Jared Lewis
Social Ambassador
My name is Jared Lewis and I hail from the great state of Mississippi. My love for the outdoors started at the age of 6 when I watched my dad miss an absolute giant buck from a ladder stand during bow season. It’s hard to remember what all you did when you were 6 but in that moment I was hooked. It was later in life, during college at Delta State, that I started hunting waterfowl. I meet an ole boy by the name of Cole Yarborough who showed me the ropes. I am forever thankful we crossed paths. Not long after graduating I joined the Army guard where I became a 13A Field Artillery Officer. In 2018, I deployed with my unit in support of Operation Inherent Resolve where I spent time in southern and northern Syria. When I returned home is when I found my love for photography and videography. It was the only thing that could quiet my mind. All these things have led me here and I look forward to sharing my passion of creativity and Benelli shotguns with you all. “Anything worth doing is worth over doing.”
Benelli: How long have you been a Benelli ambassador and what does it mean to you to be associated with Benelli? Jared: Just started this summer. Benelli is always pushing the brand standard to new levels. I enjoy being apart of a organization who is always striving to get better.
Benelli: How long have you been hunting or shooting and what got you into this sport?
Jared: I have been hunting since I was 6. My dad is who brought up through the ranks of hunting. It was mostly deer hunting but later in life I got into waterfowl hunting.
Benelli: If you could only have one Benelli firearm, what would it be and why?
Jared: Benelli 828U. I have a fascination with over unders. A lot of people like that 3rd shot but you don’t need it if you make the first two count.
Benelli: What is your career highlight or achievement?
Jared: Starting a ammunition company with a few buddies
Benelli: What is your favorite hobby, other than hunting or shooting?
Jared: Running a camera.
Benelli: Who was the childhood idol that led you into the hunting or shooting industry?
Jared: Really my dad. He pushed me hard as a kid when it came to shooting.
Benelli: Coldest / most miserable place you’ve ever been while hunting? Was it “successful” though?
Jared: MS Delta. It was my 2nd waterfowl hunt. It was so cold that by the end I had to crawl to my truck because it felt like I was walking on my bones. I’m pretty sure we were borderline hypothermic. No we didn’t kill much either.
Benelli: What was your first firearm and how did you get it? Do you still have it?
Jared: Was a 20 gauge pump shotgun. No I do not have it.
Benelli: What is your favorite food?
Jared: Steak
Benelli: Rapid-fire:
Physical Strength or Mental Strength? Mental
Time travel: into the past or into the future? Past
Cannonball into a pool or dip toe in first? Cannonball
Sleep in or Nap? Nap
Chuck Norris or Bruce Lee? Bruce Lee
Pineapple Pizza or Candy Corn? Candy Corn
Ketchup or Ranch? Ranch
Funny story or one-liner? Funny Story
Air guitar or air drums? Air guitar
Apple or Android? Apple
Loud neighbors or Nosey neighbors? Loud
Beer or Bourbon? Bourbon
Benelli: What are the three least-likely words that someone would use to describe you?
Jared: Funny Wild Spastic
