We regret to report the passing of shooter and outdoorswoman Joyce S. “Jo” Hanley on February 19. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Jo relocated to Palm Beach in the early 1960s with husband George W. Hepworth. As a young adult, Jo developed a passion for firearms, eventually becoming one of the few female NSCA Level III Certified Instructors, as well as a skeet, trap, and field instructor. Throughout her life, she passionately pursued sport fishing, tennis, hunting, and competitive shooting at the highest level. Known for her bold, vibrant personality and can-do attitude, Jo left a … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Joe Dunn, Sr.
If you shot clay targets, particularly skeet, at any time in the past at Tri-County Gun Club in Oregon, you probably knew Joe Dunn. If you’re a recent member and you didn’t know Joe, you are currently benefiting from Joe’s influence on shotgunning at TCGC. Joe passed away December 9, 2023. Joe led the Skeet program at Tri-County Gun Club for 35+ years until the pandemic caused him to retire as the club's Skeet Activity Chair. Over the years, Joe was an avid promoter of local and regional skeet and international skeet shooting by preparing articles for the Oregonian newspaper outlining … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Martin F. “Bubba” Wood
It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Martin F. “Bubba” Wood on January 5 at the age of 83. The skeet champion, conservationist, wingshooter, and wildlife art curator was a Texas legend whose influence ranged far beyond the state. He was the leader of the renowned Cosmic Cowboys 5-man skeet team in the 1970s. One of his fellow Cosmic Cowboys, Robert Paxton, shared some thoughts on his friend: Prolific hunter, fisherman, sporting arts dealer, world champion skeet shooter, and conservationist, Bubba Wood was an all-around sportsman. In 1965, a few years after he began … [Read more...]
Final Shots: Joseph B. “Joe” Cantey III
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...]
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