The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) applauds the work of responsible firearm owners for helping to keep guns out of the wrong hands, as it shares the latest data regarding unintentional fatalities involving firearms. The National Safety Council's "Injury Facts-2017 Edition" shows a 17 percent decrease in accidents involving firearms from 2014 to 2015, a year in which firearms sales soared. This decline to 489 unintentional firearms-related fatalities is the lowest total since record-keeping began in 1903 and accounts for less than 1 percent (three-tenths of 1 percent) of the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
USASCT Offering Super Schools Following World English
This year's USA Sporting Clays Team Super Schools are getting rave reviews from participants, and for those who haven't yet participated in one, there are two opportunities. The USASCT will offer two Super Schools immediately following the World English Sporting Championship on May 1-2 at the National Shooting Complex -- one that is open to everyone and another that is for ladies only. The Super Schools provide 8 hours of instruction each day, all targets, and breakfast and lunch each day. USA Sporting Clays Team members Kevin De Michiel, Zachary Kienbaum, and David Radulovich will … [Read more...]
New NSC Shooting Cart Storage Coming Soon
The National Shooting Complex is expanding its shooting cart storage capacity with the construction of a new enclosed storage barn. Construction is expected to begin soon. Reserved spots will be available. The units will be 10 feet wide by 16 feet deep with an 8-foot, lockable roll-up door. Floors will be concrete, and each unit will have lights on an independent switch and a 4-gang electric outlet. Fee options are $5000 paid in full for a five-year lease or $1200 paid in full for a one-year lease. The current open covered storage will also have some openings upon completion of the … [Read more...]
Host an NSSA Youth Skeet Camp at Your Club
NSSA wants you to host a youth skeet camp at your member club, and we're offering cash to help offset the cost of targets and ammunition. NSSA will provide $1000 to member clubs for expenses, as well as assistance in planning and possibly the services of our Chief Instructor. Most camps are held in June and July while youth are out of school for the summer. To take advantage of the financial assistance, there must be a minimum of 10 youth, ages 12-18, but 20 or more are preferred. Ages depend on the maturity and size of youth. Instruction at the camps should be aimed at beginning and … [Read more...]