NSCA regrets to announce the passing of Joseph B. “Joe” Cantey III on January 5. Joe served NSCA as one of its most valued leaders for many years as an officer, Executive Council member, Advisory Council member, national and international shooting champion, and range owner. He was considered by many to be the face of FITASC in the USA, serving as the NSCA FITASC representative and FITASC Vice-President of America. He was inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2008 for his shooting accomplishments: He was on 18 USA Sporting Clays and FITASC Teams, a member of All-American Teams in 11 … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Kolar’s Don Mainland Passes
We are saddened to report the passing of Don Mainland, the man who established Kolar Arms as one of the leading manufacturers of clay target shotguns since the 1990's. Mainland acquired the company founded by Larry Kolar in the 1980's, moving the tube-set business to his machine shop in Wisconsin. After producing trap guns for Remington, Mainland then began production of Kolar-branded shotguns made in the USA. The company is currently in its third generation of Mainland operation, with Don's son Jeff and grandson Sean now managing the business. In addition to the Kolar gun business, Don … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Robert T. “Bob” Lepor
It is with great sadness that we report that Bob Lepor, a great friend and leader of NSCA, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, after several years of illness. Members and staff of NSSA-NSCA knew Bob as a shooter, sportsman, and great competitor, but he was also a dedicated family man, fisherman, car-lover, hunter, and hard-working, successful businessman. Bob joined NSCA on March 14, 1994, shot 254,208 lifetime registered targets, and served in NSCA governance positions for many years. He served on the NSCA Executive Council from 2000-2013, including the Executive Council Chairmanship … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Richard Craig Orr
NSSA life member Richard Craig Orr, 79, of Samburg, TN, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at AHC Union City, TN. Richard fondly remembered his shooting at the 2004 World Skeet Championships where he ran the 250 in the 12 Gauge Main (AA6, SR Champion), was one of only nine 100 straights in the .410 Bore Championship ( A1 SR Runner-Up ) and posting a 546x550 in the HOA Championship, claiming AA2 and SR Runner-Up to Wayne Mayes. Richard had a lifetime NSSA target count of 129,325 and enjoyed shooting local events in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi until his health began to fail in … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Edwin A. “Spike” Wahlen, Jr.
Edwin A. (“Spike”) Wahlen, Jr., a longtime NSCA member, generous supporter, and Honorary Team Captain of the USA Sporting Clays Team, passed away on July 9. An accomplished wingshooter, Spike enjoyed hunting quail in the South, ducks and geese in Canada, doves in Argentina, and, most of all, pheasant and grouse in England, Scotland and Wales. Spike was forever honing his craft and improving, winning the FITASC Championship in Senior Super Veteran concurrent at the World English Sporting Clays Championship in April. He was passionate about building the sport he loved, always organizing groups … [Read more...]
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