Off-Season Practice There is nothing short of improving your vision or your stamina that can help maintain or improve your skill level as well as practice. How you practice is also an important facet of the maintenance and/or improvement of your skill. Incorrect practice can be detrimental and may hurt your skill. Normally we can get practice at the range during the spring, summer, and maybe during autumn, but for some of us, winter is a little too cold or wet to go to the range for practice. Then, we have to do things a little differently in order to keep or improve our skill level. … [Read more...]
NSSF Announces $100K Grant Program for First Shots Host Ranges
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, has established a $100,000 grant program to be used by firearms ranges in support of their NSSF First Shots® introductory shooting programs. First Shots events serve the dual purpose of providing a safe, fun, and educational introduction experience for people new to firearms and shooting while fostering community outreach and developing a new customer base for NSSF member ranges. The grant program is now open for application by shooting ranges and organizations. Applicants may apply for grants … [Read more...]
Shooting in the Rain
Shooting in the Rain When we are planning to shoot during inclement weather, we prepare for it. We get our rain gear, spray protectant on our shotguns, and generally make sure we're ready for the weather. At the Mini World, I usually sign up by myself and therefore shoot with people from different places in our greater shooting community. I meet some really interesting people that way, and some with great personalities, too. For the four guns of the 2018 Mini World, we only had rain in two rounds, one round each of two different guns. I had my rain gear, made sure I had protected my … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints: Young Skeet Shooters
Young Skeet Shooters I help train young skeet shooters along with my friend and SCTP team head coach, Joel Blankenship. One of the things we encourage in these young shooters, after they have attained a level of confidence in their shooting, is entering registered shoots. Several of the youth we have trained have shown skill levels that make them competitive. Some have shot on squads where they haven't known anyone on the squad, but after the first time shooting with these squads, they are welcomed back like they were long-time friends and many times are ask to shoot with some of the same … [Read more...]
Bid Online in Hall of Fame Auction
You can participate in NSCA's Hall of Fame auction even if you can't attend the annual banquet on October 25. This year, some of the special items to be offered in the banquet's silent auction are also being offered for online bidding, including a "buy now" option. Auction items include a 2019 National Sporting Clays Championship VIP package, hunts, artwork, sports memorabilia, jewelry, and other items. More items may be added throughout the week leading up to the banquet, so check back often. The National Championship VIP package will give the winning bidder star treatment for next year’s … [Read more...]
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