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Learn Advanced Clays Techniques Learn Advanced Clays Techniques

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... [more...]


NSCA Instructors Plan Academy NSCA Instructors Plan Academy

If you can’t quite reach your shooting goals or move to the next class, maybe a new focus on fundamentals and your mental game would give your game the kick it needs. Two NSCA Level III instructors are offering the Sporting Clays and Mental Game Training Academy to address those needs. Rick Smith, NSCA Level III Instructor Instructors Rick Smith and Donny Roth will focus on advanced fundamentals and techniques at the Academy. In addition, they... [more...]


Young Guns at Quail Creek Event Young Guns at Quail Creek Event

Young Guns at Quail Creek and the National Wild Turkey Federation’s JAKES Take Aim Program announce a fundraising sporting clays shoot on Saturday, March 24, at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee, Florida. Young Guns at Quail Creek is a group of students ranging in age from 8 to 18 who are affiliated with the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). Founded in 2008, Young Guns meet twice a month to learn the basics of sporting clays shooting... [more...]


Clays Psychology – Sports Science Class Clays Psychology – Sports Science Class

NSCA Level III instructor Dave Fiedler announces an upcoming Clay Shooting Psychology & Sports Science class, Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25. The class will be held at Quail Point Hunt Club in Knights Landing, California. Space is limited. For registration or more information, contact Dave Fiedler or visit ClayShootingSuccess.com.  Read More →


SSSF Seeks New Executive Director SSSF Seeks New Executive Director

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking a highly-motivated and qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Executive Director. Applications for those individuals interested in being considered for this position are being accepted now through January 31, 2012. Applicants may submit their information for consideration either by email to EDSearch@ShootSCTP.org or by postal mail to: SCTP SEARCH COMMITTEE PO Box 39 Burlington,... [more...]


Team USA Super School Team USA Super School

Sporting clays shooters have an opportunity to learn from the world’s best shooters at a Team USA Super School in 2012. Two schools are planned to benefit Team USA and raise money to fund expenses for international shoots. Instruction will be by eight current and former Team USA members, National Champions, and US Open Champions who are donating their time and expertise. The schools’ curriculum is designed so that students can leave with an applicable... [more...]


Heidi Juttner Heidi Juttner

We are sad to report that a dear friend to the NSSA-NSCA, Heidi Juttner, passed away over the weekend. For many years, Heidi worked closely with the NSSA, NSCA, our members, and member gun clubs as the primary point of contact with our endorsed insurance company, Sportsman’s Insurance (SIAI). As requested by Heidi, there will be no memorial service or funeral; instead, her closest friends and family will celebrate her life this weekend with a private... [more...]


NSCA at EPIC Outdoor Game Fair NSCA at EPIC Outdoor Game Fair

The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair is little more than a week away, but you still have time to make plans to join us at this 1st annual event in Atlanta, September 23-25. As an event sponsor, the NSCA will be a prominent fixture in the Shooting Village, where sporting clays, 5-stand, and wobble trap games will be offered. In addition to shooting, the Game Fair will feature archery (including sporting arrows), fishing, canine and equestrian events, boating,... [more...]


NSCA Becomes EPIC Sponsor NSCA Becomes EPIC Sponsor

Exposing new generations to the shooting sports and an active outdoor lifestyle is one of the greatest obstacles to the growth of our sport, and the NSCA has joined with some of the most dedicated advocates in the outdoors to address that challenge. The NSCA will be a sponsor of the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair, a three-day outdoor event focused on Education, Participation, Instruction, and Competition for the entire family, planned for September 23-25... [more...]


Shoot a Round on Black’s Shoot a Round on Black’s

Black’s Wing & Clay Waterfowl invites NSSA-NSCA members to ‘Shoot A Round On Us’ during the month of June. For the rest of this month, you can purchase a copy of the 2011 edition of the popular and useful Black’s Wing & Clay Waterfowl directory for clay target shooters, bird hunters, and shotgun enthusiasts for only $12.95 ($9.95 plus $3.00 shipping) – a whopping $10 off the normal price. This offer represents a significant... [more...]