NSSA - National Skeet Shooting Association
The National Skeet Shooting Association is the world's largest organization dedicated to the sport of Skeet Shooting.
National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) Official Rules and Regulations
The NSSA and the game of Skeet in the U.S. are governed by the NSSA Bylaws and the rules of Skeet as set out in the Official Rule Book. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament pay-outs, and other aspects of the sport as needed.
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It has been over a year since the updated rule on Doubles or Proof Doubles was proposed and approved by the Board of Directors. You can see the entire Rule III-E Doubles or Proof Doubles at right or see the Rule Book.
This change was made to reduce the inconsistency in how the rule is applied. Let’s start with the definition of a III-A-13 – Dead Target. “A Dead Target is a target from which, in the sole judgement of the referee, a visible piece is observed before the target hits the ground as a result of legally being fired upon.” With that said, on a double or proof double, if two whole targets collide before or after being legally fired at, the referee is prevented from observing the (first) target to the ground, and, therefore, it cannot be ruled as either dead or lost.
Rule III-E-2 now gives the shooter the benefit of the doubt when two whole targets collide on a pair before or after being legally fired at; the correct call is “No Bird, Proof Doubles to establish both birds of the pair.” The rule remains the same in the situations when both targets are broken with one shot (III-E-5-e), or a piece off the first target which was properly broken breaks the second target of a double (III-E-5-h). Both these instances will not be affected and will still be: “First target dead; proof double to determine the results of the second target.” The only change is when two whole targets collide on a pair before or after being legally fired at; and since the first bird could not be observed to the ground, the correct call would be “Nothing established, proof doubles to establish both targets.”
Your 2024 NSSA Member ID and Classification Card are now ready for you to review and download.
Your member credentials and links to benefits are waiting for you at MyNSSA.com. Simply login using your member number, then navigate to the Members menu and choose My Home Page. If you haven’t created a login yet, you’ll need your member number to get started.
You’ll see a page that looks similar to this example, with your name and membership info:
Choose My Credentials to view and download your 2024 Member ID and your Classification Card.
A tip: Download the member card to your smartphone and store it there for quick and easy proof of current membership at your next registered event.
Choose My Benefits to explore your member benefits, like discounted gun floater insurance from Sportsman’s Insurance Agency, Inc., your monthly Clay Target Nation magazine, Shooting for Rewards points, and more.
There’s a lot to do within My Home Page: Read through the Member Benefits Guide. Upload a photo. Explore the links. It’s where you’ll always find your most current credentials and information.
And while you’re thinking about it, go ahead and download the latest version of the NSSA Rule Book. It is updated throughout the year, and the most recent edition can always be found in the Members section of MyNSSA.com.
When you have questions about your membership, we’re here to help. You can reach our staff at nssa@nssa-nsca.com or 210-688-3371 ext. 962.
August is National Shooting Sports Month, and America’s firearm owners will find it a great time to spend a day at the range enjoying their favorite target-shooting sports with friends and family members. It’s also a time for millions of first-time gun owners to check out all the shooting sports have to offer.
Developed by NSSF, the firearms industry trade association, National Shooting Sports Month is marking its seventh year of celebrating the great American pastime of target shooting. Whether you enjoy shattering clay targets with a shotgun, hearing the clang of hitting steel plates with a handgun, or hitting a target 100 yards away with a rifle, the shooting sports have something for you. Target shooting is fun, safe, and welcoming to those who have never fired their first shots. More than 63 million adults and youth participate in target shooting sports.
Here are 10 ways to enjoy National Shooting Sports Month:
1. Mentoring/+ONE Movement
It helps to have a mentor show you the ropes when learning a new activity. NSSF’s +ONE Movement asks experienced shooters to guide newcomers and novices on how to safely handle firearms and develop their marksmanship skills. Experienced shooters can help secure the future of shooting sports by taking the +ONE pledge to introduce someone new to target shooting this August!
