me into the man I am today. I am now a junior in college at Liberty University studying Marketing and Professional Sales. I also own a business in financial technology services and digital marketing.

In 2017 I was introduced to competitive shooting. From 8^th grade to my senior year of high school I competed in the SCTP for the state of Wisconsin and the Westosha Central Falcons. Competing for the Falcons in trap, skeet and sporting clays, taught me the importance of teamwork and competition on a state and national scale. Since 2020 I have shot registered targets in the NSCA for state, regional, and national events competing at the highest level and honing my skills in sporting clays and Fitasc. In addition to competing, I also am a registered sporting clays instructor for the NSCA and a certified instructor of Target Line Shooting School. I am blessed with the ability to compete at the professional level and have a passion for teaching others how to improve their skills. 

From my first years competitively shooting till now I have shot with Kolar. The Kolar Team is incredible at all levels and produces some of the finest competitive shotguns in the world. I am proud and honored to be a member of Team Kolar and represent such a great company.

I compete with this Scripture in mind:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, and who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Equipment:

• Gun: Kolar Max Clays Flat Taper 32”

• Receiver: Rounded with Select Engraving and Black Cerakote Finish

• Stock: No modifications

• Chokes: Kolar Titanium Chokes

• Glasses: Pilla Outlaw X7 from Clay Target Vision

• Ear Protection: Sound Gear

• Vest: Castellani Men Rio Pro Alcantara from Ultimate Shooting Accessories

• Shells: Gamebore Rose Gold 1 oz 1200 7 ½

Major Recent Accomplishments:

Master Class NSCA

2024 Wester Regional Fitasc Grand Slam Junior 4th

2024 Western Regional Main Event Junior 3rd

2023 NSCA Nationals Fitasc Junior 4th

2023 FLC Open Helice Champion and All-Around 3^rd Place

2023 Illinois State Main Event Junior Champion

2023 Illinois State Five Stand Champion

2023 North American Finale Beretta Fitasc Triple Crown Junior Silver (2^nd)

2023 American Fitasc Grand Prix Junior Bronze Medal (3^rd)

2023 Kriegoff All-American Junior Team

2022 Illinois State Fitasc Champion and Junior Champion

2021 Wisconsin SCTP State All Around HOA Champion

2019 Wisconsin SCTP State All Around HOA Champion

2019 Wisconsin SCTP Sporting Clays State HOA Champion

2019 North Central Regional C Class Main and Fitasc Champion

2019 Sub Junior Fitasc and Sporting All-American Team