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K-80 Raffle Tickets Available Now!

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The annual Krieghoff K-80 shotgun raffle is now underway, with one lucky winner taking home a dream gun worth $20,345 when their ticket is drawn during the National Sporting Clays Championship. You do not have to be present to win.

Krieghoff has generously donated a K-80 Sporting model with a tapered flat rib on 32-inch barrels. It will be enhanced with beautiful Symphony Nitride engraving and a category 002 #3 adjustable stock and Schnabel forend.

The annual K-80 raffle is one of the major fundraisers for the USA Sporting Clays Team and also supports the Krieghoff All-American programs for both NSCA and NSSA. Only 407 tickets will be sold at $100 each. To purchase your tickets, call Glynne Moseley, 210-688-3371 ext. 270. The raffle is open only to U.S. residents.

Note: The Krieghoff shotgun winner must have a valid U.S. social security number, as NSSA-NSCA must collect tax and report the winning value to the IRS. We cannot ship firearms outside the U.S
 
 

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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With skeet and sporting clays competitions heating up all over the country, the July issue of Clay Target Nation is packed with event coverage as well as tips and advice from our experts.

In our Training Tips columns, we’re publishing our last article from the late Barry Hartmann, in which he reminds skeet shooters of the importance of persistence and determination. On the sporting clays side, Gil Ash warns against cutting your eyes back to the target and urges shooters to track the target with their nose.

This year, we’re celebrating CTN’s 10th anniversary by bringing you one article each issue from our 2016 archives, and in July, that’s an article from John Shima that reminds shooters of an important fact we tend to forget: It’s just a target. Goals are great, but at the end of the day, what really matters? We also have a great article from sporting clays champion Haylyn Hanks about how to find the coach that meshes with your personality and your goals.

Of course, there’s event coverage galore, with articles on the Briley Blue Goose, the Krieghoff Masters, the Armed Services Skeet Championship and, of course, the U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship. You’ll find Champion and Lady Champion Todd Hitch and Madison Sharpe on the cover, as well as a full article and a bonus photo gallery.

Advertisers in the July issue are:

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/.

NSSA-NSCA Partners with NSSF to Launch New Educational Series

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NSSA-NSCA has partnered with NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, to release a new educational content series designed to help new and non-traditional shooters confidently get started in shotgun sports. The series, available now on NSSF’s consumer-facing platform, LetsGoShooting.org, includes comprehensive hub pages and short instructional videos focused on the fundamentals of skeet and sporting clays, covering everything from safety and gear to etiquette and technique.

“We’re working to reduce the barriers to entry that many new shooters face, whether that’s uncertainty over the equipment needed, safe firearm handling and range etiquette or simply not knowing where to start,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “This initiative is about building confidence and creating a clear, safe and welcoming path into the shooting sports for anyone who’s interested in learning a new skill.”

“NSSF’s leadership in educating the public about the shooting sports brings countless new shooters to the range each year,” said Michael Hampton Jr., NSSA-NSCA Executive Director. “We’re proud to partner with NSSF in creating and distributing informative content on skeet and sporting clays, as well as offering free memberships so new shooters can try our sports and access our member benefits to improve their skills.”

Built for Beginners: Hub Pages and Video Series

The video series and digital “hub pages” provides new shooters with step-by-step beginner resources, including easy-to-follow guides, gear tips, safety education and tools for finding local ranges and clubs. These are designed to help new shooters be informed, safe and excited to get started. The hubs for sporting clays and skeet are:

          Discover Sporting Clays – NSCA Beginner’s Guide
          Skeet Shooting – NSSA Beginner’s Guide

 

Bonus: Free Limited Membership Offer

To further support new shooters, eligible first-time participants can receive a Complimentary Limited Membership (CLM) to either NSCA or NSSA. This free membership through 2026 includes access to sanctioned events, community support, and additional resources, providing a strong first step into the sport. Shooters who haven’t previously been an NSSA or NSCA member, or who haven’t been for at least three years, are eligible to sign up for the free membership at bit.ly/Free-NSSA-NSCA-Membership.

This campaign marks the beginning of a broader effort by NSSF and its partners to encourage greater participation across all shooting disciplines, always with a focus on safety, accessibility and inclusion. In addition to being available at LetsGoShooting.org, videos and materials will be distributed by NSSA-NSCA and NSSF through social media, newsletters and other communications channels, so watch for them to start appearing soon.

Order Skeet Records Annual by August 1

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We’re now taking orders for the 2025 NSSA Records Annual. NSSA members have until August 1 to order a printed copy of the 2025 Records Annual (based on 2024 scores). The Records Annual is FREE to all Life Members, but you must send in a completed order form or email with your current mailing address requesting your copy by the deadline. All other non-life members may purchase a Records Annual for $10 by sending a completed order form and payment by August 1. The $10 fee includes shipping.

World Skeet Shoot attendees will be offered a complimentary copy at the event. All NSSA members will receive a digital copy sent to the email address we have on file, and the book will be available on our website for members to view or download.

A written request for the Records Annual must be submitted by August 1 by all members who wish to receive one. Even if you requested one in previous years, you will not automatically be sent one this year. After the deadline has passed, the Records Annual may be available for purchase for $10, subject to availability. After the deadline, Life Members will also be charged the $10 fee for any copies purchased.

Click here for the Records Annual order form.

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Please submit all completed order forms to NSSA Headquarters, Attn: Stephanie Haga, 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253 or email Stephanie at shaga@nssa-nsca.com. Requests for annuals will not be taken over the phone.

 

“It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” Events Kick Off March 31

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NSSA will kick off a new series of events called “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” on March 31. While it was originally conceived as an after-5 event, the clubs testing the event quickly found that shooters wanted to participate throughout the day, so the name became “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere.”

“It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” will be four events shot over the course of the 2025 shooting year. This season-long series of “Somewhere” events can be shot at your local club for the normal cost of your club’s practice targets (plus state and NSSA fees) with the possibility to earn Team and Class All-American points. Participate in all five guns or as many as you wish. All sub-events are only 50 targets, so it’s quick and fun!

Weekly scores are easily uploaded to headquarters by your club using the NSSA Skeet Manager program. Also, you can check out iSkeet.org to view live scores and weekly results.

“Somewhere” events are the perfect way to introduce new shooters to a competitive environment. Shoot at your local club with friends, but compete against shooters of the same skill level from all across the world. See how you and your club stack up against others. Contact your local club to see if you can participate in this new event.

Emails will be sent to all NSSA member clubs with detailed information on how to be a part of these “Somewhere” events. If your club is interested in participating, or if you have questions, contact Jessica Wolfe at jwolfe@nssa-nsca.com or 210-254-1535.

 

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