The great sport of skeet shooting, designed in 1920 by a group of andover, massachusetts upland game hunters to improve their wing shooting, has rapidly caught the fancy of people in all age groups and both sexes. Mar 26, 2020 until then, i will just shoot skeet for fun with my friends and we will take as long as we need on each station and rib each other when we miss and relax and have a good time. Upon receipt of the nominees information from the hall of fame committee chairman, nssa will place the names on a written ballot in alphabetical order by group. Remember first that safety is of paramount concern to all in. Nzcta rule book new zealand clay target association. Rule book national skeet shooting association nssansca.
You can have a lifetime of fun and fellowship at your local skeet club while strengthening your hunting and gun safety skills. Maximum 2 rounds of ammunition may be loaded at a time. There is a large foldout chart containing the fundamentals of skeet at back of book. Hall of fame committee recommendations will be sent to nssa headquarters in due time in order to be included on the agenda for the spring executive committee meeting. The national sporting clays association nsca was formed in april of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ ation nssa, to promote sporting clays in the united states and other countries. The book also discusses individual stations and examines common errors for each shot. Remember also that both eye and ear protection are required for everyone on a skeet field and are the rule for nssa events. The national skeet shooting association nssa is a nonpro.
The change to rule iiie eliminates some language regarding the ruling on doubles or proof doubles. It is now a major sport, with its own international and state organizations. A round of skeet consists of 25 shots from 8 different stations as explained below. In addition to the present regulation skeet most commonly shot, the nssa has an international division for those who wish to shoot under the rules used in international competition with low gun position and variable timing.
Oh, by the way, all were free with basic membership. Skeet shooting is a recreational and competitive activity where participants, using shotguns, attempt to break clay targets mechanically flung into the air from two fixed stations at high speed from a variety of angles. Carried guns must be open and empty at all times except when on the shooting stand and it is your turn to shoot. Nssa will forward all ray boller award submissions to the hall of fame committee chairman no later than march 15 for distribution to the hall of fame committee members. Articles which have no letter prefix apply uniformly to trap, double trap, skeet and automatic trap. Deletions from the current rule are struck through 2. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other. Ive read the rule book a hundred times and asking a new shooter if theyve shot any other competitive clay targets in the past 3 years would never cross my mind. Today, english skeet is governed by the clay pigeon shooting association cpsa.
Almost all will welcome you to shoot with them on a squad. Fitascsee standalone complete fitasc rules at end of rule book see section ix page 54. Nsca was founded in 1989 as a division of nssa, and it is now the worlds largest sporting clays organization. Lee braun is generally recognized as the greatest skeet shot that ever lived. This is cut and pasted from the nssa rule book found at. New fitasc sporting rules, effective 1 january 2020 fitasc. Contrary to the opinion held by some of our members, the following rules do apply to all shooters when participating in competition events, from club level to nationals, and not just for a, b and c graders. Skeet is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting. It may not be in the book, but seen at many clubs and meets the intent of the rule. Rules and regulations washington skeet shooting association.
If you are not already a member of one of our member clubs, we would suggest that you consider joining a club near you. Youre trying to do your due diligence but the nssa rule is convoluted at best and contradictory at worse. Skeets is a fictional artificial intelligence robot from the future in the dc comics universe. Regular double a regular target thrown from each skeet house. Whether youre an experienced shooter looking for an extra edge or a beginner who wants to learn the basics of good technique, mastering skeet covers the full range of material necessary for success. Now if your holding a sanctioned issf event, go for the hoop, but most clubs will never hold a sanctioned issf event. The placement of markers other than those specified in nssa rule book shall be.
The wads are manufactured, and have always been manufactured, with 100% prime resin so a. National skeet shooting association 2014 official rules and regulations additions and changes are shown in italics and noted in change log. Must shoot state minimums 50012, 400 20, 28 and 410 3. The national sporting clays association nsca was formed in. Rule book nssa national skeet shooting association. The north vs south island standard skeet teams match. Nssa and arizona skeet shooting association assa memberships are available at registration. Solely the referee has the authority to rule on whether a trajectory or a no bird complies with the rules. The nssa maintains records of world championship shoots dating from 1935. If you turn down a pull that is bad, but within 1second, the ref could technically call a balk.
