Forum, pictures, and news, related to the sport of American Trapshooting. The original Trap talk, no crap talk. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:55:56 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:55:56 +0000 Americantrapshooter.com - The open trapshooting forum. https://www.americantrapshooter.com/forums/americantrapshooter-com-trapshooting-forum.7/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:12:56 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/roll-call-pole-who-on-this-site-shoots-ata-registered-targets.32416/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/roll-call-pole-who-on-this-site-shoots-ata-registered-targets.32416/ invalid@example.com (Jeff Becker) Jeff Becker 26 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:36:44 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/forest-city-girls-on-skeet-field-sctp-national-championships-cardinal-center-2026-picture.32475/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/forest-city-girls-on-skeet-field-sctp-national-championships-cardinal-center-2026-picture.32475/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:17:58 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/saint-marys-episcopal-sctp-2026-national-trapshooting-championships-cardinal-center-2026-pictures.32473/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/saint-marys-episcopal-sctp-2026-national-trapshooting-championships-cardinal-center-2026-pictures.32473/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy 18 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:28:56 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/wtf-ohio-anyone-but-austin-for-delegate-lololol.32190/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/wtf-ohio-anyone-but-austin-for-delegate-lololol.32190/ invalid@example.com (Jim/Canton) Jim/Canton 29 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:23 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/when-did-silver-seitz-come-out-with-an-adjustable-rib.32455/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/when-did-silver-seitz-come-out-with-an-adjustable-rib.32455/ invalid@example.com (Double Trouble) Double Trouble
Thanks for your help]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:13 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ryan-denes-walnut-precision-custom-gunstocks-gunsmith.32199/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ryan-denes-walnut-precision-custom-gunstocks-gunsmith.32199/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy Ryan may be my first choice in the industry.

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Who is the expert? What happened?

I report. You decide.
merlo out]]> 13 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:50 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-era-for-the-grand-american-trap-shoot-new-executive-director.32397/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-era-for-the-grand-american-trap-shoot-new-executive-director.32397/ invalid@example.com (WIDE ANGLE) WIDE ANGLE There will be a few new faces as Delegates. Will they make changes? Is the ATA going in a great direction?
And soon a new direction?

Just wondering.....]]> 8 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:38:22 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/an-estimate-of-cost-to-rebuild-and-re-nickel-a-cg-syren-receiver-and-iron.32426/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/an-estimate-of-cost-to-rebuild-and-re-nickel-a-cg-syren-receiver-and-iron.32426/ invalid@example.com (2600jamest) 2600jamest I'm assuming only CG could do this because of their control over parts. Thank you.]]> 2 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:11:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-at-cardinal-center.32361/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-at-cardinal-center.32361/ invalid@example.com (Roy D) Roy D
SCTP at Cardinal Center]]> 1 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:57:53 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/whats-the-latest-with-ljutic.32404/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/whats-the-latest-with-ljutic.32404/ invalid@example.com (XDelegate) XDelegate 4 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:43:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cardinal-center-sctp-championship-week-rocked-with-enthusiasm-packed.32400/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cardinal-center-sctp-championship-week-rocked-with-enthusiasm-packed.32400/ invalid@example.com (Winchester452) Winchester452
If there is a larger event send me there. I went for the vendors.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:31:35 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cool-sctp-sporting-clays-photo-2026.32399/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cool-sctp-sporting-clays-photo-2026.32399/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:04:34 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-sporting-clays-2-pictures.32385/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-sporting-clays-2-pictures.32385/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy 11 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:18:58 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/note-of-congratulations-and-accomplishment-elana-mccarthy-non-resident-womans-doubles-champion.32216/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/note-of-congratulations-and-accomplishment-elana-mccarthy-non-resident-womans-doubles-champion.32216/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy 17 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:44:32 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-sporting-clays-1.32375/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-sporting-clays-1.32375/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy 5 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:58 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cardinal-center-tip-your-water-girl-please.32355/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cardinal-center-tip-your-water-girl-please.32355/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy 3 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:19:17 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ohio-shooters-need-your-prayers.25041/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ohio-shooters-need-your-prayers.25041/ invalid@example.com (T Jordan) T Jordan Dave Berlet's wife Sandy has a Pancreatic Cancer, keep this wonderful lady in your prayers.]]> 15 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:12:54 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/consistent-ammo.32346/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/consistent-ammo.32346/ invalid@example.com (John Ballance) John Ballance 3 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:19:07 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-mid-bead-threads.32339/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-mid-bead-threads.32339/ invalid@example.com (redhawk) redhawk 1 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:24:15 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/anybody-need-a-ride-to-the-grand.32345/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/anybody-need-a-ride-to-the-grand.32345/ invalid@example.com (BIG PAPA) BIG PAPA Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:38:26 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lead-prices-are-down-who-is-getting-lead-cheap.32073/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lead-prices-are-down-who-is-getting-lead-cheap.32073/ invalid@example.com (Smithy) Smithy 4 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:06:57 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-handicap-trap-pictures.32341/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-national-championship-2026-handicap-trap-pictures.32341/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy View attachment 119042

