KINGSTON — Hall of Fame inductions are typically reserved for those who have spent a lifetime honing their craft.

Grant Williams reached that milestone at just 34, becoming the youngest inductee into the Idaho Trapshooting Hall of Fame.

Williams was inducted in 2026, joining his father, Darin, and becoming part of the first father-son duo enshrined in the organization’s history.

Trapshooting runs deep in the Williams family. Grant Williams’ grandfather, Floyd Williams, introduced Darin and Beaver Williams to the sport decades ago, and the tradition continues across multiple generations.

Williams lives in Kingston with his wife, Cari, and their two children, an 8-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter. He works as a journeyman main fitter for Avista Utilities.

Despite a résumé filled with championships, Williams is widely known for humility and a willingness to help others learn the sport, traits those close to Williams say mirror Darin Williams’ example.

“The whole family is so proud of all his accomplishments in his shooting career,” Cari Williams said. “So many others look up to him for his confidence, and awesome shooting ability. Grant is one of the humblest people there is and would never brag about any of his accomplishments and wins.”

Williams began competitive shooting at age 11, though he recalls breaking targets as early as age 8. By 2003, Williams was already registering targets and quickly rose through the junior ranks, collecting trophies across Idaho and beyond.

Williams’ championship totals include: Utah (3), Idaho (58), Oregon (5), Inland Empire (5), Washington (29), Western Zone (15), Montana (7) and Grand American (6).

Williams gained national attention at the Grand American, the sport’s premier event, in 2007 at age 16. That year, Williams earned President Handicap Sub Junior runner-up, Clay Target Sub Junior runner-up, All-Around semifinalist and Doubles runner-up champion.

In 2010, Williams added more junior honors, including Clay Target Champion and several runner-up finishes.

A defining moment came in August 2022, when Williams won the 123rd Grand American Trapshooting High All-Around Championship in Sparta, Ill.. Competing against more than 3,000 shooters, Williams posted a 398 out of a possible 400.

The performance solidified Williams’ status as one of the top trapshooters in the world.

Williams has continued to add titles, including several major finishes in 2023: 100 Handicap Champion (8th), Double AA, All-Around Champion runner-up, NRA Singles AAA, Doubles Champion and AAA runner-up, and Doubles Champion AAA fifth place.

Williams’ Amateur Trapshooting Association milestones as of Jan. 24, 2025, include 45,800 singles targets, 32,500 doubles targets and 46,300 handicap targets. Williams reached the 25,000-target mark in handicap (Aug. 11, 2014), singles (May 28, 2015) and doubles (June 14, 2021).

Williams has been an ATA life member since July 10, 2009, earned All-American honors as a junior (third in 2011) and in the open division (first in 2023), and completed the Grand Slam on July 27, 2013.

Mark Kurruk, a fellow Hall of Famer and trapshooting writer, authored Williams’ induction tribute.

“Congratulations to Grant Williams on his induction into the 2026 Idaho Trapshooting Hall of Fame,” Kurruk wrote. “His legacy is defined by his competitive excellence, unwavering humility, and enduring family tradition. As he joins his father in the Idaho Trapshooting Hall of Fame, we honor him for his achievements and his profound impact on trapshooting.”

While the honor marks a major career milestone, Williams said it is not the finish line.

“It is a huge honor and accomplishment, but it’s not the end game; there’s still more to be done,” Williams said. “With my dad being in the hall of fame, we’re hoping the trapshooting genes stay strong, and Hudson will also be in the hall of fame one day.”

    Grant Williams ejects spent shells after firing during a trapshooting round. Williams began competitive shooting at age 11 and rose to become one of the sport’s top competitors.