This shooting tip is provided by NSCA Level III instructor Dan Whitehead. We’ve heard it a million times, “Sporting clays is like golf with a shotgun.” Aside from the simple 18 holes comparison, the walk, cart ride, or the practice range, these two sports share many more intricacies. One that quickly comes to mind is the all-important mental game. Here’s a simple mental concept to work on: the tempo or the speed of taking your... [SEE MORE]

NSSA-NSCA announces an expansion of its relationship with the Kids & Clays Foundation with a Silver Sponsorship of the organization’s 2013 charity sporting clays events. Kids & Clays, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities, is NSSA-NSCA’s official charity. As a Silver Sponsor of this year’s fundraising shoots, NSSA-NSCA will receive two free entries to each of the 10 remaining events, which it will make available to... [SEE MORE]

Latest Update: Tuesday, May 14: To keep you updated on Wayne Mayes’s condition and progress, following his serious accident on March 11, we’ll continue to add to this post chronologically as we hear news. We will note the date at top so you’ll know if there’s an update you haven’t seen. See the end of this post for the latest information. The shooting community has been stunned and unified in their concern by news of legendary skeet shooter... [SEE MORE]

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,... [SEE MORE]

FITASC shooters aiming at the North American Cup now have one of two qualifying shoots behind them, with the second required event upcoming in June. The North American FITASC Championship will be held at Northbrook Sports Club in Illinois, June 27-30. Registration is at Winscoreonline.com. In the Open category, Gebben Miles currently leads in the standings, followed by Pat Lieske and David Radulovich. Other leaders include Diane Sorantino (Lady),... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

Tom John won the California State Sporting Clays Championship last weekend at Quail Point Hunt Club & Sporting Clays. Almost 300 shooters participated in the May 1-5 event, with 250 in the 200-target main event. Curtis Lessel was runner-up, and Nick Ida finished third. Alexandra Wampler was the Lady Champion. Winners include: HOA Champion Tom John HOA Runner-up Curtis Lessel HOA 3rd Nick Ida Lady Champion Alexandra Wampler... [SEE MORE]

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,... [SEE MORE]

NSCA has completed the 2013 Great Lakes All-State Team lists. The NSCA annually selects an All-State Team for each state, consisting of 18 shooters each: five shooters from the Open category, one from each class, and one from each concurrent. Team selection priority is Open, concurrent, then class. The team is sponsored this year by Great Lakes Sporting Arms. Shooters who have been selected for All-American or All-Zone recognition are ineligible... [SEE MORE]

Team USA won gold medals in every national team category at the 2013 World English Sporting Clays Championship, while Team England’s Richard Faulds edged out silver L-R, Team USA Open Team: Jon Kruger, Bill McGuire, Scott Robertson, Wendell Cherry, Gebben Milesmedalist Bobby Fowler and bronze medalist Brian Hughes for the individual gold and his fifth World Championship. In addition, 14-year-old Annabelle Ayres captured the attention of the... [SEE MORE]