We’re saddened to report the recent passing of Stanley Orr, a lifetime member of Winnipeg Trap and Skeet Club. Over the many years of his membership, Stan was involved in all aspects of the operation of the club. Following a remarkable career shooting trap, including induction into the Manitoba Trap Shooting Hall of Fame, Stan turned his attention to sporting clays and FITASC, joining NSCA in 1992. He attained Master Class in 2009 and won many events in class and concurrent categories along the way. Stan shot a total of 31,899 lifetime targets with NSCA.
In 2006, Stan became a certified FITASC Regional Referee and eventually worked his way up to International Referee. For 18 years, Stan refereed State, Regional, U.S. Open and National Sporting Clays Championship FITASC events in the USA and Canada. Stan believed the role of the referee is to support the shooter and facilitate their efforts to break as many targets as possible within the confines of the rules. He was known to be very good at finding that balance.
Stan also loved to teach. He was an NSCA Level 1 Certified Instructor, and he also taught the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, the training required to get a firearms license in Canada. He derived great joy from bringing new people into the game and impressing upon them the need to enjoy the sport safely.
NSCA extends its condolences to Stan’s family, friends, and fellow members of Winnipeg Trap and Skeet Club.
