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NSSA sanctions over 3000 registered shoots each year at clubs all over the US and in several foreign countries. These include our annual World Championship, Junior World, US Open, Zone Shoots, and State Shoots that are open to shooters of all classes and levels of ability. Use the search tools in this section to find the shoots in which you'd like to compete.

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  • State Shoots

    Get info on the championship shoot of any U.S. state

  • Pletcher Open

    Information and results for one of the major NSSA shoots

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Closed Monday for Memorial Day Closed Monday for Memorial Day

NSSA-NSCA headquarters and the National Shooting Complex will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!  Read More →


Ronald Tree Obituary Ronald Tree Obituary

NSSA extends condolences to the family and friends of Ronald E. Tree, an NSSA Life Member from Lakewood, Washington, who passed away on May 2, 2013. Memorial services were held on May 9. Ron was inducted into the Washington Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 1985 and the NSSA Zone 7 Hall of Fame in 2006. Born in Schenectady, NY, Ron traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1972, when he retired and made his home in Washington. Ron was... [more...]


<em>Shooting Tip</em>: Shot Tempo Shooting Tip: Shot Tempo

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... [more...]


Win Free Entry to Kids & Clays Events Win Free Entry to Kids & Clays Events

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... [more...]


Tom “Bucky” Buchanan Tom “Bucky” Buchanan

Members and staff of NSSA mourn the death of skeet referee Tom “Bucky” Buchanan, who died on Friday, May 3 at his home in Livonia, NY, at the age of 61. He was known for his sharp sense of humor, generosity, kindness, and dedication to his family, friends, community, and NSSA. Funeral services were held in Livonia on Thursday, May 9, followed by a celebration of his life at the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club. Skeet shooting and refereeing... [more...]


Wayne Mayes Update Wayne Mayes Update

Latest Update: Wednesday, May 22: 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... [more...]


Allen McCannon Is Masters Champion Allen McCannon Is Masters Champion

Congratulations to Allen McCannon, HOA Champion at last weekend’s Krieghoff Masters Skeet Championship at Forest City Gun Club. Runner-up was Adam Willey, and third place was Michael Schmidt. Alyssa Gormish won the Lady Championship. The Krieghoff Masters is sponsored annually by Krieghoff International and duPont/Krieghoff. Winners include: HOA Champion Allen McCannon 395 HOA Runner-up Adam Willey 395 HOA 3rd Michael Schmidt... [more...]


Willows Club Seeking New Manager 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...]


How to Donate Blood for Wayne Mayes How to Donate Blood for Wayne Mayes

This post has been updated on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 1:45 p.m., to reflect new information and directions to the blood donor center. Many people have inquired about donating blood to benefit Wayne Mayes, who received serious burns in an accident last month and is undergoing numerous skin grafts. Wayne’s blood type is O Positive, meaning that the only types of blood he can receive directly are O positive and O negative. It must be donated... [more...]


<em>Shooting Tip</em>:<br />Make a Checklist Shooting Tip:
Make a Checklist

This shooting tip is provided by NSCA Level III instructor Dan Whitehead. Are you really ready to compete? You’re excited, getting ready to leave for a shoot. You go down your mental check list, making sure you haven’t forgotten anything — shotgun, shells, etc. Off you go with glib feelings and aspirations of finally punching up. Arriving at the course with what you thought was plenty of time, you run into several of your buds, exchange... [more...]