Stuart Brown's lone 449x450 won the HOA World Skeet Championship for him outright on October 8, capping almost two weeks of preliminary, Mini World, and World Championship events at the National Shooting Complex. More than 800 shooters competed in one or more of the events that offered something for every shooter in every class. Last year's HOA World Champion, Michael Peterson, finished a target behind and claimed the runner-up spot after outlasting third-place Rebecca McCumber in the shoot-offs. McCumber was the Lady Champion, followed by Diana Riddle and Stanton Mallory. Other new … [Read more...]
Reserve Tickets for NSSA Hall of Fame Banquet
The 47th Annual National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame Banquet will be held during the 2016 World Skeet Championships on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills in San Antonio, Texas. NSSA will induct Kevin Monteleone and Kenneth Keth into its Hall of Fame, NSSA’s highest honor. Monteleone will be honored for his achievements as a shooter, while Keth will receive the Ray Boller Award for sustained service to NSSA. In addition, Louis Bratty, Jr., and David "Stormy" Weatherford will be added to the Referee Honor Roll. Cocktails will begin at … [Read more...]
Shoot the Wayne Mayes Championship at World
During this year's World Skeet Championships, NSSA will offer an all-new event between the Mini World and main event to honor the legendary Wayne Mayes. The Wayne Mayes Championship, scheduled for Monday, October 3, will be a 100-target World Championship event with four rounds of 25 targets each shot in 12, 20, and 28 gauge and .410 bore. What makes this event so special is that all shooters in every class will be eligible to participate, with awards by class, and winners will be World Champions! In addition to individual awards, a special three-man team event will have randomly-assigned … [Read more...]
Josh Poole Wins Blaser Skeet Classic
The Blaser Skeet Classic, the first major NSSA shoot of the year, wrapped up Sunday evening, March 20, at the National Shooting Complex. Shooters found the targets to be excellent, even with a little added difficulty from a slight breeze on Friday and Saturday. NSSA reports a higher turnout for junior, collegiate, and new shooters at the Blaser than in year’s past. Josh Poole's score of 399 won the HOA title outright, a two-target edge over runner-up Paul Giambrone III. James R. Barnard III finished third with 396. Helen Swetman earned the Lady Championship at 388. Winners … [Read more...]
Michael Schmidt Is Krieghoff Masters Winner
Michael Schmidt overcame the challenge of more than 400 shooters to take the top step of the podium at the 2016 Krieghoff Masters Skeet Championship at Forest City Gun Club. Shooters came from 33 states, Canada, England, and Puerto Rico. Runner-up was Mark Vaillancourt, who tied Schmidt at 397. Third was Stuart Brown and Lady Champ was Katherine Adams. "With great weather and a great crowd, this was one of the great skeet shoots of the year," said Michael Dowling, NSSA Director. "If you missed it, mark your calendar for the next Krieghoff Masters on May 4-7, 2017." Winners … [Read more...]