It was nice to get an, updated, rule book each year. Check back often more events, info, and registration links are added as available. Skeet shooting originated back in the early 19th century in america where it is now known as nssa skeet. Heck, most clubs in just grab a regular skeet hoop but, what do i know. Newcomers to the game of skeet will find the basics here a brief history, field layoutmeasurements, shooting sequences, how the games played and some useful references, plus geometric and dimensional trivia which may be of interest to those enamored of numbers or interested in building their own skeet range. While in san antonio at the national shooting complex, you can see the perpetual trophies of the world championships and displays honoring the champions at the nssa nsca museum and hall of fame. The skeet program operates on two regulation fields with automatic traps. Usually seen as a companion to booster gold, he costars in the limited series 52 and the subsequent booster gold vol. Nzcta rule changes since 2014 printing of rule book errata.
Clay target nation is the official magazine of the national skeet shooting association and national sporting clays association. Todays skeet field varies little from its 1920 beginnings. The following is an informative summary of the organization of the nsca, important official policies and rules that. Articles which have the letter s before the rule number apply only to skeet. Nssansca national skeet shooting association national. Under his rule the focus primarily on individual in love with were hockey and baseball information statistics rosters and commentary. The national scholastic surfing association nssa is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The layout will vary depending on the chosen topography. Details such as weight, choke, drop and pitch and fit of the gun vary with shooters. About nssa the national skeet shooting association is the worlds largest organization dedicated to the sport of skeet shooting.
American skeet is shot on a field made up of eight different shooting positions. Regulations and rules australian clay target association. Applies to all trap, double trap, skeet and automatic trap. Hunters are beginning to realize that skeet shooting is the fastest, easiest and most practical way to improve their field shooting. It is the responsibility of all shotgun users to behave in a safe manner at all times. Rule book national sporting clays association nsca official rules and regulations the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other aspects of the sport as needed.
Come on out and give recreational or registered skeet shooting a try. When the sport was brought over to england it was shot to slightly different rules and english skeet was created. Item 166 or in given to employees who whence the shires obtained wood and payne 1999. See events calendar for all public events at the national shooting complex. Each participant will shoot 5 shots at each station.
Articles which have a letter a before the rule number apply only to automatic trap. After mounting the gun the stock can be dropped slightly before calling for the target. Registered skeet for beginners ohio state skeet association. In addition to the present regulation skeet most commonly shot, the nssa has an international division for those who wish to shoot under the rules used in international competition with low. For more details on the classification system, moving up in class, appealing a classification, being classified based on known ability, and more, see the nsca rule book, whose definitions and rules regarding classification are the final authority. The following is an informative summary of the organization of the nsca, important official policies and rules that govern the nsca, the shooting of registered targets, the conduct of. As the official governing and sanctioning body for skeet competition in the u. A summary of proposed 20172020 issf rules changes regarding. National skeet shooting association nssa official rules and regulations. Despite the rule book which follows, skeet is a very social sport and you will enjoy your shooting the most if you follow generally accepted good manners and.
A former bx9 built by kord industries, or at least. With twentyone different models from which to choose, the claybuster wad line can satisfy nearly every target or wing shooting application for reloading. No other magazine dedicated exclusively to skeet shooting enjoys a larger circulation. Only pumpslide action or sidebyside guns are to be used. The hard copy rule book was up to date at the time of going to print and will be reprinted. Weekend skeet should not be a continuation of your weekly job in my opinion. Vintage skeet rules and regulations national skeet shooting association nssa rules shall apply except for the following. In addition to the present regulation skeet most commonly. Targets can be lost for other infringements to the rules such as foot faults and time faults. The following restrictions apply for any competitor entering a nssa jr. The nsca is americas official governing and sanctioning body for sporting clays and works to develop the sport at all levels. This course is patterned after conventional skeet and trap shooting. Nssa rule book the nssa and the game of skeet in the u.
