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COVID-19 Update: Postponed or Canceled Events

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With concerns about the spread of COVID-19, many shooters and member clubs are making decisions about continuing with planned events. Because our member clubs and their events are throughout the U.S. and beyond, where circumstances vary greatly, each club will make its own decision about any changes in plans. We urge our member clubs and individual members to heed the advice of medical experts and advisories/requirements of their local and state governments regarding hosting and attending events. Please contact clubs directly for any questions about specific events. As we learn about canceled or postponed events, we will add them to the list below, post on our social media pages, and announce in Target Talk.

If an event does not appear below, we have not been notified of cancellation or postponement.

Clubs: If you are cancelling or postponing an event, please notify Sherry Kerr, skerr@nssa-nsca.com, to be included on this list.

Below are events we currently know have been postponed or canceled, as of September 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m.:

Original Date

Event

Club

Status
March 21-22 South River Open South River Gun Club (GA) Postponed, New Date TBD
March 23-28 ACUI Collegiate National Championship National Shooting Complex (TX) Postponed, New Date TBD
April 3-5 Arizona State Skeet Championship Clay Busters of Arizona (AZ) Postponed, New Date TBD
April 30-May 3 duPont/Krieghoff – Krieghoff – White Flyer Masters Skeet Shoot Forest City Gun Club (GA) Rescheduled for August 27-30
May 2-3 Ironman Invitational Sportsmens Club (WA) Postponed to September 19-20
May 3 Big Gun Open Union City Sportsmen's Club Postponed to September 13
May 22-24 Larry Steward Memorial DuPont Fish & Game (MD) Postponed, New Dates TBD
May 28-31 Tildon Downing Challenge Durham Co Wildlife Club (NC) Rescheduled for October 23-25
May 29-31 Alabama State Championship Fort Rucker Skeet Club (AL) Rescheduled for September 4-6
June 5-7 Louisiana State Skeet Championship Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Rescheduled for October 9-11
June 5-7 Florida State Skeet Championship Jacksonville Clay Target Sports (FL) Reschedule for Nov 13-15 at Imperial Polk Co Gun Club
June 11-14 Texas State Skeet Championships Greater Houston Sports Club (TX) Rescheduled for October 30 - November 1
June 12-14 Utah State Skeet Championship Lee Kay Shotgun Center (UT) Rescheduled for October 9-11
July 24-26 New Mexico State Championship High Desert Sportsmen (NM) Rescheduled for September 11-13
July 31 - August 2 Kansas State Championship Ark Valley Gun Club (KS) Rescheduled for October 16-18
August 22-23 Got Doubles Stockton Trap & Skeet (CA) Canceled
August 28-29 Chili Peppers 20-28 Polk County Gun Club (NC) Canceled
August 28-30 The Magnolia Whitetail Ridge Outdoors (MS) Canceled
August 28-30 C. H. Metcalf/Joe George Open Sudlersville Skeet Club (MD) Canceled
September 5 Waco Doubles Classic Waco Skeet & Trap Club (TX) Canceled
September 11-13 Thunder Bird Open Memphis Sport Shooting Association (TN) Canceled
September 11-13 Hurricane Open Hurlburt Clay Target Sports Club (FL) Canceled
September 12 Lone Star Doubles Amarillo Gun Club (TX) Rescheduled for September 18
September 18-20 Idaho State Championship Boise Gun Club (ID) Canceled
October 10 Poule D'eau Open (28ga Marathon) Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Canceled
October 11 Poule D'eau Open (.410 Marathon) Lafayette Skeet Club (LA) Canceled
October 17 Big Game Open Ben Avery Clay Target Center (AZ) Canceled
October 23-25 The Tildon Downing Challenge Durham County Wildlife Club (NC) Canceled
December 5-7 Cold & Snowy Open Imperial Polk Gun Club (FL) Renamed JB Maszk Hall of Fame

Prolific Shooter Tom Lause Passes Away

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Tom LauseNSSA regrets to report that John Thomas (Tom) Lause, 74, passed away on November 9, 2016, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Tom started shooting skeet in 1978 and registered over 250,000 targets. He had many skeet victories but was most proud of shooting 100 as a Veteran in the .410 event at the 2015 World Skeet Championships. He earned a place on the NSSA and Florida All-American Teams for many years. He was a highly respected member of the skeet community — both on the field and in his years of service to skeet. He proudly represented Florida as an NSSA Director and the Florida Southern vice president. For many years he helped with the administration of multiple shoots and was an avid supporter of the Florida Youth Camp and new shooters.

