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Support Youth, Other Programs with NSSA-NSCA Donations

October 11, 2019 By Sherry Kerr

Support Youth, Other Programs with NSSA-NSCA Donations

If you're a supporter of NSSA-NSCA and our various programs and want to offer financial support, we want you to know how to do so. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the National Skeet Shooting Association (of which the NSSA, NSCA, and National Shooting Complex are divisions) is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. While you may choose to make a general donation to the nonprofit corporation or to either association, you may also specify how your contribution is to be earmarked, such as for the NSCA USA Sporting Clays Team, to the youth shooting program, NSSA-NSCA Hall of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: National Shooting Complex, NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: Donations, Hall of Fame, museum, USA Sporting Clays Team, youth

Officers Address Membership on Endowments

August 21, 2019 By Sherry Kerr

Officers Address Membership on Endowments

The Officers of the National Skeet Shooting Association wish to address and update the NSSA-NSCA membership on a matter under discussion: To our membership, Members, sponsors and others have, from time to time, given gifts to the NSSA-NSCA. Sometimes the donor has specified their intent for these donations, such as 'Youth Shooting.' Because we have determined that there is substantial interest among our members and friends in supporting the work of the Association, we are exploring the potential benefits of soliciting gifts and donations to the Association in a more formal and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: endowment program, NSSA Officers

August Is National Shooting Sports Month

August 8, 2019 By

August Is National Shooting Sports Month

National Shooting Sports Month in August is the perfect opportunity for experienced target shooters and newcomers alike to head to a shooting range and experience what millions of Americans have long appreciated — that a day at the range is a day of fun! This 31-day celebration of the shooting sports, developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) in 2017, reminds people that everyone can enjoy these safe, fun and social activities. It’s also the perfect time for an experienced shooter to mentor a newcomer in a sport that can provide a lifetime of enjoyment at every skill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: National Shooting Complex, NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: National Shooting Sports Foundation, National Shooting Sports Month, NSSF

A Changing of the Guard at Kolar

May 19, 2019 By

A Changing of the Guard at Kolar

After 27 years establishing the brand and directing the sales, financial, and administrative aspects of Kolar Arms, John P. Ramagli is stepping away from the daily management of the Racine, Wisconsin firearms manufacturer. Ramagli, widely recognized as “Rags,” will continue in the role of a consultant and remain active in various aspects of Kolar’s continued business development. Ramagli, 73, cited recent open-heart surgery as a major contributing factor in his decision. Jeff Mainland is now Chief Executive Officer and President of both Kolar and U.S. Competition Arms, the manufacturer of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: John Ramagli, Kolar

Final Shots: James “Jim” Swanzy III

March 11, 2019 By Sherry Kerr

Final Shots: James “Jim” Swanzy III

James (Jim) Swanzy III of Clute, Texas, long-time president of Capital City Skeet & Trap, passed away on February 21. Jim and his wife Marian were married for over 40 years and lived in Austin. After retirement, Jim enjoyed shooting and riding and traveling on his BMW motorcycles. He played an integral part in making Austin's Capital City Clays a welcoming and fun location for shooting skeet, trap, and sporting clays. Following the death of Marian in 2016, Jim married Margaret Kana in 2017 and moved to Clute. In September 2018, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jim fought the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Final Shots, Final Shots, NSCA News Tagged With: Final Shots, obituary

New NSCA Charter Calls for New NSCA Elections

June 24, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

New NSCA Charter Calls for New NSCA Elections

The NSCA Advisory Council has developed and the NSSA Executive Committee has approved a new charter for the National Sporting Clays Association, which is a division of the National Skeet Shooting Association. The charter defines a new governance structure and calls for elections to be held this year. The new governing structure eliminates the Advisory Council and Regional Delegate positions and creates a 15-member Executive Council, with three members from each region, elected from the National Delegate body. Five officers will be elected from the Executive Council. The new governing bodies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: election, National Delegates, NSCA charter

Support Kids & Clays and SCTP at Registered Shoot

June 23, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

Support Kids & Clays and SCTP at Registered Shoot

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is partnering with the Kids & Clays Foundation to hold a registered two-day sporting clays charity event at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, during SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships. The event is open to the public, parents, and coaches of athletes attending the SCTP Nationals, as well as the athletes themselves. All registrants for the event will be entered into a drawing for a large prize package of firearms and outdoor and shooting gear worth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, Kids & Clays, SCTP

Former NSSA-NSCA Executive Director Don Snyder Passes

June 20, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

Former NSSA-NSCA Executive Director Don Snyder Passes

We are very saddened to report that Don Snyder, former NSSA-NSCA Executive Director, passed away Wednesday, May 30. Don was a World Champion skeet shooter, many-time All-American, and a member of the Armed Forces Skeet Association Hall of Fame. After retiring from the Air Force, Don began working for NSSA and the National Shooting Complex, filling numerous roles over the years. He served as NSSA Chief Instructor, managed the NSCA 5-stand truck and trailer program, and was the personnel director for the National Shooting Complex. He later became the NSSA Director prior to becoming the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Final Shots, Final Shots, National Shooting Complex, NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: Don Snyder, NSSA Director, NSSA-NSCA Executive Director

