Thank you for verifying that Mr. Gipson made those statements biggun 682. I hope I"m right too!
Lynn Gipson is no dummy I assure you. If he made the statement about not being worried and the Governor is only pandering, I don't for one second...
I read 4.3 as the IDNR acknowledging that during the 15 days of the Grand American Handicap, the ATA is in control with respect to "targets and...
Welcome Romie, I look forward to reading your views on the various topics whether I'm in agreement or not. There's a lot of knowlege on this site...
To answer WPT's question, below is the reason stated in 1954 & 1955 as to why life members were stripped of their previous voting rights regarding...
Actually they were extinguished back about 1955 according to my notes in my file on the history of life memberships. Here's a summary. 17MAR1924...
That Berlet guy is one tough cookie! And a nice guy to boot. Congrats
My comments were directed to only the ATA's possessions at the WSRC. I have not yet seen the official lease agreement for the Trapshooting Hall of...
oldphart is correct, The ATA owns the Pat Traps at Sparta, however they are considered as "shared equipment." This includes the use of the...
I really wanted to make the trip out to see friends and attend the Hall of Fame ceremony but the thought of an 8+ hour drive alone just kept me from...
It was HAP, the Executive Committee added the #2-hole language in the rules at their August 1989 meeting and it was a unanimous vote. I found no...
bill1949, I think it is more likely that the Grand American will continue to be held in Sparta. However, if the Grand becomes a telephonic...
iowa guy is absolutely correct. Barkingspider you've overlooked the most important part of the Failure to Fire rule. [ATTACH] And what's this...
Wishbone, There were many calls to enforce the straightaway from Post 1 & 5 angle setting (or #3-hole target) but not a written complaint surfaced...
smoking357, I don't think there are many in favor of a telephonic GAH but sometimes you do what you have to do to keep the tradition of the...
Unless the original contract language has changed (and I don't believe it has with its renewal) both the ATA and IDNR are required to give a one year...
HAP I understand your position and agree with you that it would be a monumental task or maybe an impossible task to return to the old target angle...
I used to believe tough targets would drive gunners from trapshooting but I change my view some years ago. While it sounds completely logical that...
andrewt, Many years ago I had that problem with my O/U's during doubles. Someone told me to use gun scrubber, brake kleen or alcohol to clean off...
Since we're on the discussion of long-distance shooting (handicap events & 30 yards) I should point out that during the Grand American Handicaps at...
The Winchester HF-1 Combo was auctioned off during Friday's ceremonies at the 1985 Grand American. The fellow who won the bid paid . . . . . . . . ....
Ohio's Hall of Fame Combo made the cover of the February 1985 Trap & Field. The shell collection was donated by 1958 ATA President Vic Reinders....
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Doc, I'm not smarter than the Winchester guys. I was just lucky to have a couple of files about our trapshooting history laying around.
Nobody is suggesting that we change how the Grand American Handicap Championship has been shot since 1900. I only stated that I thought an old...
Doc, Winchester came out with the HOF Combo sets in late 1984 I believe. The first 60 of 250 Winchester "Hall of Fame" trap sets were allocated to...
Actually oleolliedawg the rules have been given a very liberal allowance for at least the last 75 years. Well let me put it in plain terms : Our...
N1H1, We’ve always been friendly to each other in our discussions and meetings as I recall, and unless you say otherwise, I accept your comments as...
EVOLUTION OF FLIGHTS & ANGLES – 101 Part 2 In summarizing trapshooting from the introduction of clay targets in 1880, we should understand that for...
Mine came in today's mail. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sure hoping someone has preserved them over the past 56 years. [ATTACH]
Here's our 1920 U.S. Olympic Team [ATTACH]
Welcome Bgunluvr and reload8s, Glad to have you with us. I like all the scattergun games (well not skeet so much) but they all provide a lot of fun...
Some great old-time shooters were selected for that 1920 team. Mark Arie, Frank Troeh, Forest McNeir and Frank S. Wright have all been enshrined in...
Bat, In my opinion the more (most) prestigious trophies are the High-Over-All and High-All-Around. The CTC and Doubles championships are also...
While I agree with much of what you your post my, position remains unchanged. I never said do away with handicaps or any other events. Hold a Grand...
Here's an article about the selection of our 1920 Olympic Team. [ATTACH]
oleolliedawg, I understand and respect your position. I won't speak to your comment on the 80 yo shooters, except to say God Bless them. Many are...
Doc, I have no recommendations to offer and since I have taken a sabbatical from trap shooting the last couple years, I don't feel I have any...
Here are the rules for those interested. [ATTACH]
smoking357, Whether I happen to agree with your opinions or not you have every right to post them. It would do us all much good to submit our...
Family Guy, I assume you mean the Clay Target Championship at the GAH. Even though the rules called for 45 degree targets up til and including...
jhunts, History shows us that sportsmen who enjoyed bird hunting are the ones who started trap shooting matches and events. They found out very...
On the subject "to remove or keep the 18-yard handicap" I was interested to see what our history had to say about it. In the 1939 Sporting Arms and...
Family Guy, here's the shooter and writer who made the statement.[ATTACH]
Now lets look at the ATA years between 1924 and 1954. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I thought some might like to see this...
Regardless of your opinion on the “Flights & Angles” rules: 1. Acceptable now 2. Make them more narrow 3. Widen them more You might be...
The World Shooting & Recreational Complex has been on the radar screen of such watchdog groups as Illinois Policy and Government Reform for several...
I think I cherish these gifts the most as they came unexpected and in the spirit of friendship. Two good friends surprised me with a Director's...
Here's a discussion about shooter representation from the 1960's. [ATTACH]
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