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NA FITASC Grand Prix Moved

The North American FITASC Grand Prix event that was to have been held in Calgary, Alberta, in July has been moved to a new venue and rescheduled to allow better attendance and help grow the event. It will now be hosted by Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake, MN, in conjunction with the Players Championship and Gun Makers Showdown on Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17. The Canadian National Sporting Clays Association, the NSCA and F.I.T.A.S.C.... [more...]

White Flyer Clarifies Product Changes

You’ve probably heard the rumors: the clay targets at your club are completely different and “smoke” better than previous targets, or some version of that. Because a great deal of misinformation is being discussed among skeet and sporting clays shooters, White Flyer’s National Sales Manager, Phil Murray, has provided a statement to clarify what has changed – and what hasn’t – with White Flyer targets: Recently... [more...]

Flint Oak Shows NA FITASC Layout

With 5000 acres of terrain and facilities to work with, Flint Oak shooting resort in Fall River, Kansas, has promised to offer shooters at the North American FITASC Championship a wide variety of scenery and landscapes. Now you can see for yourself how they plan to implement that with their aerial photo/map with course layouts. The event runs May 31 through June 3. Because the events are spread over a large area, a clays vehicle or golf car is a must.... [more...]

Caribou Invites Public to US Open

The 2012 U.S. Open at the Caribou Gun Club, in Le Sueur, MN, continues to grow, with 790 shooters registered to date. The Caribou Gun Club grounds are being prepped for the shooters and 40+ sponsors and vendors. A new twist to the 2012 Open has been added: the “Caribou Clay Shooting Experience.” In conjunction with Pepsi of Mankato, Caribou Gun Club will be inviting the general public to come experience the 2012 U.S. Open up front and personal.... [more...]

McMillan Dropped by Bank of America

One of the most discussed topics in the shooting sports in recent weeks has been the report by McMillan Group International of being dropped as a customer by Bank of America because McMillan manufactures firearms. We at NSSA-NSCA headquarters have received numerous calls and emails from members to inquire about the legitimacy of the claims and our position on the controversy. We have no first-hand knowledge of the incident in question, either from... [more...]

North American FITASC at Flint Oak

Flint Oak shooting resort has planned so many activities for the North American FITASC Championship, May 31 through June 3, that it’s going to take some effort on your part not to stay busy and entertained there. From non-stop shooting to a Jimmy Buffett-themed party, you can shoot or unwind to your heart’s content. The 200-target main event, a selection shoot for Team USA, will be set on eight parcours. Several additional sporting clays... [more...]

The 2013 Team USA Race Is On!

With two regional championships in the books, the 2013 Team USA points race is underway! The South Central Regional Championship was held at Rio Brazos, March 30 – April 1, and results have been posted. See where you stand in 2013 Team USA placement. Results from the Western Regional will posted shortly. Selection to Team USA is the highest annual honor earned by NSCA members, allowing them to represent the association and the USA in international... [more...]

Wendell Cherry is Gamaliel Champion

Wendell Cherry shot a score of 197 to beat out 366 other shooters and win the 2012 Gamaliel Cup at the Nashville Gun Club last weekend. Runner-up was Brandon Powell, and Bill McGuire finished in third place. Ashleigh Hafley took the Lady’s championship. The Gamaliel Cup is an NSCA Mega Blast shoot, with 443 total entrants in the 2012 event. Photo by Grayson PareOther winners included: Prelim – Kevin DeMichiel FITASC – Kevin DeMichiel... [more...]

Team USA Benefit at Rock Creek Clays

Team USA will benefit from a fundraising shoot, the Stars & Stripes, at Rock Creek Clays at Beaumont Ranch in Grandview, TX. The 250-target event will be Saturday, May 26. Participants can shoot the “Trifecta” for $159, including fees and lunch, or you can shoot individual events: 100-target sporting clays main event for $75, 100-target Prelim for $59, or 50-target Super Sporting for $45. All prices include target fees. First shooter... [more...]

Derrington Is Winner At Western Regional

Jeff Derrington has won the Western Regional Championship, the second tournament in the 2012 NSCA Championship Tour. Jon Kruger was runner-up, and Scott Robertson came in third. Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays in Ione, CA, hosted the shoot April 19-22, attracting 360 total shooters and 293 in the main event. Other winners included: Lady – Alexandra Wampler 5-Stand – Jeff Derrington FITASC – Gebben Miles... [more...]