Introducing the 2017 NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors Presented by Brownells

The National Rifle Association’s Youth Programs Division is proud to introduce the 2017 NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors Presented by Brownells. These selected few represent the NRA and its National Shooting Sports Youth Cooperative Organizations including Boy Scouts of America, BSA Venturing, National High School Rodeo Association, Royal Rangers, and USA Shooting. 

These students are nominated by their respective organizations following a rigorous application process, taking in to account their academic performance, leadership skills, commitment to their communities, as well as their involvement in the shooting sports.

During their term, Ambassadors provide perspective and serve as advisers on youth shooting sports topics. Not only does the Youth Ambassador program encourage growth of the shooting sports, but it also encourages increased industry support of youth shooting.

The 2017 NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors Presented by Brownells are:

Hailing from Magnolia, Texas, Keaton Sharp, 18, is a high school senior, Eagle Scout, and competitive shotgun shooter participating mostly in International Trap.

Jamie Lear, 18, is another Texan from Perryton and is a freshman at Oklahoma State University. Jamie’s won numerous venturing awards including the Silver and Gold Awards. She’s well-disciplined in shooting and archery, and favors shotgun shooting. She is also active in the university’s Shotgun Club.

Taylor Holland, 17, is a high school student from Bee Branch, Arkansas. Taylor is a crack-shot with her shotgun and all-round rodeo athlete, competing in American Trap at the National High School Rodeo Finals, as well as in International Trap.

Mason Haynes, 17, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is another high school student from the Sooner State. He enjoys rifle sports and competes at the state and regional levels in muzzleloader, rifle, pistol, and shotgun. Mason also possesses a passion for teaching others the sport and assists at shooting events in his community.

Lydia Paterson, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas. Lydia competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in Air Pistol and is this year’s most experienced Ambassador. She is also a sophomore at the University of St. Mary, where she is pursuing a degree in Biology.

Trevor Goin, 19, of Prospect, Virginia is an all-around shooter whose first love is shotgun shooting. Trevor has favored shotgun shooting from a young age and has competed for the Virginia 4-H since he was 11 years old. He is also the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Youth Award, which honors outstanding youth participation in the shooting sports.


For more information about the National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors program, visit the website or email [email protected].