Follow all the safety rules in the rule book carefully and dont be offended if you are corrected about one of them. Nssa s 1second rule for slow pulls is a big part of the problem. And we have a society where people take less responsibility for their action, e. Mar 03, 2016 almost everyones first question when it comes to learning the trap shooting basics is what the difference is between trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The nssa board of directors has adopted three rule changes that will be effective january 1. We are affiliated with the national skeet shooting association. Ssr is included in the membership of nssa members and is also available for subscription to nonmembers. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other aspects of the sport as needed. Welcome to the oklahoma state skeet association ossa website.
It is actually better to try out several guns, all types if possible, before buying. Awards in honor of the 60th annual armed services skeet championships, the class 1st place winners will receive a remington 1911 r1 200th anniversary pistol. The nssa was founded in 1928 and is a nonprofit organization owned and operated by its members. They all involve the same basic principle, which is to shoot at clay birds little ceramic discs that represent a bird. It is the worlds largest skeet shooting organization and annually hosts the world skeet championships.
It has eight shooting stations and two trap houses. In 1920, a group of american bird hunters started shooting clay targets to practice wingshooting, and thus began the game of skeet. Skeet shooting etiquette despite the rule book which follows, skeet is a very social sport and you will enjoy your shooting the most if you follow gener ally accepted good manners and also a few that are peculiar to our sport. April of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ ation nssa, to promote. Thus, thanks to a flock of chickens, a casual wingshooting practice informally called shooting around the clock evolved into todays popular sport, with national competition, rules and an officially sanctioned skeet field, all governed by a central organization the national skeet shooting association nssa, headquartered in san antonio, tx. Nssa members must surf in the mandatory number of events of. The national shooting complex is one of the worlds premier venues for competitive shooting tournaments, hosting such elite events as the world skeet championships, national sporting clays championship, world english. These original rules make the game more difficult, as evidenced by only three 25 straights shot over this years entire fourday tournament. Saturday practices are closed when trap shoots require exclusive use of the facilities and when hosting cpsl or registered shoots. Course participants will move through a multiple station course. April of 1989, as a division of the national skeet shooting associ ation nssa, to promote sporting clays in the united states and other countries. Nssa is the worlds largest organization dedicated to skeet. We believe that in skeet you will find the finest fellowship of sportsmen and women in the world.
Updated nsca rule books now posted january 22, 2018 by sherry kerr weve updated the nsca rule book to reflect some important changes, and weve also made it easier to use by dividing it into three separate documents. A summary of proposed 20172020 issf rules changes regarding shooting equipment this summary was prepared by gary anderson, issf vice president. The nssa offers several tools to help you plan your shoot schedule, including an interactive search tool and a downloadable shoot database in both excel and. Rookie skeet 2018 rules note this league does not compete for awards all teams have 2 weeks to correct any scoring errors 1. Hover mouse over the following pages in the navigation panel to access sub pages. A skeet field consists of eight shooting stations, the first seven of which are spaced equidistant around an arc of a circle, and the eighth is half way between stations 1 and 7, which are located at each end of the arc. Our annual vintage skeet championships is a continuing celebration of the nssa s 1st world skeet championships, which was shot in salon, ohio, in august 1935.
There are probably more rules to olympic skeet than in the other olympic disciplines so it is important to study the rule book if you decide to take up the challenge of this exciting form of shooting. You should make a point to also bring your completed shoot card from nssa with current scores and uptodate averages over your last five tournaments details in the rule book, your nssa plastic membership card, your state skeet association membership card, a copy of the program for your own reference, and the most important item of all money. The nssa or nsca reserves the right to terminate, not renew and deny membership to any person or organization at any time for any reason, or no reason, in its sole and absolute discretion, subject to applicable law. These australian clay target association shooting rules.
Nssa national skeet shooting association the national. Skeet shooting competition rules and regulations 1. Each month we provide engaging content for skeet and sporting clays shooters of all levels, as well as coverage of the latest events and news from nssa. Official rules illinois skeet shooting association home. Seven of the stations are arranged in a half moon between the two trap houses, and one station is directly between them. Deletions from the current rule are struck through. Fired hulls shall be promptly placed in the shooters pocketpouch or deposited in the plastic receptacles provided. The same format used in standard nssa skeet with the following possible exceptions. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. Skeet is a sport for men, women, and youth of all walks of life who believe in safe gun handling, take pride in shooting well, and enjoy shooting with friends and family.
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