NSSA extends its sympathy to the family of Liston Roberts, long-time NSSA, TSSA, and Dallas Gun Club member. Liston passed away Saturday, March 2, after a long fight with cancer. Liston passed peaceably with his wife Estha, daughter Margaret, and sister Kay Hawthorne by his side. A vigil service will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 7405 W. NW Hwy., Dallas, Texas. The service will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The... [SEE MORE]

Memorial services were held on Sunday, January 27, for John P. Jensen, 70, of Bolton, CT. John passed away last Tuesday, January 22. John joined NSSA on January 1, 1968, and was a former World Champion and skeet instructor. He was a member of the Hartford Gun Club. He was also an avid fly fisherman. He was retired from Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company in Hartford, CT. John is survived by his wife, Marilyn Scola Jensen; a daughter, Jennifer... [SEE MORE]

NSSA member Claude Arnold Townsend, age 68, of Birmingham, AL, died January 17, and a memorial service in his honor was held on January 22. Claude first joined NSSA in 1979 and was an Alabama Skeet Champion. He also served as Assistant Coach for the University of Alabama Skeet Team. Claude owned Chemical Solutions and most recently worked for Clayton Industries. He served in the National Guard and was an active outdoorsman, participating in skeet... [SEE MORE]

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 25, for Master Engraver, William (Bill) Hugh Mains, who passed away on December 28, 2012, in Bandera, TX. Mains, of Knightstown, IN, performed his trade for many years at skeet events, including the World Shoot. He was survived by his sister, Margaret Coggeshall, daughters Robin E. Mains and Kimberly B. Mains-Agee, three granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews across the globe. Bill began his... [SEE MORE]

Longtime NSSA member and referee A.B. “Scotty” Mitchell lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, November 18, at the age of 71. Scotty joined NSSA in 1971, registered well over 100,000 targets, and refereed all over the country, including at the World Shoot. He was New York State Chief Referee from 1984 to 1995. He was also a member of the Long Point Waterfowl Association, Ontario Association of Anglers and Hunters, the Fin, Feather and... [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]

Our deepest sympathies go out to friends and family of Bill Mock, a long-time NSSA referee who was killed at work in a mining accident on September 13. According to the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Mock, 61, was struck by a falling rock at a mine in Pennsylvania. Bill joined NSSA in 1994 and has refereed all over the country, including at the World Shoot for many years. Bill’s presence, professionalism, and smile on the field will be missed by... [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 regret to report that long-time NSSA member Don Wyant passed away on February 13 after a brave battle with cancer. Wyant was an accomplished skeet shooter, hunter, and trout fisherman. He was a longstanding member of the Dallas Gun Club and served on their Board of Directors. He enjoyed being outdoors and observing animals, exploring canyons, and looking for fossils. Though he lived in many places in his life, Wyant retired to New Mexico, the... [SEE MORE]