Good points were made by both Rn3 and STaT mAn STaN. There will never be a perfect handicapping system to place the less proficient on even grounds...
Many of us miss EG Adams Bob. You man not know me as HistoryBuff, but you know me. I shot for years with Eddie Taylor. I just called Bob Downs not...
I offer this advice for consideration for any shooter who thinks any of the above challenges "screws up my game." Try viewing challenges such as...
Now there's a character that brings back old memories, 'ol EG. A pretty good shooter who let perceived and real cheating within our sport, get to him...
Absolutely Yes ! I used to do that at State & Zone Shoots and each year at the Grand. Vendors were very appreciative when a shooter would stop by to...
Thank you Jammer. I'm only one of many people trying to stay informed (using verified documents) on all aspects of our sport. I think its because we...
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I thought some might be interested in reviewing an actual lease. Below is an expired lease from one of the vendors who I believe is still operating...
10.2 was from an old building vendor lease that expired in 2017. Vendor leases, it appears, fail to contain safeguards for legislative or judicial...
This is from an older WSRC lease but I would assume it remains in all the current leases. [ATTACH]
It would be another tragic loss of an old-time tournament that is full of our wonderful history. WESTY HOGANS Formed at the Eastern Handicap, in...
You statement begs the question : Why did the ATA drop the weight requirement for targets from about 1991 through 2000? The Arizona Delegate asked...
I've been a White Flyer fan for many years and will remain so for the reasons stated by the OP. I've known several of folks at WF who are shooters....
Amateur Trapshooting Association Mulls Move to IndianaThe Shelbyville News ^| Monday, June 02, 2003 | By JOHN WALKER Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003...
Would someone be kind enough to provide the date and time for the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony? I'd like to try to get out for my old friend, Dr....
Dave, Mr. Robert E. Heffelfinger served as manager of the Liberty GC a couple of times. To honor him, a Heffelfinger traveling trophy was shot for...
From the Telegraph-Forum (Bucyrus, OH), Feb. 11, 1981. [ATTACH]
It was located on Beechgrove Road, Liberty Township. One mile north on State Rt. 98, left at sign. Next to Sharon Christian Holiness Church. The...
While America experienced decades of segregation, not everyone subscribed to the practice. This was especially true in sports. Often times, color...
Here is a story about Mr. Cohron from the January 2009 issue of Trap & Field submitted by some fellow named Estes. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Though few are aware, there is an abundance of African American history in the sport of trapshooting dating back to the late 1800s and likely years...
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Understood Phantom. Just trying to provide the little information I have to help us formulate some assumed answers to the questions. IMO, Ms....
No doubt there is a job description for the E. D. position at the WS&R Complex. Ms. Mueller's background will be a great help to her but I don't...
It's very likely Delegate Mueller was recommended by the ATA Executive Director, just as Dean Townsend, Chairman of the Central Handicap Committee...
Your advertisement appeared in Sportsmen's Review, February 21, 1925, page177. The below ad on page 201 of the February 28, 1925 issue. [ATTACH] I...
I agree with ebsurveyor. Your serial # 27670 identifies your Browning as the 27,670th gun made. 57 identifies the year of manufacture as 1975. D...
Carl John Leonard MOS was born in Dubuque, Iowa in December 1884. His family moved to Kansas City in the early 1900s. Mr. Mos was a Peters Cartridge...
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Here is the ATA's Conflict of Interest Policy from 2008. It may have been updated or amended since that time. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Can I assume that Merlo has found additional information confirming that Trapshooting Hall of Fame, Inc. could have retained ownership of the new...
This is from the 1946 A.T.A. Official Rules: [ATTACH] Enjoy Our History!
In 1996 a majority of the Board of Directors voted in favor of reducing the angles to less than a straight-away from Posts 1 & 5. The new rule took...
billt, The easiest way I know of answering your question is to direct you to the History Buff section and read the Evolution of Flights & Angles 1 &...
Thanks Trap3, Appreciate it greatly when others add to my historical posts. I should mention that John S. "Sharkey" Fanning demonstrated the JC...
You're very welcome Ga.trapshooter, glad your a fan of our wonderful and exciting history. Here's a little more for you. I was just talking about...
I sure like that beautiful red, white and blue with stars advertisement at the top. That mud-saucer has been around for a few years. Here's an...
Below is the original concept. It is my understanding that most of the names associated with the design knew nothing about it until the story...
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The Phantom, Sorry for the delay but I've been preoccupied with our relocation to another part of the country and have had no time to offer...
Once again this forum proves its greatness!
More Illinois News From NRA-ILA [ATTACH] Support NRA-ILA The Illinois state Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is in the process of imposing...
From the Wisconsin State Journal, March 13, 1948. [ATTACH] Enjoy Your History, HB
While I liked watching it, Bama and wpt are correct that it didn't draw the interest needed to continue. I believe there were only 4 Star Shot grids...
Mr. Burdick, The Real Property Advisory Committee is made up of all Past Presidents. The outgoing President is appointed to this committee by the...
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Thank you Roger. They also used to report details about the weather conditions of the shoots and also the names of every entrant at the tournament....
1. Mr. 2012 PULL LLC himself Mr. Rob Taylor. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 2. Executive Director Gipson who claimed he searched for the ATA office...
I couldn't agree more Mr. Greenside. Unfortunately, the gun used by champion shooters has been left out of reports for many, many decades and that...
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