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About Us
In the quiet seaside town of Vero Beach, Florida, in a small unpretentious building, you will find the headquarters for Europa Corporation, d.b.a. duPONT/KRIEGHOFF Gun Company. The khaki colored building sits in a park like setting, with tropical flowers peeking out from under palm trees. A small sign denotes the company name, but its presence deceives the usual clay target shotgun or big game rifle shopper. Once inside, this new facility offers state of the art shopping for high-end shotgun and rifle enthusiasts.
The new showroom is large enough to display over 75 stunningly engraved guns in custom crafted walnut gun cabinets, yet small enough to provide an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. The ambiance is the feel of an old English gun room, with oriental rugs, zebra skin, comfortable deep cushioned chairs, beautiful art and a small bar. The smell of leather, wood and gun oil permeates the air and puts the gentleman shopper at ease – they know this is their store.
duPONT/KRIEGHOFF maintains the world’s largest inventory of new and pre-owned Krieghoff shotguns and rifles. The inventory includes the full gamut of engraving patterns offered by Krieghoff, but the piece de resistance is the large collection of one of a kind, custom engraved guns. With over 70 years in the shotgun business duPONT/KRIEGHOFF has collected a massive inventory of additional Krieghoff barrels, wood sets and receivers and irons.
Whether you are traveling to Florida or looking on the web, duPONT/KRIEGHOFF should be your only stop when shopping for a high-end clay target shotgun or big game rifle. Providing the best to the customer is nothing new at duPONT/KRIEGHOFF – that’s been the goal for over 70 years.
KEMBLE DU PONT
Owner, President
Kemble is the president of duPont/Krieghoff Gun Company which was established in 1955 by her father Hal du Pont. Holding down the title of '#1 Krieghoff Dealer in the World (2017-2023)', Kemble carries on her father's legacy. Customer satisfaction and the overall customer experience ranks first of her many goals.
Under Kemble's leadership, duPont/Krieghoff continues to thrive and expand. Housing the largest quantity of Krieghoff inventory amongst all Krieghoff dealers, she is able to customize your gun down to the wood grain. She is often seen attending events throughout the year including the ATA, AIM, Grand American, SCTP Nationals, and the NSCA Championship Tour including the Nationals Championships, to name a few.
Sharing her advice and knowledge of sporting clay shooting and helping female and youth competitors in the industry are of her greatest passions.
ROLLINS BROWN
Owner, Pro Team Manager
Rollins is a multi-time, multi-team NSCA All-American, and former PSCA Pro, with over 150,000 registered targets. As an attorney and agriculture businessman at home, he has helped his wife Kemble grow and modernize duPont/Krieghoff for over 15 years. Along with competing at a high level, he spent many years in leadership positions at NSCA and F(lorida)SCA.
He has a strong passion for helping customers discuss everything from POl and stock fits to improving shooting techniques that will take your game to a higher level. He created the Facebook "Clay Shooting!" group as a place for everyone to interact with the best. Rollins travels alongside Kemble to events and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
He will take the time to teach you how to put more X's on your scorecard.
STEPHANIE COBB
General Manager
When you call us, it is most likely Stephanie’s voice you hear on the other line! She is duPont/Krieghoff’s general manager and handles a bit of everything, including but not limited to, scheduling service, answering your general questions, prepping for events, and shipping your new gun to you.
When Stephanie is not at work, you can find her out on her ranch with her husband Scott or planning her next hunting trip. Having been a friendly face amongst the sporting clay community for years, it is such an honor to have her working alongside us!
CHRIS BERARDINELLI
Krieghoff Certified Gunsmith
Chris is our primary Krieghoff Certified Gunsmith, here to help you with everything from annual services to polishing and refinishing barrels and parts.
Joining our team in 2021, Chris has become a valuable asset to our customers. You may recognize him from some of the many events we attend throughout the year, both working and competing. With 16 years of competitive clay target shooting under his belt, he has a full understanding of your needs for timely annuals and any other services.
If your Krieghoff is in need of service, give us a call us at (800) 73K-GUNS to be added to Chris’ calendar.
RICK LOVELACE
Sales Professional
Originally from Mississippi, Rick grew up hunting and shooting with his father and grandfather. He first started competing in skeet at the age of 12, shooting with his grandfather with some of the finest shooters in the country, including a world champion by the name of Clint Hogg. He learned more by watching those men shoot than he did by shooting. He bought his first Krieghoff from Hal du Pont in 1990 and started shooting skeet tournaments with him all around Florida. He started shooting sporting clays competitively in 2012 and went from E class to Master class in 14 months.
Taking a hiatus from competing in 2018, he recently started competing again in February of 2025. Shortly after, Rick joined us at duPont/Krieghoff in April after deciding to come out of retirement. He enjoys fishing with his wife Lana and spending time with their 5 grandkids. He also enjoys hunting and fishing with his sons and grandson any chance he gets.
"I really enjoy being part of the duPont/Krieghoff team, and look forward to selling these fine guns to our great customers for many years to come."
