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Mike Raahauge

NSCA extends its condolences to the family and friends of Mike Raahauge, a long-time NSCA member club owner and operator in Corona, California, who died on Monday of cancer. Raahauge was very active in his community and bringing people into the shooting sports through instruction and activities at his shooting facilities. Raahauge is survived by Elaine, his wife and partner of 48 years; his son, Pat, who has three sons and two daughters; and a daughter,... [more...]

Willows Club Seeking New Manager

If your dream career would be managing one of the top shooting facilities in the country — and if you have the background and skills needed for the position — here’s a job opportunity that might be just for you. Caesars Mid-South, located in Tunica County, MS, has an immediate opportunity for a Manager at Harrah’s Tunica Willows Sporting Clays and Hunting Center. Willows Sporting Clays and Hunting Center is located on 660 acres... [more...]

Instruction Email Scam Resurfaces

In an apparent scam that recycles every several months, NSCA members and staff have again been receiving emails lately from an individual who claims he wants to book instruction for a group of shooters from foreign countries. When recipients respond, the person elaborates with details about the group’s plans, including the need for hotel accommodations. In the past, instructors who responded to these emails have been asked to pay for hotels,... [more...]

Clubs: Bid to Host 2015 U.S. Open

Bidding is now open for the 2015 U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship host club. For the purpose of hosting the U.S. Open, the Mississippi River serves as the dividing line between East and West. In odd-numbered years — including 2015 — the shoot will be awarded to an NSCA member club in the Eastern region. In even-numbered years, the shoot is awarded to an NSCA member club in the Western region. This geographic rotation represents an... [more...]

‘First Shots’ for Wingshooting Clubs

Tisma Juett, manager of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s(NSSF) First Shots introduction-to-shooting program, recently addressed attendees of the North American Gamebird Association 81st Annual Convention and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., on how preserve owners can use First Shots to attract new customers. Juett noted that many wingshooting preserves throughout the country remain open through March, offering opportunities for enjoying... [more...]

Clubs, Associations:
New Email License Agreement Required

One of the most effective ways for clubs to inform members of upcoming registered shoots — and for members to learn about those events — is through email announcements. Likewise, associations conduct their business with members by email. Traditionally, NSSA-NSCA has made members’ email addresses available to member clubs and associations for those purposes. But no one wants his email address abused by anyone promoting unrelated events... [more...]

Reserve Ammo for U.S. Open

With about 800 shooters already registered for the 2013 U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship, Rick Hemingway and his team at Back Woods Quail Club (Georgetown, SC) are gearing up for a big crowd and a successful event this May 13-19. Hemingway invites shooters to reserve shotshells from the large selection the club will make available for the U.S. Open. See the complete list of ammo options and prices. In addition, Clever will be onsite as a vendor... [more...]

Steve Peterson Obituary

We are saddened to report the passing of Steven Craig “Steve” Peterson on Tuesday, January 8. Steve, age 62, was owner of NSCA member club Shooters, Inc., a Minnesota range and mobile unit. Steve passed away at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. A celebration of Steve’s life will be Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milroy, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will... [more...]

Get Ahead with Clays Academy

Need a little help getting off that plateau and moving up in class? Frustrated by the lack of consistency in your game? Just want to be a better shooter? Maybe it’s time for some in-depth training at the Sporting Clays and Mental Game Training Academy. NSCA Level III Certified Instructors Rick Smith and Donny Roth will host the 8-hour clinic on March 16 at Harris Springs Sportsmen’s Preserve in Waterloo, SC. They will be joined by Larry... [more...]

Shelly Kriz

NSCA and its staff and members extend their condolences to the family of Michelle “Shelly” Kriz of Brainard, Nebraska upon her death from cancer on Friday, December 14. She was 37. Shelly was the wife of Terry Kriz, owner of Oak Creek Sporting Club. Many members knew Shelly from the club, as she often helped with tournaments at Oak Creek. Shelly was passionate about her family, including 12 foster children for whom she and Terry cared... [more...]