It has come to our attention that our main database with member and shoot data is presently not updating on our NSSA-NSCA website as it should; thus, the data you see there may not be current. Our IT Department is looking into the problem, and we hope the repair can be made very soon. In the meantime, if you have questions or need data that is not current on the websites, please contact NSSA-NSCA Headquarters at nssa@nssa-nsca.com for Skeet questions... [SEE MORE]

We regret to report that Al Anglace, founder of Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays, has passed away. In June, 1987, Al Anglace and six friends started a monthly shoot that grew into the Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays Association, a club that now has over 500 members and a mission to support sporting clays. Al was a stalwart of the sport, a community leader, and a major influence on the Connecticut Travelers as well as the sport of sporting... [SEE MORE]

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.... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

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.... [SEE MORE]

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.... [SEE MORE]

NSCA is hearing rave reviews on a sporting clays academy focusing on advanced fundamentals and techniques and taught by NSCA Level III instructors Rick Smith and Donny Roth. The Sporting Clays and Mental Game Training Academy aims to give shooters a new focus on fundamentals and the mental game of shooting. One shooter said he met Rick and Donny at a Level I instructor school, then drove 870 miles for the academy. He found the program and instructors... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

Dan Hathaway has been named the new Executive Director of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF). Mr. Hathaway brings over 40 years of experience in a variety of industries to the SSSF/SCTP. He has a diverse background that includes product marketing, merchandising, retail store management, telemarketing, and distribution center management in the specialty food industry. He has over 10 years of experience in the Banking/Trust Services industry... [SEE MORE]