NSCA Hall of Fame shooter Michael A. Taylor, 83, of Rollins, Montana, passed away on May 27. In addition to being an accomplished and honored sporting clays shooter, Michael was a retired rancher, cosmetologist, state senator and businessman. He earned positions on several USA Sporting Clays and FITASC Teams and was inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2019. Michael's first job was sweeper at his grandparents' barber shop/beauty salon, and he later worked at area ranches in the summers. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard and attended and graduated from … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Jason M. Feltner
NSSA and NSCA Life Member Jason M. Feltner, age 71, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Jason entered this life on March 20, 1954, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late James McNichols Feltner and Virginia Chester Feltner. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School. Jason was a Christian man who was a gun and train enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting and shooting clay targets. He was a talented farmer. Jason joined NSSA in 1971 and became a Life Member in 1982. He joined NSCA as a Life Member in 1991, competing as a B-class shooter. He was preceded in death … [Read more...]
Final Shots: William “Bill” Archer Dunkum
William "Bill" Archer Dunkum passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 89, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hope, Arkansas, Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwen Meyer Dunkum; two sons and their wives, four grandsons, and a great-grandson. Bill started shooting registered skeet in 1989, at the age of 54, and continued actively shooting for over 30 years through 2021. Over those years, Bill amassed 234,366 lifetime registered targets and attended 27 World Championships, with his longest consecutive run of 14 years. Bill was named to 18 NSSA All-American Teams, with eight … [Read more...]
Final Shots: James “Jim” Gast
We regret to report the passing of former NSSA president and lifetime member James "Jim" Gast, 80, of Warsaw, Indiana, on April 30. Jim served as NSSA President in 2010-2012. He joined NSSA in 1974 and shot almost 285,000 lifetime targets, attending the World Skeet Championships for 36 consecutive years. As NSSA president, his passions were working with youth training, development and safety. Much of his free time was devoted to Kosciusko Conservation Club and their public shooting ranges. He also served as an instructor and officer of the Indiana Skeet Shooting Association He was a … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Doug Coulter
We are sorry to report the passing of Doug Coulter, 76, of San Antonio on February 20 after a short battle with cancer. His long-time friend T.D. Berkes III recalled him as "a great person, a great friend, and a long-time shooter who was a true ambassador to skeet." Since joining NSSA in 1972, Doug registered over 280,000 lifetime targets. He was honored as the 1997 inductee into the Armed Forces Hall of Fame, won many championships (including winning the last 250-target 12-Gauge event for the 12-Gauge Open World Championship title in 2009), and was named to many All-American teams throughout … [Read more...]
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