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Ed Scherer endorsing CCI shotshell primers in 1959. Note his records. [ATTACH] Enjoy Our History !
Back in 1957, Ed Scherer told his story which was reprinted in the August 1958 Trap & Field issue: Enjoy Our History ! [ATTACH]
There were fellow sportsmen in many other countries enjoying the sport of "Shooting Over the Traps" and I thought perhaps readers would enjoy some...
I saw the below update from THOF operations manager, Tami Daniel, posted on Facebook : Over 400 boxes, with over 5,000 items have all been upacked....
This is true and there should have been promotionals done from time to time, especially outreach to those who never heard of trap shooting....
PAPA27, I honestly don't know how many folks visited the THOF when it was at the ATA's homegrounds. There were certainly days without visitors....
PAPA27, The THOF was open every day of the week except for holidays. On occasion schools and other groups would ask for a private showing after...
I honestly do not know. I'll look at the Constitution and By-Laws to see if there is a number but any of our current Delegates should know the...
I understand your position and agree that when any Executive Committee becomes complacent in their duty to keep the BOD informed on major decisions,...
I've heard shooters call it "sighting in oil." Great shooting.
Isn't that a Rubbermaid stool?
If there is no funding to open the World Shooting and Recreational Complex for shooting events, then one must assume that before approaching the...
Planning for the future is paramount for any organization and the SCTP made the only sensible move. It's sad what is happening to the World Shooting...
I agree but not everyone does. Back about 2005 or 2006 I was very proud to see 60 young SCTP shooters take the line in the first 2 flights at our...
The National Shooting Sports Foundation continues to introduce more people to our shooting sports. This Past NSSF-Scholastic Clay Target Program...
Let's all offer our thanks to those who did it and those who recorded it. I'm only a messenger who likes to compile and present a few reports...
rookieshooter, I truly appreciate your kind words. I just want to try to be helpful and entice folks to be interested in our shooting history.
Yep, in 1970 your singles average was .9693. on 1800 registered targets.
Doc, You finished the 1969 target year on the 24.5 yard mark with an .8994 handicap average. You made the 27 yard line in 1970. Your handicap...
You didn't tell me you were having Pizza & Hawaiian Punch or I would have drove out!
Yes I did. I also noted several times that it was in violation of the written rules. This was affirmed by numerous shooters such as Vic Reinders,...
Just posted . . . . . . . the history of Sporting Clays . . . . . been shot in this country for over a century. Enjoy Our History !
Edward Cave designed a shooting course in 1913, calling it “Clay Bird Golf.” Shortly thereafter he utilized hand traps calling his new game...
“Sporting Clays” – The Not So New Game of 1980 The history of our shooting sports is absolutely amazing and we should all pay closer attention to...
I Googled "Team Glock" to see if I could find the guy. Seems like a good guy to me. U. S. Army veteran. Served with the Army Marksmanship Unit....
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Michael, If your are correct, your association is in violation of ATA rules regarding the election of State and Provincial Delegates. The election...
I thought perhaps readers might like to see O. N. in his younger years. Enjoy Our History ! [ATTACH]
Alison, It's a pleasure to meet you and thanks for sharing some special thing from your Aunt & Uncle's scrapbook. You have been left a wonderful...
W. H. “Silent Billy” Heer HISTORY BUFF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Overlooked for induction into the Trapshooting Hall of Fame, Billy Heer has been in the...
OK, I promise to continue to continue adding the names of old-time shooters who are members of the "History Buff Hall of Fame." There remain many...
Mr. Ford stayed in California and when he passed in 1942 he was interred at the Monterey City Cemetery. His son Orin Jr. is also buried there....
Over the years I kept figures in articles from newspaper reporters and the Illinois Policy Center. I can't verify these figures except to say I...
Thank you Dan, I had looked the PITA biography over and offered even more information on Mr. Ford but you probably only have so much room and if...
Bat, No apology necessary. I truly appreciate those who take time to express their viewpoints even when I may see things differently. From what...
Bat, As I stated, there is plenty of evidence that the Life Members were considered by the A.T.A. Officers, Directors and the entire Membership, to...
I hear you wpt, I don't share your above view. I believe it was the duty of the ATA Executive Committee to obtain approval from the Life Members...
It is my understanding that building vendors have signed extensions but their payment is not due until June 30 and if the WSRC is not open for...
I pretty much share the same opinion. Perhaps it is easier to understand by saying that if the IDNR or ATA defaults on the lease, the lease becomes...
A Reminder to All Life Members : In the early days Life Members were owners of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] In...
Thank you Bat, I made the mistake of assuming that Santos was asking if the ATA was receiving any exemption from taxes. Appreciate the correction....
Just posted . . . . . the history of the Lewis Class Option" . . . . . when it was created . . . . . and by whom. Enjoy Our History !
One final piece of information I should share is . . . . . . who would be the actual owner the building and property. For several years I kept a...
THE LEWIS Rather than start with the earliest money option of the many I have in my files, I thought perhaps providing a little history about the...
No problem "Brad's friend (I hope)" For the purpose of accuracy I felt those actually involved should receive the credit in your above...
I would like to correct the above statement. While Kenny Ray Estes was in agreement with Dr. H. Lynn Parsons that Sparta was not the best location...
I understand WPT. Your comments were well received on this end. My intent was to engage in discussion so others could see both sides of the issue,...
Well said WPT, I believe you may have just "check-mated" this 'ol eternal optimist.
Thanks rookieshooter, Yes the information helps. I'll see what I can find out in the T&F magazines and maybe communicate with Ray to see if he...
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