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All Sunday events begin at 12:00 Noon. All Tuesday events begin at 4:00PM. Registration begins an hour prior. View attachment 112618]]> 4 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:30:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-national-championship-starts-11th-coaches-parents-shooters-i-will-be-taking-pictures-again.32299/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-national-championship-starts-11th-coaches-parents-shooters-i-will-be-taking-pictures-again.32299/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy
Team pictures and personal pictures are free. I will be walking up and down the line taking photos. Steer me towards your team or bank.

As usual your pictures will be down loadable from our pictures forum. Pictures are free.

I will take thousands of pictures. I will try to get as many as possible. Check the forum for your pictures.]]> 1 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:12:27 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/why-i-don%E2%80%99t-miss-the-ata.28883/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/why-i-don%E2%80%99t-miss-the-ata.28883/ invalid@example.com (Flyersarebest) Flyersarebest
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PS: Shamus, the machines at that carousel behind the Buffalo machines you were playing. After playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday we were up $2800.00 so we decided to go back Tuesday with $170.00 in free play. Used the wager saver and it landed the bonus to start.]]> 47 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:58:39 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-is-the-middletown-club-manager.32287/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-is-the-middletown-club-manager.32287/ invalid@example.com (Bearcat Fan) Bearcat Fan 1 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:42:40 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/wheres-the-money-not-wsrc-cardinal-center-ohio-ky-indiana.32259/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/wheres-the-money-not-wsrc-cardinal-center-ohio-ky-indiana.32259/ invalid@example.com (Jim/Canton) Jim/Canton
Ohio Indiana and Kentucky have been having huge Calcuttas. Above $30k. The Back Fence Shootout was a big dollar event.

The WSRC is the point chasers dream. You don't earn much money but the ATA awards extra points....just because.]]> 1 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:18:09 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/picture-note-of-thanks-to-flyer-11-years-picture-must-see.32257/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/picture-note-of-thanks-to-flyer-11-years-picture-must-see.32257/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe 11 years ago I sent a note to Flyer saying we had a site and he was needed.

We would "only be around for thirty days" the Stooges said.

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Added money could be on yardage. The 20 yard shooter putting money down against the 27 yard shoot is a suckers bet.

They can get 600 shooters to play the option? That was just the 27 yardage group. Wasn't that option one of the reasons we registered targets? What am I missing?]]> 35 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:23 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/remove-ljutic-ejector.31777/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/remove-ljutic-ejector.31777/ invalid@example.com (redhawk) redhawk 3 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:58:57 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/note-to-new-visitors.16987/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/note-to-new-visitors.16987/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe
The forum is a very small part of the website. Check out History Buff's online museum. New is the hunting forum. Great pictures there.

Enjoy the site.

Admin.]]> 35 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:43:14 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pictures-joe-charnigos-2025-back-fence-shootout-cardinal-center-2.29104/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pictures-joe-charnigos-2025-back-fence-shootout-cardinal-center-2.29104/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy View attachment 105097

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Shoot well.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:02:09 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-much-larger-than-grand-american-trapshoot.32176/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sctp-scholastic-clay-target-program-much-larger-than-grand-american-trapshoot.32176/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy
In two weeks the SCTP will hold their National Championship at the Cardinal Center. The Singles event alone will have around 3,000 shooters. The Championship week will have 10,000 entries.

There are other youth shoots close to the same size.

For every shooter I...

SCTP Scholastic Clay Target Program much larger than Grand American Trapshoot...]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:22 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-grip.32171/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-grip.32171/ invalid@example.com (bo snider) bo snider i found one]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:52:52 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/thank-you-chris-vendel-great-job.32169/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/thank-you-chris-vendel-great-job.32169/ invalid@example.com (BIG PAPA) BIG PAPA Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:08:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/host-server-says-americantrapshooter-com-nearly-1-000-000-visitors-in-june.32148/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/host-server-says-americantrapshooter-com-nearly-1-000-000-visitors-in-june.32148/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe
Thanks for visiting.

