Back Woods Quail Club’s Rick Hemingway reports that online squadding for the 2013 U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship is now open for view, and all shooters will be in the system by the end of the week. To date, 831 shooters have registered. Shooters should begin receiving email confirmations this week. The U.S. Open will be held May 12-19 at Back Woods Quail Club on the coast of South Carolina. Registration is at Winscoreonline.com. If you... [SEE MORE]

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Eugene “Gene” Oviatt of South Park Quail and Clays, Lake Park, Ga., on Saturday, March 2. Oviatt’s death was reported to us by John F. Letsinger, NSCA National Delegate from Georgia. According to Letsinger, Oviatt died of an apparent heart attack while on the 5-stand at Bradford Sports Farm in Florida. Emergency care was given to him immediately, but was not successful. Oviatt was... [SEE MORE]

We are saddened to report the passing of Steven Craig “Steve” Peterson on Tuesday, January 8. Steve, age 62, was owner of NSCA member club Shooters, Inc., a Minnesota range and mobile unit. Steve passed away at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. A celebration of Steve’s life will be Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milroy, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial... [SEE MORE]

NSCA and its staff and members extend their condolences to the family of Michelle “Shelly” Kriz of Brainard, Nebraska upon her death from cancer on Friday, December 14. She was 37. Shelly was the wife of Terry Kriz, owner of Oak Creek Sporting Club. Many members knew Shelly from the club, as she often helped with tournaments at Oak Creek. Shelly was passionate about her family, including 12 foster children for whom she and Terry cared... [SEE MORE]

NSSA and NSCA join the family, friends, and employees of Perazzi in mourning the loss of Daniele Perazzi, the company’s legendary founder. Mr. Perazzi passed away on November 7. Mr. Perazzi’s funeral was on Friday, November 9 in Brescia, Italy. The factory was to reopen on Monday, November 12. An announcement was posted on the Perazzi website: The Founder and President of Armi Perazzi, Daniele Perazzi, has passed away. To all who have... [SEE MORE]

We regret to inform the NSCA community that Life Member Robert A. “Bob” Christensen died early Saturday morning in Kansas while on a hunting trip with family and friends. Bob died from an apparent heart attack. He was 51. Bob was CEO of Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc., one of the largest pork production companies in the United States, headquartered in Sleepy Eye, MN. He was considered an icon of the pork industry and was honored... [SEE MORE]

Everyone at NSSA would like to offer sincere condolences to former NSSA Executive Director Carroll Bobo and his family on the loss of his beloved daughter, Amy Bobo Tucker. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220, with a reception at the church following the service. The graveside service will held Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Chandler Cemetery in Chandler,... [SEE MORE]

We regret to report that Al Anglace, founder of Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays, has passed away. In June, 1987, Al Anglace and six friends started a monthly shoot that grew into the Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays Association, a club that now has over 500 members and a mission to support sporting clays. Al was a stalwart of the sport, a community leader, and a major influence on the Connecticut Travelers as well as the sport of sporting... [SEE MORE]

We are sad to report that a dear friend to the NSSA-NSCA, Heidi Juttner, passed away over the weekend. For many years, Heidi worked closely with the NSSA, NSCA, our members, and member gun clubs as the primary point of contact with our endorsed insurance company, Sportsman’s Insurance (SIAI). As requested by Heidi, there will be no memorial service or funeral; instead, her closest friends and family will celebrate her life this weekend with... [SEE MORE]

We regret to report that Geoff A. Gaebe, 60, of Addieville East Farm in Mapleville, R.I., died at home Sunday, December 26, 2010, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Geoff played a huge role in the development of sporting clays in the Northeast. You can read more about Geoff’s life and many accomplishments here. The NSCA extends its sympathy to Geoff’s family and many friends.  Read More →