2. Win a Great Prize!
The #RangeChallenge offers an ongoing series of target-shooting challenges and incentives that promotes firearm safety, mentorship, training, and shooting sports awareness. Shooters can request an official #RangeChallenge target from a partnering range or download one from the website. Read the contest rules, shoot your target and enter to win one of 10 gift cards valued at $500.00 each. Learn more.
3. A Date at the Range
Make it a date! Ask your spouse, partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend to go target shooting with you. You’ll have a great time together. Women are the fastest growing group in target shooting, and more gear than ever has been designed for their fit and comfort. Don’t have someone to go with? Call the range and ask about their leagues and training classes.
4. Rediscover Shooting
Haven’t shot in a while? Dust off your shooting gear — always check to see if firearms are loaded when removing them from storage — and call an old shooting buddy or ask a family member to join you. Clay target sports such as skeet and sporting clays are perfect for socializing.
5. What to Expect at the Range
Safety orientation, range rules, range officers … there are things you need to know about if you haven’t spent much time at a target shooting range, or perhaps you need to refresh your memory. You can brush up on the rules, safety, and etiquette in the NSSA Rule Book and NSCA Rule Book.
6. #LetsGoShooting
#LetsGoShooting is the theme of National Shooting Sports Month. Share the hashtag and your experiences on your favorite social media networks and remind others to head out to the range for a day of fun and socializing. Discover the skill-building and fun other target shooters are having at the range by following the #LetsGoShooting feeds.
7. Cash in on Deals
Retailers and ranges will be offering specials during National Shooting Sports Month at thousands of events nationwide. Find a participating business near you to take advantage of these offers at ShootingSportsmonth.org.
8. Tune Up for Hunting Season
Many people are taking up hunting because they’re interested in harvesting their own healthful food. A trip to a firearm retailer or range can provide answers on how to get started hunting, such as enrolling in a hunter education course and practicing your shooting to be ready in time for the fall seasons. NSSF’s LetsGoHunting.org website has loads of information.
9. Practice Safe Firearm Handling and Storage
National Shooting Sports Month is a good time to enroll in a firearm training course. Need an instructor? You can find an NSSA Certified Instructor or an NSCA Certified Instructor for training. The shooting sports are safe. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Responsible gun owners safely handle their firearms and securely store them when not in use — at home, in vehicles, and at the range. Thanks to responsible gun owners and programs like NSSF’s Project ChildSafe, fatal firearms accidents are at historic low levels.
10. Celebrate Freedom and Tradition
In addition to passing on the great tradition of target shooting, you can educate others about the unique American freedoms that make firearm ownership and the shooting sports possible. See NSSF’s Proud to be a Firearms Owner pocket card and video and also learn about NSSF’s Gun Owners Care.
Remember, help make others aware of the great pastime of target shooting by sharing your experiences on social media and using the hashtag #LetsGoShooting and #RangeChallenge.
The All-American Selection Committee’s first criteria for choosing teams is the “Top 12 Shoots” points report. The report below lists the points earned from the 12 shoots which provide an individual with the most points in their category. For Open All-American points, the U.S. Open will be set at 1.25 times the fourth largest point shoot, the Mini World will be set at 1.5 times the fourth largest point shoot, and the World will be set at 2 times the fourth largest point shoot. Shooters must shoot minimums for the Open and Concurrent All-American Teams. See the NSSA Rule Book for the minimums.
NOTE CHANGE FOR 2025 SHOOT YEAR: The All-American Committee has revised the selection process for the All-American Team, which will take effect in the 2025 shooting year (2026 All American Teams). The All-American Committee will conduct an annual reassessment of the Concurrent teams, utilizing a five-year average of participation for each concurrent. The reassessment will determine the number of teams that will receive awards each year. For more information, please refer to the All-American Team Selection Process.
Below presents the number of teams that will receive awards for the 2026 All-American Teams in each concurrent:
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