Copa Aguila 2024 Attracts More Than 350 Competitors

The return of the Copa Aguila after a five-year hiatus featured Sporting Clays, Five-Stand, Rifle Silhouette and more during the three-day competition in September.

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posted on October 8, 2024
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Passion, camaraderie and sportsmanship were all on display at the 2024 Copa Aguila, held in Saltillo, Coahuila, México, Sept. 27-29.
Photo courtesy of Aguila Ammunition

The 2024 Copa Aguila tournament held in Saltillo, Coahuila, México, from September 27-29 attracted more than 350 participants from around the world to compete in disciplines like Sporting Clays, Five-Stand, Rifle Silhouette and action shooting.

Jonathan Prince
Jonathan Prince earned the top honor at the 2024 Copa Aguila, solidifying his place among the best shooters in tournament history.

 

This year’s tournament, which marked the return of the Copa Aguila for the first time since 2019, was a collaborative effort with Club De Tiro Saltillo Safari and Club Escopeteros del Norte. With a field of shooters ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals competing this year, Aguila Ammunition said the 2024 Copa Aguila created “an atmosphere of friendly competition and shared passion for shooting sports.” Not only that, the 2024 Copa Aguila featured more than $50,000 in awards and prizes.

U.S. competitor Jonathan Prince claimed the grand prize after topping the 2024 Copa Aguila overall leaderboard.

“After the return of the Copa Aguila since 2019, I’m proud to have claimed the High Overall title in both the Main and Five-Stand events,” Prince said on social media. “A huge thank you to Saltillo Safari and Club Escopeteros del Norte for their incredible hospitality and for running such a well-organized competition. The targets were set to an incredible standard making it an unforgettable experience.”

Rifle silhouette
The Rifle Silhouette competition at the 2024 Copa Aguila featured 120 shots, divided into three rounds of 40 each. Silhouette competition originated in Mexico and, after crossing the border in the 1960s, remains a popular shooting discipline in the U.S. today.

 

More about the match: “The 2024 Copa Aguila reinforced its standing as a marquee event in the shooting sports world. As Aguila Ammunition looks ahead to future editions, the bar has been set high, promising more thrilling competitions, larger turnouts and unforgettable experiences for participants and attendees alike.”

Previously, the Copa Aguila tournament was held in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

Copa Aguila 2024
Mexico’s Club Escopeteros del Norte (pictured) and Club De Tiro Saltillo Safari collaborated to host the 2024 Copa Aguila., which is the largest competitive shooting event held in Mexico.

 

Learn more at aguilaammo.com.

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