Tom was a Navy veteran and worked as a paving contractor.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn, and many friends. Contributions in Tom’s memory can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, 239-482-4673.

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 August 15, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!
 

August Is National Shooting Sports Month

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NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, invites everyone to celebrate the shooting sports during the 2025 National Shooting Sports Month this August. Whether you’re an experienced marksman, a first-time gun owner or someone simply curious about the shooting sports, there’s no better time to get involved, improve your skills and introduce someone new to the range.

Now in its eighth year, National Shooting Sports Month encourages all Americans to experience the excitement of target shooting while promoting safe and responsible firearm use. Ranges, retailers, manufacturers and industry partners across the country are joining forces to host special events, training sessions and promotions throughout the month.

“National Shooting Sports Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the values that define the shooting sports — safety, responsibility, skill development and community,” said Joe Bartozzi, President and CEO of NSSF. “Whether you’re welcoming a newcomer to the range or honing your own abilities, this month serves as a nationwide call to participate, mentor and support one of America’s longstanding recreational traditions.”

Ways to Get Involved

1. Visit a Range

Head to your favorite range, retailer or club and ask how you can participate this month. Many offer special events, training sessions, competitions or discounts in August. Your support helps keep these community resources thriving. Find an event near you. First-time shooters should know that ranges welcome newcomers and will provide supervised, supportive, safe introductions to recreational shooting.

Don’t have a go-to shooting spot yet? No problem. Use our NSSA Club Search or NSCA Club Search feature or NSSF’s Find a Range tool to discover nearby ranges, clubs and events.

2. Bring Someone New

There’s no better time to introduce someone new to the shooting sports. Whether it’s a neighbor, coworker or family member, invite them to join you at the range and help them feel confident and welcome. Just one invitation can lead to a lifetime of enjoyment. Check out the +ONE Movement to see how others are mentoring new shooters.

3. Download Free Targets

Try something new at the range with NSSF’s collection of free, printable targets. From classic bullseye to fun challenges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Download targets here.

4. Celebrate on Social Media

Share your range day photos and stories using #LetsGoShooting and #PlusOneMovement to inspire others and show your support for the shooting sports community. Stay connected by following our social pages on Facebook and Instagram.

5. Host or Attend an Event

Firearm ranges and retailers are offering exciting promotions, events, safety seminars and introductory courses. Find a local event or list your own at ShootingSportsMonth.org.

Make August Your Target

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or brand new to the shooting sports, National Shooting Sports Month is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. Visit LetsGoShooting.org to discover tips, safety resources and how you can take part in this nationwide celebration.
 

This Month In Clay Target Nation

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With skeet and sporting clays competitions in full swing, the August issue of Clay Target Nation is packed with event coverage as well as tips and advice from our experts.

In our Training Tips columns, Paul Giambrone III advises shooters that yes, there are sometimes reasons to take a shooting break and helps you figure out when it’s time to stop shooting for a while. Clayton Rue offers sporting clays shooters a unique way to think about their shots while incorporating some famous movie quotes in his Training Tip titled “What’s Our Vector?”

The Kolar U.S. Open gets full coverage in this issue, including a photo gallery from several different clubs. We’ve also got an article covering the NSCA Northeast Regional and the Texas State Skeet Championships.

In our “From the Archives” article celebrating CTN’s 10th anniversary, Tom Roster warns shooters that lead distance tables aren’t accurate enough to rely on. Anthony Matarese Jr. has a feature that will give you some insight on when it’s time to change up your game, and Victoria Stellato offers tips on achieving your peak performance. Finally, don’t miss our article interviewing some of sporting clays’s top shooters about the practice routines that work for them.

Advertisers in the August 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/.

Scammers Offering Fake NSSA-NSCA Lists

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We’ve heard from some of our members and member clubs who have received unsolicited emails offering the NSSA-NSCA membership lists for sale.

These offers are scams. No one has our membership lists, and they are NEVER for sale. We protect our members’ contact information and do not share, sell, trade, or otherwise distribute it, even with our sponsors or industry partners.

If you receive one of these scam emails, you are welcome to forward it to us at nssa@nssa-nsca.com or nsca@nssa-nsca.com. Please report the email as spam and don’t click on any links it contains.

Be assured that we do everything possible to keep your contact information safe, and any scammer who says they have our list actually does not. Any lists they may provide to unwitting buyers will not be our member lists.

 

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