With heavy hearts, the Alaska Sporting Clays Association shares with us the passing of Gerald Atol, a fellow shooter, accomplished competitor, coach, sponsor, and friend whose involvement reached across Alaska’s shooting community. Gerald’s love of clay target shooting spanned sporting clays, skeet, and trap. Through his participation in AKSCA, the National Sporting Clays Association, the National Skeet Shooting Association, and the Amateur Trapshooting Association, he shared the range with generations of shooters and represented Alaska with distinction. His accomplishments included NSCA … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Lonnie C. Mears Jr.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of longtime member and NSCA Hall of Fame inductee Lonnie C. Mears Jr. of Grandview, Texas, last week. Lonnie was one of the earliest members of NSCA and has remained a supporter and active Master-class shooter. He was inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2004 as the Hill-Adams Award recipient for significant contributions to the involvement and development of youth shooters in the sport. Lonnie's family has planned a Celebration of Life and invites all his family and friends to attend and celebrate his impactful and incredible … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Edward Allison “Ed” Simon
The shooting sports community has lost a dedicated supporter, businessman and mentor with the passing of Edward Allison "Ed" Simon, who died on July 3, 2026, at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Kaplan, Louisiana, Ed devoted nearly three decades to Liberty Rice Mill before pursuing his passion for the outdoors by founding Ed's Sporting Goods and Ed's Sporting Clays, hosting several NSCA shoots each year. Through those businesses, he became a familiar face to countless hunters, recreational shooters and competitive athletes throughout south Louisiana. Ed was especially committed to … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Gary Grant Wehlage
Gary Grant Wehlage passed away on March 29, having lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, the outdoors, and a deep appreciation for the simple things. Gary was a respected professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he devoted his career to teaching, mentorship, and a genuine care for students. As part of the School of Education, he focused his work on helping all students succeed, especially those at risk of being left behind. Through both his teaching and his work, Gary made a lasting impact on students, educators, and the field of education. Upon his retirement, he … [Read more...]
Final Shots: David Penn
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing of David Penn, owner of Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, on March 31. David held the club very close to his heart, caring about each person who walked through the doors. He often spoke of the community not as customers or members, but as an extended family, and that connection meant everything to him. David graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School in 1992 and attended Concordia University in St. Paul, where he studied business, played football, served as student body president, and formed lifelong friendships. … [Read more...]
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