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About Us
Shamrock Leathers Inc. is a premiere
manufacturer of quality leather products
and our facility is located in St. Joseph,
Minnesota, USA. Our two product lines,
clay target shooting gear and award
plaques, continue to grow each year.
Since our inception in 1968, we have been
committed to innovation, excellence, and
customer satisfaction.
manufacturer of quality leather products
and our facility is located in St. Joseph,
Minnesota, USA. Our two product lines,
clay target shooting gear and award
plaques, continue to grow each year.
Since our inception in 1968, we have been
committed to innovation, excellence, and
customer satisfaction.
9722 320th St, St Joseph MN, 56374 ~ 1.800.728.5184 ~ info@shamrockleathers.com
Our Story...
Ed Brophy was first introduced to trapshooting in 1968. He attended the MN State shoot with a friend. At that time he was an industrial arts major at St Cloud
State University with a class on product design. Having been a leather enthusiast for many years, Ed saw a way for his talents in leather to be applied in
building a product, namely the leather shell bag. That fall he set up his first display, a folding table, at the Steer & Calf shoot and received his first order.
Later that fall he traveled to Sioux Falls to secure his first trophy from the Sioux Indian Shoot. The order was for 50 bags which took him 6 months to complete.
Ed graduated in 1970 and began teaching high school industrial arts. Every summer he grew Shamrock Leathers by attending club shoots, state shoots and
the Grand American. During this time his reputation as an elite craftsman and of the quality of his products was on the rise. By 1976 he was making 3x his
teacher’s salary with Shamrock Leathers. The next year he and his wife Carol both quit their teaching jobs to focus on Shamrock full time.
The late 70’s saw a dramatic increase in the price of silver, which was a popular shooting trophy. Ed seized the opportunity by approaching several state trap
associations to use his leather products as trophies. As an enticement, Ed offered the engraving of a state logos which he developed. Many states signed
on and Shamrock grew steadily over the 80’s and 90's.
Today, Shamrock's clients and individual customers span all 50 states and 6 countries. We have a expanded our line of shooting products and developed
and second line of award plaques that are uniquely Shamrock. Our staff of 13 is dedicated to the quality and service established over 40 years ago.
Ed Brophy was first introduced to trapshooting in 1968. He attended the MN State shoot with a friend. At that time he was an industrial arts major at St Cloud
State University with a class on product design. Having been a leather enthusiast for many years, Ed saw a way for his talents in leather to be applied in
building a product, namely the leather shell bag. That fall he set up his first display, a folding table, at the Steer & Calf shoot and received his first order.
Later that fall he traveled to Sioux Falls to secure his first trophy from the Sioux Indian Shoot. The order was for 50 bags which took him 6 months to complete.
Ed graduated in 1970 and began teaching high school industrial arts. Every summer he grew Shamrock Leathers by attending club shoots, state shoots and
the Grand American. During this time his reputation as an elite craftsman and of the quality of his products was on the rise. By 1976 he was making 3x his
teacher’s salary with Shamrock Leathers. The next year he and his wife Carol both quit their teaching jobs to focus on Shamrock full time.
The late 70’s saw a dramatic increase in the price of silver, which was a popular shooting trophy. Ed seized the opportunity by approaching several state trap
associations to use his leather products as trophies. As an enticement, Ed offered the engraving of a state logos which he developed. Many states signed
on and Shamrock grew steadily over the 80’s and 90's.
Today, Shamrock's clients and individual customers span all 50 states and 6 countries. We have a expanded our line of shooting products and developed
and second line of award plaques that are uniquely Shamrock. Our staff of 13 is dedicated to the quality and service established over 40 years ago.
Highlights
1968: Received the first trophy order for 50 bags.
1977: Bag for ATA President Forrest Woods, Ed was featured on the Cover of Trap & Field with the president and the bag.
1986: Contracted by Clairidge Casino to do 20 bags for the Mickey Mantle Handicap.
1995: Received the first order from the ATA
1997: Contracted by ATA President Lucky Nightingale to produce bags constructed of elephant for each member of the Executive Committee.
1999: Donated a special hand tooled bag to legendary actor Charlton Heston on behalf of the ATA membership at the 100th Grand American.
2010: Donated a series of 5 bags for MN’s youth fund auction bringing in over $8000
Milestones
45 years in business with Shamrock Leathers
40 consecutive years as a vendor at the Grand American
1968: Received the first trophy order for 50 bags.
1977: Bag for ATA President Forrest Woods, Ed was featured on the Cover of Trap & Field with the president and the bag.
1986: Contracted by Clairidge Casino to do 20 bags for the Mickey Mantle Handicap.
1995: Received the first order from the ATA
1997: Contracted by ATA President Lucky Nightingale to produce bags constructed of elephant for each member of the Executive Committee.
1999: Donated a special hand tooled bag to legendary actor Charlton Heston on behalf of the ATA membership at the 100th Grand American.
2010: Donated a series of 5 bags for MN’s youth fund auction bringing in over $8000
Milestones
45 years in business with Shamrock Leathers
40 consecutive years as a vendor at the Grand American
Right to left: Ed, Carol, Lisa, Bryan Brophy
First display at the Grand American, 1973
Ed presenting bag to
ATA President Forrest
Woods, Summer 1977
ATA President Forrest
Woods, Summer 1977
Ed with ATA President Gene
Clawson presenting bag to
NRA spokesman Charleton
Heston at the 100th Grand
Annivesary, 1999
Clawson presenting bag to
NRA spokesman Charleton
Heston at the 100th Grand
Annivesary, 1999
Ed at the Grand with the US
Seal, 1976
Seal, 1976
ATA President Lucky
Nightingale & Executive
Committee with Elephant
Bags, 1997
Nightingale & Executive
Committee with Elephant
Bags, 1997
Carol, Bryan, and Ed
celebrating 25th Grand
American Anniversary,
1997
celebrating 25th Grand
American Anniversary,
1997
Official Licensee
Official Licensee
Sustaining Sponsor
Member
Frank Little's bag, Penn. Hall of Fame
Autographed Mickey Mantle bag, Penn Hall of Fame