NSSA - National Skeet Shooting Association
The National Skeet Shooting Association is the world's largest organization dedicated to the sport of Skeet Shooting.
The National Shooting Complex and NSSA-NSCA headquarters are now closed for the holidays and will reopen on Monday, January 5.
We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! We are grateful for your support throughout this year and look forward to serving you again in the new year!
The December issue of Clay Target Nation is packed with tips and advice from our experts as well as coverage of the National Sporting Clays Championship.
In our Training Tips columns, instructor Joe Gans encourages skeet shooters not to let their form, their gun fit or their fitness fall to the wayside this off-season, while Anthony Matarese Jr. offers nuggets of wisdom and advice on everything from the “cheat mount” to proper rotation.
Of course, the National Sporting Clays Championship is the big news in this issue, and we’ve got a huge feature article on the event as well as shorter pieces on the Hall of Fame banquet and the year-end results of the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester. And don’t miss our photo gallery with some of the best images our photographers captured at the event.
There’s more than just event coverage, though — skeet shooters will enjoy Robert Paxton’s article on the history of the 99+ HOA Average and NSSA Level 3 instructor Joel Blankenship’s advice on setting goals. Sheaffer Stanfill, Michael Peterson and Clay Baldwin share their tips on handling the pressure of shoot-offs, and finally, we have a review of the new Blaser F3 FBX by renowned shotgun expert Phil Bourjaily.
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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/.
NSSA offers several grants for its member clubs, and the deadlines to apply for 2026 grants are approaching. Two of the grants have a deadline change and are now due earlier than in the past.
State Shoot Assistance Grant is offered to clubs hosting their state shoot, and funds can be used to help grow the shoot and attract more participants. The grant is $2,000, and the deadline has been changed to December 1, 2025. Download the application form.
Club Assistance Grant is offered to clubs for virtually any endeavor that benefits the game of skeet and helps grow shooting opportunities at the club. The deadline to apply has been changed to December 1, 2025. Download the criteria and application form.
NSSA Women’s Shooting Grant is a new grant program designed to increase the number of women shooting skeet and create new opportunities for them. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. Download the criteria and application form.
Ambassador Club Program is a new program that recognizes NSSA member clubs that participate in various NSSA activities. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026. Download the criteria and application form.
In addition, grants are available to help clubs host youth camps and referee clinics. Applications can be submitted anytime for these.
Youth Camp Grants – Grants may be awarded for up to $1,000 at any time during the year. Download the application form
Referee Clinic Grants – NSSA’s goal is to provide as much assistance to as many camps as possible. Requests are reviewed based on need, number of participants, number of previous camps held, and amount of funds available. Download the application form.
All club grant forms can be found at MyNSSA.com in the Clubs section > Club Forms page, or follow this link.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Tiner, Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret.), United States Army. Jim was a native Texan, a Vietnam veteran, a patriot through and through, and a stalwart leader within the National Skeet Shooting Association and the North Carolina Skeet Association. He passed away on November 24.
Born in 1947, Jim lived a life defined by service, integrity, and devotion to his country, to his family, and to the sport and community he cherished. His decades of military service reflected extraordinary professionalism and courage. As a Vietnam veteran, he embodied the values of sacrifice and commitment that shaped his life and inspired all who knew him.
Within the NSSA, across Zone 4, and throughout the North Carolina Skeet Association, Jim was a respected and steady presence. His leadership, mentorship, and genuine care for shooters of every age and experience level strengthened the sport and enriched countless lives. His influence and contributions, both visible and behind the scenes, will endure for generations. Jim served several terms as an NSSA Director and Executive Committee member, and in 2023, he was inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Ray Boller Award for extraordinary service to NSSA and the sport of skeet.
Our hearts are heavy today, but we take comfort knowing that Jim is in a better place.
Jim is survived by his wife and partner Belinda, whose steadfast devotion to Jim, especially through difficult and trying times, has been an extraordinary example of grace, compassion, and unwavering love, caring for Jim with dignity and strength.
On behalf of the entire skeet community and the many lives Jim touched, we honor his memory and celebrate a life exceptionally well lived. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
The official NSSA-NSCA Membership Mobile App is here!
We’re pleased to introduce the official NSSA-NSCA Membership Mobile App, designed to make your membership easier and more connected than ever. Everything you need is right at your fingertips:
Log in using the same credentials you use for the nssa-nsca.org website and start exploring today!
Get it now on the Apple App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Select the appropriate button below to download.
The Membership App is separate from the NSSA and NSCA Event apps. The event apps will still be utilized for the Championship events.
