Nineteen coaches earned their NRA coaching credentials during the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Level 1 Coaches Class hosted by the Daniel Boone Conservation League in Wisconsin on February 6-7, 2016. The Shooting Coach Program is a cooperative effort of the NRA, USA Shooting, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The NRA Level 1 Pistol Coaches Class now includes action shooting as one of the disciplines. The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is the model for action … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz: Skeet History
Congratulations to Selina Larson, winner of last week's Range Time quiz drawing! Selina correctly answered the quiz question and was drawn as the winner of a set of off-eye optical filters and an SCTP lanyard. Last week's question and possible answers: Before the game of Skeet was named, another game was commonly played with clay targets. It was called: Circle the Globe Ring around the Rosie Around the World Play the Ring Around the Clock The correct answer, of … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz: First Inanimate Targets
Congratulations to Tim Adams, winner of last week's Range Time quiz drawing! Tim correctly answered the quiz question and was drawn as the winner of a Hot and Cold Pack with SCTP logo. Last week's question and possible answers: The first inanimate targets used for shotgun shooting games were made of what material? Dirt Clay Paper Glass Wood The correct answer is Glass. It seemed very obvious to many of you that the answer was Clay, but the currently-used material … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz: Dress Code
Congratulations to Mark Brown, winner of last week’s Range Time quiz drawing! Mark answered our question correctly and was drawn as the winner of a National Championship t-shirt from the Great Outdoors Company. Last week’s question and possible answers: Which of the following items of clothing IS allowed in competition, according to the SCTP-SPP dress codes? Tank top Shorts 5 inches above the knees T-shirt with beer brand logo Cut-off t-shirt Low-riding shorts Sleeveless … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz: Shotgun Butt Plate
Congratulations to Rob Faeth, winner of last week’s Range Time quiz drawing! Rob answered our question correctly and was drawn as the winner of a National Championship t-shirt from the Great Outdoors Company. Last week’s question and possible answers: The top and bottom edge (in order) of a shotgun's butt plate or recoil pad are called the: Heel and toe Toe and heel Cast and pitch Pitch and cast Top and bottom The correct answer is Heel and toe. On a butt plate … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz:
Muzzle Brake
Congratulations to Tracy Miller, winner of last week's Range Time quiz drawing! Tracy answered our question correctly and was drawn as the winner of an SPP Tactical Water Bottle from the SSSF Store. Last week's question and possible answers: What is reduced when a muzzle brake is added to a firearm? Noise Missed targets Choke constriction Recoil Bore diameter The correct answer is Recoil. Reducing recoil is the most common reason for adding a muzzle brake … [Read more...]
Range Time Quiz:
Parts of a Shotshell
Congratulations to Kirsten Dale, winner of last week's Range Time quiz drawing! Kirsten answered our question correctly and was drawn as the winner of Wraparound Shooting Glasses from the SSSF Store. Last week's question and possible answers: Which of the following is NOT a part of the modern plastic shotgun shell? Plastic shell case Bullet Brass head Primer Gunpowder Wad Shot The correct answer, of course, is Bullet. All the other items are parts of the modern … [Read more...]
