Killeen axe throwers participate in national competition Six axe throwers from Axed Out Texas competed in Atlanta at the World Axe Throwing League U.S. Open. Author: Matt Lively (KCEN) Updated: 10:29 PM CDT April 11, 2021 KILLEEN, Texas — Six athletes from Axed Out Texas in Killeen traveled to Atlanta, Georgia this weekend to compete in the World Axe Throwing League U.S. Open. "There's only one open a year and out of 128 competitors, we're hoping to talk away with it," Axed Out Texas co-owner Kyle Bower said. Bower opened up Axed Out Texas with other veterans who were hoping to create a community outing for those who were done serving or currently at Fort Hood.