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The National Skeet Shooting Association is the world's largest organization dedicated to the sport of Skeet Shooting.

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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The October issue of Clay Target Nation is packed with event coverage as well as tips and advice from our experts.

In our Training Tips columns, John Shima reminds shooters that learning how to shoot skeet isn’t just about improving your game — it’ll also help you become a better person along the way. Meanwhile, Anthony Matarese Jr. shares a personal anecdote about being disappointed with his performance and talks shooters through how to deal with not meeting their own expectations.

Competition season is in full swing heading into big year-end events, and this issue has coverage of the NSSA Zone Shoots, the PA State Skeet Championship, the Junior World Skeet Championships and the NSCA North Central Regional.

In our “From the Archives” article celebrating CTN’s 10th anniversary, we are rerunning an article from 2026 discussing a question that shooter and instructor Gary Walstrom says is important to understand: What time tense do you shoot in? We also have a review of the new Fabarm Infinite RS side-by-side, an interesting opinion on whether sporting clays is an art or a science, and a cool look at some of the AI and virtual reality options for training skeet and sporting clays at home using new technology.

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Clay Target Nation is available monthly to all members in digital and/or print form. Not a member? You can receive the next issue when you join at http://nssa-nsca.org/join-nssa-nsca/.

First-Timer’s Guide to the World Skeet Championships

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The World Skeet Championships are the premier annual event in American Skeet, and a trip to the World Shoot is a bucket-list item for almost everyone who participates in the sport. We want you to enjoy every minute of it and get the most from your trip to the National Shooting Complex, so we’ve prepared a guide answering many of the most commonly asked questions from first-timers at the World Shoot.

Among the topics covered are what to do first when you arrive at the National Shooting Complex, which options are a good idea for a first-timer, ammunition, gun storage, on-site transportation and parking, bringing family as spectators, when and where to practice, where to see scores, and much more. You can see the guide here.

World Shoot Ladies Clinic Seeking Instructors

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NSSA is recruiting experienced lady skeet shooters to serve as instructors for our third annual Ladies Skeet Clinic at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, timed to coincide with the Mini and World Shoot. “Your expertise and passion for skeet shooting would make a real impact on our event,” says event coordinator Hannah Goddard, “and we would be honored to have you with us. Special thanks to those of you who taught last year — your efforts were key to the clinic’s success.”

Last year, 21 women and girls attended the clinic to learn the basics of shotgun shooting and skeet in a supportive, all-female setting. The excitement was clear as they hit their first skeet targets or mastered tough shots, guided by our dedicated instructors.

This year, we’re expanding the Ladies Skeet Clinic with an additional session on Thursday, September 25, to complement our main event on Friday, September 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Thursday session will be smaller, handling overflow from Friday’s clinic to maintain an ideal instructor-to-student ratio. The Friday session is timed to conclude before the Mini begins that afternoon.

The clinic begins with a brief classroom session covering introductions, safety, and foundational knowledge, followed by the best part, hands-on time at the fields. The NSSA provides lunch and a memorable group photo to cap off the experience.

This opportunity is not limited to NSSA Certified Instructors; experienced, passionate shooters are also welcomed. “Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to share your knowledge and love for skeet shooting!” said Goddard. “We welcome anyone with a passion for the sport and a desire to inspire other women.”

If you’re interested in lending your expertise, contact Hannah Goddard at 703-946-7644 or hnnhgoddard@gmail.com for more details or to volunteer.

 

Records Annual Proof Posted for Review

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The 2025 NSSA Records Annual, based on 2024 averages, is now ready for your review. The annual will go to the printer soon, but first you have an opportunity to preview the publication and let NSSA know if any edits are needed.

If you have questions or corrections, please submit them to Jessica Wolfe, NSSA Assistant Director, at jwolfe@nssa-nsca.com no later than August 8.

Join the NSSA Ideas Team

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NSSA is seeking dedicated members willing to volunteer their time and talents by joining the Ideas Team. This new committee will focus on enhancing our marketing efforts, membership retention, and more. Our goal is to explore innovative ways to engage shooters interested in clay target shooting while also retaining our current membership. Like other committees designated by the Executive Committee, the Ideas Team will provide recommendations based on their expertise to the Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Brainstorming and proposing ideas to engage shooters who are interested in clay target shooting.
  • Brainstorming and proposing ideas to enhance membership benefits, keep members involved, etc.
  • Collaborating with NSSA staff and other volunteers to refine and implement ideas.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of proposed strategies, offering ongoing feedback.

Would you or an NSSA member you know be interested in contributing time and talents to this effort? We’d love to hear from you!

Please submit the following information:

  • A brief description about yourself (or the applying member)
  • Involvement in the skeet and/or clay target community
  • How you (or they) believe you could add value in this role
  • Contact information (email and phone number)
  • At least one reference contact (name, relationship, and contact info.)

Kindly email the above information to Jessica Wolfe, NSSA Assistant Director, at jwolfe@nssa-nsca.com by September 1, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!
 

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