We regret to report that Allan Lehman of Dewey, Arizona, owner of Lehman Optical Sports Glasses, passed away on July 3. Lehman was both a shooter and a friend to skeet and sporting clays shooters who bought glasses from him and socialized during his many years of attending major shoots. In addition to shooting, he had many hobbies that included hunting, fishing, horse racing, and travel. According to NSSA Chief Instructor Ralph Aaron, Lehman taught the Level 1, 2, and 3 instructor classes for 16 years. "He was truly a subject matter expert and was always generous with his time," said Aaron. … [Read more...]
Question of the Week: Public Availability
"I travel to the National Shooting Complex every year for the World Skeet Shoot and the Blaser, but I'd like to shoot there at other times. Is that possible?" Yes. The National Shooting Complex is open to NSC members on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 5pm and to the public on Thursdays from 9am to 9pm and Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. NSSA and NSCA members who live outside a 75-mile radius of the complex are extended NSC membership privileges to include days and target rates. We generally have all disciples available, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, and trap, however, it is always a good … [Read more...]
Question of the Week: Additional or Replacement Patches
"How can I get additional or replacement patches?" We frequently get requests from members looking to buy additional or replacement NSSA and NSCA membership patches. We do have those available at Headquarters and can easily get those out to you. Additionally, we are occasionally asked about extra patches or pins from the recognition programs like All-American, All-Region, All-State, etc. The availability of those items is limited and varies by award and year. We are always more than happy to look into these requests for you. For NSSA membership patches, call 210-688-3371 ext. … [Read more...]
August Is National Shooting Sports Month
National Shooting Sports Month® in August provides the perfect opportunity for experienced target shooters and newcomers alike to head to a shooting range in your area and experience what millions of Americans have long appreciated — that a day at the range is a day of fun! This 31-day celebration of the shooting sports, developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) in 2017, reminds people that everyone can enjoy these safe, fun and social activities. It’s also the perfect time for an experienced shooter to mentor a newcomer in a sport that can provide a lifetime of … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #61: You Can’t Be Too Safe
You can't be too safe Safety is something that should always be central in our thinking. It's difficult to think about shotgun shooting without thinking about the things we have to do to make it a safe sport. One safety consideration when you're shooting shotguns is to make sure you only carry shells for the gauge you're shooting. One of the things that older shooters will remember is when 20-gauge shells were red just like the 12-gauge shells were. The reason the manufacturers and the sport changed the 20-gauge shells to yellow was for safety reasons. If, back in the … [Read more...]
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