We are saddened to report the passing of John B. Dinning, Sr., on July 27 at the age of 91. Dinning was a member of the NSSA Hall of Fame and a Life Member of Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center in Maryland. NSSA Executive Committee Member Alessandro Vitale remembered Dinning as a true gentleman. "He was my coach when I was in high school," said Vitale. "He taught for the love of skeet; his pay was seeing the joy of others breaking targets." Always an outdoorsman and avid shotgunner, he found his way to the Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center soon after it opened in the late 1950s. Among his … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Allan Lehman
We regret to report that Allan Lehman of Dewey, Arizona, owner of Lehman Optical Sports Glasses, passed away on July 3. Lehman was both a shooter and a friend to skeet and sporting clays shooters who bought glasses from him and socialized during his many years of attending major shoots. In addition to shooting, he had many hobbies that included hunting, fishing, horse racing, and travel. According to NSSA Chief Instructor Ralph Aaron, Lehman taught the Level 1, 2, and 3 instructor classes for 16 years. "He was truly a subject matter expert and was always generous with his time," said Aaron. … [Read more...]
Brett Moyes: NSCA Director
Brett Moyes, NSCA Director since 2013, has resigned his position effective August 9. Moyes and his family are moving to the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he will be the new owner and operator of Cherokee Rose Gun Club. According to Michael Hampton, NSSA-NSCA Executive Director, the search for Moyes’s successor will take place following the National Championship. Hampton will fill in during the interim, along with the team Moyes put into place to manage various aspects of the National Championship. Moyes issued the following statement to NSSA-NSCA governing bodies and … [Read more...]
Question of the Week: Public Availability
"I travel to the National Shooting Complex every year for the World Skeet Shoot and the Blaser, but I'd like to shoot there at other times. Is that possible?" Yes. The National Shooting Complex is open to NSC members on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 5pm and to the public on Thursdays from 9am to 9pm and Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. NSSA and NSCA members who live outside a 75-mile radius of the complex are extended NSC membership privileges to include days and target rates. We generally have all disciples available, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and trap, however, it is always a good … [Read more...]
Question of the Week: Additional or Replacement Patches
"How can I get additional or replacement patches?" We frequently get requests from members looking to buy additional or replacement NSSA and NSCA membership patches. We do have those available at Headquarters and can easily get those out to you. Additionally, we are occasionally asked about extra patches or pins from the recognition programs like All-American, All-Region, All-State, etc. The availability of those items is limited and varies by award and year. We are always more than happy to look into these requests for you. For NSSA membership patches, call 210-688-3371 ext. … [Read more...]
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