2018 NSSA-NSCA Scholarship Recipients

May 18, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

2018 NSSA-NSCA Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to eight 2018 high school graduates who are recipients of $2500 NSSA-NSCA scholarships. The scholarship winners were chosen for their leadership, academics, and participation in NSSA-NSCA. Watch for profiles of each scholarship recipient in the June issue of Clay Target Nation. NSSA Scholarship Recipients Olivia Grace “Gracie” Woelffer Congratulations to Gracie Woelffer of Fort Mill, South Carolina, on being awarded a $2500 NSSA scholarship. Gracie is a recent graduate of Christian Liberty Academy and plans to continue her education at Liberty University. Her home shooting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clay Target Nation - ARTICLES, NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: NSSA-NSCA Scholarship Recipients, Scholarship

Watch for Increased Target Prices

March 3, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

Watch for Increased Target Prices

Shooters will soon be feeling the trickle-down effects of higher-priced components in clay targets, according to White Flyer Targets, manufacturer of the clay targets used by many clubs across the country. Phil Murray of White Flyer explained the necessity for the cost increase in recent letters to its distributors and gun clubs: March 13, 2018 Dear White Flyer Distributor, As many of you are aware the aluminum industry has recently experienced a major revitalization. In the aluminum manufacturing process, pitch plays a significant role in the smelting of the ore. Because of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: National Shooting Complex, NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: targets, White Flyer

Order Eye/Ear Safety Signs for Ranges

March 3, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

Order Eye/Ear Safety Signs for Ranges

Help keep shooters at your range safer by posting these safety signs on the property, reminding everyone that eye and ear protection are needed at all times. The signs are being sold by NSSA-NSCA for $5.00 each, plus shipping. Printed on durable PVC plastic, the 12x8-inch signs will withstand weather conditions and last for years. Thanks to Laporte Traps who donated the safety signs to NSSA-NSCA. To order, contact Lori Bauchman (NSCA), at lbauchman@nssa-nsca.com, 210-688-3371 ext. 961, or Stephanie Haga (NSSA), shaga@nssa-nsca.com, 210-688-3371 ext. 962.     … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: clubs, safety signs

Open Letter to Our Membership

February 26, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

Open Letter to Our Membership

Below is an open letter to NSSA-NSCA members and governing bodies: February 23, 2018 Further to our letter published to NSSA-NSCA membership in January regarding the 2018 winter executive meetings (see “Target Talk” dated January 24, 2018), we feel it is important to keep all members up to date on the latest association business. Subsequent to the NSCA Advisory Council session in San Antonio, January 19-20, 2018, progress has been made by the Advisory Council members who have signed their Conflict of Interest (COI) form and who have agreed to continue to serve in their duly-elected Advisory … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: Advisory Council, Executive Council, letter, NSCA governance

SCTP/SASP Nationals at Cardinal Center

August 15, 2017 By Sherry Kerr

SCTP/SASP Nationals at Cardinal Center

The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships brought together competitive shooters, ages 8 to 23, from 32 states to compete for national titles in the shotgun disciplines of Skeet, Skeet Doubles, Sporting Clays, American Trap, Handicap Trap, Bunker Trap, and Trap Doubles. Pistol and rifle competitors competed for action steel-shooting titles in Rimfire Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, Iron Sight Rifle and Optics Rifle divisions. The event was July 8-15 at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. This was SCTP-SASP's largest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: SASP, Scholastic Action Shooting Program, Scholastic Clay Target Program, Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, SCTP, SCTP/SASP Nationals, skeet, sporting clays, SSSF

10 Ways to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month

August 1, 2017 By Sherry Kerr

10 Ways to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month

Shooting ranges and firearms retailers are invited to be part of the first National Shooting Sports Month this August by listing their shooting events, programs, and promotions at Shootingsportsmonth.org. The excitement of having your shot break a flying clay target or knock over a steel plate (clang!) and then sharing the fun of that experience awaits all who participate in National Shooting Sports Month this August. The National Shooting Sports Foundation declared this 31-day celebration to encourage you to spend trigger time at a local shooting range. Here are 10 ways to celebrate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: Firearm Safety, LETSGOSHOOTING, National Shooting Sports Month, NSSF

Support Freedom Hunters at Benelli USA Invitational

July 31, 2017 By Sherry Kerr

Support Freedom Hunters at Benelli USA Invitational

Benelli USA invites the outdoors industry to join in support of Freedom Hunters at this year's Benelli USA Invitational. Slated for September 15 at Prince George's County Trap and Skeet in Glen Dale, Maryland, the event will raise money for Freedom Hunters through a team-based sporting clays competition, silent auction and raffle. "We are very excited to be hosting The Benelli Invitational for the third year. It is great to see so many of our industry partners at this event and hope to see even more this year. The day combines great food, terrific auction items, friendly competition on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, sporting clays

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