When I first stepped onto a trap field as a 13-year-old in 1991, I never could have imagined where this sport would take me. I certainly never dreamed that one day I would have the honor of serving as President of the Ohio State Trapshooting Association.
Trapshooting has been a part of my life for more than three decades. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to compete, travel, build lifelong friendships, and share countless memories with shooters and their families. Like so many others, I came to this sport because I enjoyed shooting, but I stayed because of the people, the friendships, and the sense of community that make trapshooting so special.
Serving as President of the OSTA is both an honor and a privilege. I have tremendous respect for those who have served before me and helped build the Ohio State Shoot into the outstanding event it is today. I do not take the responsibility of carrying on that tradition lightly.
One of the things I appreciate most is seeing the next generation of young shooters stepping onto the line. When I see a 13-year-old pick up a shotgun, compete at a local club, or attend the Ohio State Shoot for the first time, I am reminded of where my own journey began in 1991. None of us knows where this sport may take that young shooter—or what role they may someday play in its future.
As President, my goal is to work alongside our dedicated Board of Directors, our gun clubs, sponsors, volunteers, shooters, and families to continue moving the OSTA forward while respecting the traditions that have made Ohio trapshooting what it is today.
To everyone who has been part of my journey over the years, thank you. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to a sport that has given me so much.
It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as your President, and I look forward to welcoming shooters and families from across Ohio and around the country to the 2027 Ohio State Shoot.
I hope to see you on the line.
Jennifer Schwartz
President, 2026–2027
Ohio State Trapshooting Association
