NAPLES, Fla. – Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, a leading premium firearms retailer, proudly announces the addition of Anne Mauro as director of special events and technical services specialist. As a recognized leader in the shooting sports and shotgun industry, Mauro offers a wealth of experience that will further strengthen Cole's outreach and promotion.
Mauro travels nationwide introducing women to shotgun sports and hunting and serves as an NRA Board of Directors Sub-committee member. She is also an essential member of the USA Shooting, NRA National Coach Development Staff and NSCA/NSSA. Mauro is an NRA Certified Advanced Shotgun Coach Level 3, one of twenty and one of 5 women in the country to hold this elite certification. In 2025, she was honored with the prestigious NRA Golden Bullseye Award as Industry Woman of the Year.
Mauro established and serves as head coach of the co-ed University of Maryland Clay Target Team, coaching athletes to 71 medals in the American and International clay target disciplines. Notable coaching wins include:
ACUI - SCTP Collegiate Nationals Division I Classic: All-Around Silver (2025)
ACUI's Upper East Coast Conference Championship, HOA
Champion: 2021-2022, 2013-2014
Silver: 2025-2026, 2024-2025, 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2018-2019
Bronze: 2017-2018, 2016-2017
ACUI National Clay Target Championship (2019)
Bronze: In-Class Sporting Clays, In-Class American Trap
Additionally, Mauro created and leads the NSCA Discover Sporting Clays Experience for Ladies, NSCA Intermediate Sporting Clays Experience for Ladies and NSCA Ladies Open Tournament held annually during the NSCA National Championships.
"Anne's depth of knowledge and leadership is unmatched in our industry," said Rich Cole, owner of Cole Gunsmithing. "Her experience and passion in the shotgun space aligns perfectly with our mission, and she strengthens every aspect of what we do. Cole Gunsmithing is thrilled to welcome her to the team."
As the former vice president of Syren USA, Mauro was instrumental in the successful design and introduction of superior firearms for women with Italian gun makers Caesar Guerini USA/Italy and Fabarm USA/Italy. Following this success, she joined the executive management and engineering team of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH in Germany, where she created the Intuition Series of shotguns and rifles for world-wide distribution.
"It is an honor to be an integral member with the highly talented and sought-after Cole Team," said Mauro. "Developing specialized programs, solving technical needs, working with our brands and serving the shooting communities for greater growth are areas I enjoy focusing my knowledge and experience."
At Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, Mauro bridges technical expertise and consumer engagement. She plays a key role in program development, event strategy and brand collaboration, working within the shooting community to expand Cole's presence. Through specialized initiatives and events, she helps showcase Cole's products and services while strengthening connections across the industry.
For more information on Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing and the premium firearms offered, visit www.colegun.com or contact the team at (800) 650-2653.
About Cole Gunsmithing: Established in 1985, Cole Fine Guns & Gunsmithing is a family-owned and operated business serving shotgun professionals and enthusiasts across the United States and beyond. With a storied expertise in European shotguns, Cole has become a certified service center as well as a certified warranty center for multiple premium shotgun manufacturers. Cole's team consists of some of the most experienced gunsmiths in the country, and their inventory of exclusive shotguns and parts is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Learn more at www.colegun.com.