Members and staff of the NSSA are saddened to learn that Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence T. Drennan, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), received his final marching orders on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 94. He reported to the Heavenly Father and was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 72 years, Irma. Larry, or LT, as he was affectionately known by many, was born July 12, 1927, in Stonewall, Oklahoma, to the late Lawrence T. Drennan and the late Grace Mary Moshier Drennan. Larry attended Stonewall High School, where he starred on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. … [Read more...]
Final Shots: William “Bill” Straub
Longtime NSSA member and supporter William “Bill” Straub passed away June 27, 2021. Bill was born in 1943 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and is survived by his fiancé, Debra Meade, and his son William “Billy” Straub and Billy’s wife Amber. Having lived in Pennsylvania all of his life, Bill grew to enjoy the many outdoor activities the state has to offer. In his early adult years, Bill was active in the Explorer’s Club of Pittsburgh, participating in mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and other activities. In particular, Bill loved rock climbing, traveling as far as Italy to climb. Few of … [Read more...]
Final Shots: James Mark Gerstenkorn
The family of NSCA member James Mark "Jamie" Gerstenkorn has informed us he passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2021, after a long and remarkable battle with cancer. He was an avid sporting clays competitor and traveled to San Antonio to participate in the National Sporting Clays Championship for 13 years. He also loved competing in barbecue competitions and spending time cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Green Bay Packers. Jamie was born on July 21, 1966, in Wichita. Kansas, son of Norbert and Martha Gerstenkorn, of Conway Springs, Kansas. Jamie pursued a Bachelor’s degree … [Read more...]
NSSA Mourns S. Hallock “Hal” du Pont, Jr.
S. Hallock du Pont, Jr., of Vero Beach, Florida, and Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021, after a lengthy illness. "Hal," to all who knew him, lived life to its very fullest, passionate about each and every one of his endeavors. His contributions and service to NSSA-NSCA were pivotal and unparalleled in the organization's history. "In my 28-year tenure with the organization, no one has bridged the gap between shooters, the Executive Committee, and industry in both skeet and sporting clays as Hal did," said Michael Hampton, Jr., NSSA-NSCA Executive Director. "He … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hints #85: Gun Mount
Gun Mount You can read a lot of articles about gun mount. Gun mount is one of the most important aspects of shotgun shooting. An inconsistent gun mount leads to many misses. A poor gun mount, as well as poor execution of several other aspects of shotgun shooting, can lower your opportunities to hit the targets. I have found that many new or less experienced students lose their mount as they follow the target across the field. Their bodies continue to turn with the gun while they're following the target, but their turn slows down even while their eyes stay with the target. This is where … [Read more...]
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