NSSA members who have earned a position on any All-American or Class All-American team or have been inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame are eligible to purchase a ring commemorating their accomplishment. This applies to both 2019 honorees and those from prior years. The rings can be ordered from Balfour, and several metal and engraving options are available. Get more information and download order forms at Balfoural.com. … [Read more...]
Final Shots: D.G. “Skeet” Hier
D. G. "Skeet" Hier of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away March 2, 2019 at the age of 72. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. Skeet was an avid hunter and skeet shooter. He won numerous local, state, and national skeet shooting awards and was inducted into the Nebraska Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 2003. Skeet also served as a state director for the National Skeet Shooting Association for many years. He participated in 17 world shoots, which he thoroughly enjoyed (he possibly liked the card games as much as the shooting!). Skeet was a longtime … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Donald R. “Don” Blaylock
Former NSSA Executive Committee member and Zone 7 Hall of Fame inductee Donald R. "Don" Blaylock of Cody, Wyoming, passed away on February 28. Don served on the EC representing Zone 7 for six years, 2001-2006. He was instrumental in building registered skeet shooting in the state of Wyoming and was a two-time Wyoming State Champion. He was inducted into the Zone 7 Hall of Fame and was awarded the Kinkner-Dubois award in 2009 for his service to Zone 7 skeet. Don's friend Billy D. Williams inducted him into the Hall of Fame and shared his induction speech, parts of which are below: Don … [Read more...]
NSSA Shoot Register: See Upcoming Shoots
You can plan your registered shooting events for the next three months with our printable NSSA Shoot Register. So you won't have to search through monthly target listings to find registered tournaments, we've separated those two categories into separate lists. Our list is automatically updated weekly, so you can check back at any time to find events for the next three months, by state. You'll also find Top 100, Zone, and State shoots on every month's listing. View/Download the NSSA Shoot Register - Tournaments View/Download the NSSA Shoot Register - Monthly Targets … [Read more...]
2020-2024 Kolar U.S. Open iShoot Approved by EC
Two major changes are in store for the U.S. Open starting in 2020. Kolar has offered and the Executive Committee has approved a five-year title sponsorship of the event for the years 2020 through 2024, during which it will be known as the Kolar U.S. Open. In addition, the EC has approved the adoption of an iShoot format to increase participation and allow all members to participate by providing satellite sites at clubs closer to their homes. "Our goal is to deliver the U.S. Open to you in a traditional weekend format, Friday to Sunday; bring a national-level shoot to a club closer to you; and … [Read more...]
High School Seniors: Apply for NSSA-NSCA Scholarships
NSSA and NSCA will each award four $2500 college scholarships this year to deserving members who will graduate from high school and start a four-year college program in 2019. The scholarships will be awarded based on academics, citizenship, and participation in NSSA or NSCA. Applicants must submit an application, a short essay, a transcript, and a letter of recommendation. The scholarships are paid incrementally by semester, and students must maintain a B average. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. Scholarship winners will be notified prior to the end of the school year and will be … [Read more...]
24th Ladies Charity Shoot Supporting Habitat for Humanity
Did you know you can build a house with a shotgun? Well, that’s exactly what this year’s Ladies’ Charity Skeet Classic will do! The 24th Ladies Charity Skeet Classic will be held April 12-14 at the beautiful South River Gun Club in the Atlanta suburb of Covington, GA. Shoot Chairwoman Tami Daniel-Means has announced that the beneficiary of the 2019 shoot will be the Athens (GA) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. “We wanted this event to benefit a charity we can really be proud of,” said Daniel-Means, “and with Habitat, every dollar we raise will go toward building a home for a family who … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Harry Michelson
We were saddened to learn that Harry Michelson of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away on December 29 at the age of 98. Harry was a Master Referee and was named 2008 NSSA Referee of the Year. He was very devoted to skeet and refereed shoots into his 90s. Harry was instrumental in the success of St. Joe Valley Conservation Club and has been honored by the club with the Harry Michelson Open Skeet Shoot for the past five years. He was a true American hero, having had a distinguished military career that began during World War II with the Army Air Corps. He retired in 1964 from the U.S. Air Force with … [Read more...]
Thank You to World Shoot Sponsors
NSSA and participants of the 2018 World Skeet Championships Wish to express our appreciation to the many sponsors whose support enriched the event in so many ways. To those who sponsored gun events, parties, dinners, and special events or provided overall sponsorship for the World Shoot -- we thank you. Please consider the support of these companies when you are making purchasing decisions: Academy Sports + Outdoors BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Blaser Briley Browning Chick-Fil-A Clay Shooter's Supply Decot Hy-Wyd Elite Shotguns Federal Kent … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Andrew Schusteff
We are saddened to report the death on November 11 of Andrew "Andy" Schusteff of Northbrook Sports Club. Andy joined Northbrook in 1991 and volunteered tirelessly as a member of the Board of Directors and as Skeet Director. He was also an NSSA Director from Illinois and friend to NSSA, often providing event coverage and other assistance to Clay Target Nation magazine. Andy had a large and close family of sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was both an attorney and a CPA and was a partner with his brother-in-law in a real estate business. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and many … [Read more...]
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