NICOLE LEINER
Webmaster, Photographer
Joining the duPont/Krieghoff team in 2012, Nicole has worked with Kemble for over 13 years. Nicole is our in-house photographer and website manager who keeps our constant influx of new and pre-owned inventory up to date for you to view on our website. If you've shopped our website in the past decade then you know what she's about!
Also a full time freelance portrait and brand photographer, you'll likely always catch her with a camera in her hands.
TIM JEWELL
dK Pro Shooter
Tim Jewell is one of our top dK Pro Shooters from the heart of Kentucky. Owner of his gun club called Rangers Gun Club, Tim has a true appreciation for the sport.
He and his wife Tina have been instructing and teaching for decades and we are fortunate to have him lend his time in our showroom at events such as the Nationals and Regionals.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• 5-Time KY State Champion
• 2-Time KY State FITASC Champion
• 10-Time NSCA All-American
• 2-Time NSCA Team USA
• NSCA Zone 3 Champion
TYLER DUNCAN
dK Pro Shooter
Tyler Duncan is one of dK’s Pro Shooters with over 26 years of experience in the sport. 19 of those years have been with the timeless and reliable Krieghoff K-80.
A few of his upcoming goals include placing Top 5 at a regional event, winning more Montana State Championships, making Super Squad at Nationals, and to help grow the sport locally in his community.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Montana State Sporting Clays Champion
• Montana FITASC Champion
• 14-Time Montana All-State Team Member
• Montana State Sub Gauge HOA
• 3rd-Overall North Central Regional Super Sporting
MIKE DIANDA
dK Pro Shooter
Mike Dianda has dedicated 17 years to pursuing his passion of sporting clay shooting. Creating his own practice course in Nevada, Mike is helping make the sport more accessible to others.
The majority of his time participating in sporting clay shooting has been with his Krieghoff, which he doesn’t plan to change any time soon.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• 4-Time Nevada State Sporting Clays Champion
• California State HOA Sporting Clays Champion
• 2022 3rd Place FITASC North Central Regional Championships
• Numerous Runner-Up Finishes in Various State Shoots
• Numerous Top-15 Finishes in Regional Shoots
MORGAN GOETTE
dK Pro Shooter
Morgan is a dK Pro Shooter with 16 years of shooting experience. Despite her many years of nursing school commitments, she is still a dedicated shooter. She is now a nurse at a Level 1 Trauma center after completing her Master’s Degree at Emory University. She has spent the past 12 years shooting with her cherished K-80 Parcours.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Super Squad National Championship Member
• Georgia State FITASC Champion
• Georgia State Ladies Champion
• All-American Ladies FITASC
• All-Regional Team
• ACUI Ladies International Skeet National Champion
• SCTP Ladies Collegiate Sporting Clays Champion
• SCTP Ladies Varsity Sporting Clays National Champion
THOMAS JACOBS
dK Pro Shooter
Thomas is a dK Pro Shooter with over 8 years of experience. Currently residing in Kansas, he has been shooting his K-80 Pro Sporter for over seven years. At just 22 years old he has been a superstar for a while - just check out his scores! duPont/Krieghoff is proud to have him on our team.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• 2024 Junior All-American Team
• 2024 USA Junior FITASC Team
• 2023 Powder Creek Sporting Clash of the Titans Champ
• 2023 North Central Regional 5 Stand Champion
• 2023 Oklahoma State Prelim Champion
• 2023 Oklahoma State Make a Break Champion
• 2023 Captain American Field Sporting Team
• 2022 National 28 Gauge FITASC Champion
• 2022 FLC CPO All Around Champion
• 2022 Kansas State FITASC Champion
• Numerous Top 10 Junior Regional Finishes
• Numerous Sub Ga Sporting and FITASC Regional Championships
ABEL SPIRE
dK Pro Shooter
Abel has dedicated his life to competitive Sporting Clays Shooting from the young age of 11 years old for the past 23 years. Currently living in the small oil town of Cushing, OK, he raises his two beautiful daughters Sabel and Sawyer along with his wife Teekay. He also operates a gun club just south of Tulsa, OK called Snake Creek Shooting Sports.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• 2024 SE Regional FITASC Runner-Up
• 2023 National Championship 5 - Stand 3rd Overall
• 2022 Jack Links
• Super Sport Runner Up
• 5 Stand Master 1st
• 2022 Western Regional
• Main Event - Master 2nd
• 5- Stand 3rd over all
• Super Sport - Master 2nd
• 2022 TX State Prelim Champ
• 2021 Western Regional Super Sport Champion
• 2021 Western Regional FITASC Master 1st
• 2021 OK State Prelim Champ
• 2018 Krieghoff Cup Runner-Up
• 2018 US Open Super Sport Champ
• 2018 World All Round 3rd
• 2 Time NSCA Open Team All American
• 2017 North Central Regional Runner- Up
• 2017 Western Regional Champ
• 2017 North American FITASC Master 1st
• 2017 South Central Regional FITASC HOA
• 2016 National FITASC runner up
• 5-Time Oklahoma State Champ
• 4-Time Team USA Junior FITASC Team
• Multi-time NSCA Junior All American
• Multi-time NSCA Sub-Junior All American
Captivating interview by Nick Sisley featuring
Kemble du Pont of du Pont Krieghoff Gun Company.