Larry Sterett reviewed the DB-81 in the below issue of Trap & Field. DB-81 Combo TRAP & FIELD, November 1982, page 22-25 I have it scanned in my...
And another history buff heard from. Great collection of trapshooting memorabilia Brad's friend (I hope). Thanks for sharing. Hey, isn't that a...
I fully understand your point wpt. I thought the same thing because I too was stopping the gun trying to insure I released the trigger on the "dot"...
Well thank you Jakearoo. Thank you on behalf of everyone with a passion for trapshooting history, especially those with a willingness to share....
Wow Trap3, Thank you for posting your cabinet card picture of Abner Price. I had never come across a picture of him before in any of the sporting...
Krieghoff-80, I don't know what information you are looking for (contact information, life story, samples of his engraving, etc) but I'm sorry to...
While conducting research the other day I pulled out an old book from my library. "SHOOTING ON THE WING" was the title and my first edition was...
BINGO ! Good job Trap3 Hallack Adams Penrose was born August 22, 1857 in Michigan. He became a notable trap shot. He lost a $1500 live bird...
Good guess but Henry was only 9 years old when the idea of a GAH was conceived . Henry James Pendergast, of Phoenix, NY was born October 23, 1883....
Roger, I can't speak to what one Delegate told the new Delegate "how the system worked." All new Delegates should be familiar with both the ATA...
Does anyone know who conceived the idea of staging a "Grand American Handicap" tournament? A clue: The person's initials were H. A. P. and in my...
Now that's a pretty sight for those who love trapshooting history. Thanks Trap3
Let's clear things up. State and Provincial Delegates (ATA Board of Directors) are not reimbursed by the ATA for their expenses, nor do they receive...
UPDATE: I recently found a couple of earlier reports than those I mentioned above, of the word "trap-shooting." The trapshooting events below...
Pigeon shooting is said to have been first established in England around 1790. EARLY TRAP SHOOTING As has been mentioned, shooting in Middlesex,...
Correct User 1 . . . . 825 new members at the current allowable limit of $16,500 for the honorarium. I believe you are once again correct . . . the...
Maser, You would be correct. From Post #3
Sending prayers and best wishes to Mr. Hapney. HistoryBuff
I don't know that anyone has ever verified that it was a gift. The only authority for giving such a gift would be the Board of Directors (Delegates)....
I've never been able to verify just when the first ATA President received a gun. Likewise, I have not found information to show that the Board of...
Touche' oleolliedawg, I agree - penalize was not the best word and it was a bit of overreaching on my part. I should have used something along the...
You're Not ! I admire your good sportsmanship.
East Coast shooters will be affected a little more than the West Coast trapshots at the implementation of a 30 yard line, and "how about that". . ....
This discussion has digressed from the OP's important topic, reminding of why I departed from another forum years ago. Very sad. :(:(:( HB
I love trapshooting history! It reveals much for those who pay attention to it. From the beginning every attempt at achieving equity in...
Two good quotes and there were others too. It's encouraging to see some readers giving deeper thought to our handicapping system. I tend to agree...
Condolences to the Morris family from a fellow lover of trap history. HB
Jakeraroo, Thank you for your kind words especially regarding my opinions. I view my personal integrity as paramount and strive each and every day...
As stated above, the Vandalia homegrounds was not ready for shooting until July 1924. Ohio State tournaments were held on the ATA grounds at...
Oooooppps! Sorry for answering a question you didn't ask. I should take a little more time to read and understand. You would think I'd learn not to...
George S. McCarty (2nd ATA President) spent months away from home overseeing the construction of the ATA home grounds and had things operational for...
Gerald, Sending you a PM.
Why thank you Just Joe. Back at you!
Mike J, I was surprised to see the two $30,000 options in this year's Grand. It was only a couple years ago our ATA leadership was in agreement...
I was skeptical that dry-firing at stationary targets on a piece of vinyl would be helpful. Terry Jordan told me he was confident it would make me a...
For the record Mike J . . . . . . it's Punkin Flock. [ATTACH]
Of course they are . . . but not as challenging as the targets our forefathers shot. Shooting was a lot tougher in the old days and top scores by...
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Larry, A straightaway setting on Post 1 & 5 is the 22° angle target that was the standard rule from 1955 until about 1997. That straight away...
In 1919 the Executive Committee voted to reduce the maximum allowable shot charge to 1-1/8 oz. for the 1920 target year. The majority of Delegates...
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And ATA financial statements did not show the Presidents shotgun expense, nor did the ATA provide IRS Form 1099's to those President who bought...
Yes, shooters winning State or Provincial Budweiser Handicap events were eligible to shoot in the Budweiser Handicap Champion of Champions event at...
I heard the rumors surrounding the Anheuser-Busch's withdrawing their sizeable support to the ATA. Many will remember the success of the Budweiser...
Roger, You might be correct but I just don't feel that the majority of shooters stopped attending the Grand in retaliation. I believe shooters were...
A most interesting comment. I've wondered just where the below report came from. [ATTACH] It would be easy for me to assume that ATA Controller...
Yes Garry, I recall counting 72 200 straights at the Vandalia homegrounds. I don't recall the year but I think it was the Clay Target Championship....
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