National Skeet Shooting Association


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Founded in the early 1930s and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the National Skeet Shooting Association is a non-profit organization owned and operated by its members. With nearly 20,000 members, it is the largest organization in the world dedicated solely to the sport of skeet shooting. Membership is represented by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee which employs an Executive Director to manage NSSA affairs.

The NSSA is dedicated to the development of the sport at all levels of participation and vows to create an atmosphere of healthy competition and meaningful fellowship within its membership. Shooters who want to compete can enter fun shoots and skeet shooting tournaments. The NSSA also offers the hunter a recreational target shooting sport that will strengthen hunting and gun safety skills and extend "hunting" seasons.

The Beginning of Skeet

The term "skeet" refers to an old Scandinavian word meaning "to shoot." It stands for a competitive target shooting sport that was invented in America in 1920 by several Massachusetts men who wanted to improve their aim before hunting season. Their system of simulating the flight pattern of live birds with the use of hand-propelled, inanimate targets began as a spirited game between hunters. Today, a modern version of that game has become an international sport in its own right for hunters and non-hunters alike. It is the fun of the game and the thrill of marksmanship that unites all skeet shooters.

Membership Information

Activities-The NSSA hosts the World Skeet Shooting Championship, World Vintage Skeet Championship, Junior World Skeet Championship and an International World Skeet Championship annually. NSSA clubs host numerous fun shoots for the serious competitor or the casual shooter. You can join the League & Sweepstakes which puts new and experienced shooters on an equal basis to win thousands of dollars in prizes awarded by drawings. All the fun activities let you enjoy shooting while meeting new people and winning prizes!

The People Who Shoot Skeet-Men, women and children of all walks of life who believe in safe gun handling, take pride in shooting well and enjoy skeet shooting with friends and family. Many shooters enjoy competing with themselves and others for prizes, self-satisfaction and self-achievement. At most skeet clubs, you'll find a wide cross section of wives, husbands, single parents, children and grandparents. Tournaments are divided into many different classes, so shooters will be competing against others of equal ability.

Is Skeet an Expensive Sport? Not necessarily, it depends on your personal objectives. You can have a lifetime of fun and fellowship at a local skeet club in return for a small investment in the shotgun of your choice, safety gear and modest ammunition costs. On the other hand, if shooting in state, regional, national and international tournaments is what you prefer, then, like any sport, the costs can go as high as your ambition and budget will allow.

What if I've Never Shot a Gun Before? Membership in a skeet club affiliated with the NSSA offers you the finest and safest means of learning to shoot from scratch. Rigid safety regulations are enforced and certified instructors are available to you.

Skeet Shooting Review-The official publication of the NSSA. The magazine is distributed monthly to all regular members and to all affiliated shooting clubs. No other publication dedicated entirely to skeet shooting enjoys a greater circulation in the U.S. The magazine reports on activities of the association exclusively. This coverage includes business news, shooting news, lists of coming events, results of all registered shoots and regular articles by the staff.

Membership Benefits

  • The friendship and distinction of belonging to a group that prides itself in maintaining the honor, integrity and rules of the game.
  • A subscription to Skeet Shooting Review and the yearly Records Annual which consists of more than 200 pages including: shooters names, address and averages; a club directory; high average leaders; zone, state and world champions; and much, much more.
  • Tournament shooting and the chance to win recognition and prizes in competition.
  • Headquarters provides an Executive Director along with a professional staff to answer your skeet questions. Records of registered shoots are part of the permanent account- ing system.
  • The right to participate at the annual NSSA membership meeting and vote in the annual election of NSSA Directors.
  • Membership and shoot record classification cards and the official rule book.
  • Instructor Certification Courses hosted at gun clubs with courses held by the NSSA Chief Instructor or certified instructors upon request.
  • The World Championship where outstanding shooters are recognized.
  • State and Zone Shoots. League & Sweepstakes. Fun Shoots and Fund-raising events.
  • Recognition to members for their shooting skills in various categories.
  • Scholarship program for High School Seniors.
  • Member and Club insurance available.
  • Discounts on rental cars and other items.
  • A toll-free number for members and gun clubs.
  • A website, www.mynssa.com, loaded with information.
  • The National Shooting Complex ­ the world's largest skeet shooting facility.
    • Author:   NSSA       Date:   Tuesday Oct 12 2004 20:08:02 pm