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... [SEE MORE]

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]

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... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

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... [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]

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... [SEE MORE]

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... [SEE MORE]

NSSA members recently received their 2013 Records Annual, based on 2012 NSSA averages, and we have also posted a digital version of the issue online in our Skeet Shooting Review section. Since its publication, we have discovered some errors and wish to provide corrected content to you, which you can download and insert into your Records Annual. The corrections will also appear in the May issue of Skeet Shooting Review. Georgia State – Records... [SEE MORE]