Thanks to our tekkies and moderators for keeping this site running. Special thanks to you lurkers. We know you are out there.]]> 3 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:59:01 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cheaters-leaving-or-competitors-coming-pa-state-trapshoot-championship.32111/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/cheaters-leaving-or-competitors-coming-pa-state-trapshoot-championship.32111/ invalid@example.com (paBOB) paBOB
Will fairness increase numbers? I say take a note at who didn't shoot.

I have always maintained the elite in trapshooting aren't so elite. The point chasers aren't going to...

Cheaters leaving or Competitors coming PA State Trapshoot Championship?]]> 13 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:35:23 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sparta-grand.31984/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/sparta-grand.31984/ invalid@example.com (Seedsntrees) Seedsntrees 22 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:42:35 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/reports-cardinal-center-place-is-packed-2026-ohio-state-trapshoot.32149/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/reports-cardinal-center-place-is-packed-2026-ohio-state-trapshoot.32149/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy
Many pictures will be of the Back Fence Shootout.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:57:59 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/best-lense-color.32127/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/best-lense-color.32127/ invalid@example.com (635 G) 635 G 2 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:49:28 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/two-shooting-records-that-may-never-be-broken.32030/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/two-shooting-records-that-may-never-be-broken.32030/ invalid@example.com (635 G) 635 G
But here is the break down of their records:

Ashley Jones
719400 singles
83400 caps
141500 doubles

Gerald Burkhart
1629600 singles
67500 caps
3850 caps

They shot together @ Robinson Ranch and they died within a week of each other]]> 12 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:26:26 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/congratulations-big-papa-200-000-singles-targets.32028/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/congratulations-big-papa-200-000-singles-targets.32028/ invalid@example.com (Jeff Becker) Jeff Becker 4 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:40:58 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-ata-trapshooting-dieing.32088/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-ata-trapshooting-dieing.32088/ invalid@example.com (MOE) MOE
Is ATA trapshooting dieing?]]> 12 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:26:05 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-is-going-to-pa-state-trapshoot.32070/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-is-going-to-pa-state-trapshoot.32070/ invalid@example.com (paBOB) paBOB 1 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:34:21 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/congratulations-to-kenny-ray-estes-shooting-100-000th-target-virginia-hof-shoot-june-7-2026.32055/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/congratulations-to-kenny-ray-estes-shooting-100-000th-target-virginia-hof-shoot-june-7-2026.32055/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe 3 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/middletown-sportsmens-club-manager-opening.31802/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/middletown-sportsmens-club-manager-opening.31802/ invalid@example.com (MSC1947) MSC1947 The Middletown Sportsmen’s Club (MSC), one of Ohio’s premier shooting sports facilities, is seeking a full-time Club Manager to oversee daily operations and support continued growth.
Located on a large, well-maintained property at 6943 Michael Road, Middletown, OH, MSC offers a diverse range of shooting and recreational amenities, including:
16 Trap Fields
2 Skeet Fields
Sporting Clays Course
5-Stand
Rifle & Pistol Range
Cowboy Action Range...

Middletown Sportsmen's Club Manager Opening]]> 5 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:53:20 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/good-luck-at-pa-state-shoot-monday.32058/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/good-luck-at-pa-state-shoot-monday.32058/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:55:27 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lynn-gipson-amateur-trapshooting-association-ata-director-passes.31620/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lynn-gipson-amateur-trapshooting-association-ata-director-passes.31620/ invalid@example.com (Mike Poore) Mike Poore 18 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:26:48 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/any-opinion-on-sos-clays.31978/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/any-opinion-on-sos-clays.31978/ invalid@example.com (M Johnson) M Johnson The down side IMHO is the $60 a year to get the full benefit of using the app.
I haven't had to spend that much on the apps that I use everyday, much less a part time one. WTF!!?]]> 12 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:36:14 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-us-open-and-wsrc-still-cant-attract-shooters.31987/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-us-open-and-wsrc-still-cant-attract-shooters.31987/ invalid@example.com (Jim/Canton) Jim/Canton 9 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:39:35 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/randy-moeller-ata-director-nothing-to-lose-at-wsrc-grand-american-trapshooting-tournament.31841/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/randy-moeller-ata-director-nothing-to-lose-at-wsrc-grand-american-trapshooting-tournament.31841/ invalid@example.com (butterly) butterly
The Grand American Handicap struggles to get 1800 shooters. An Ohio event once had 5,000.

The largest trapshooting event is now the SCTP National Championship held at the Cardinal Shooting Center.

So what does Randy Moeller have to lose?...

Randy Moeller ATA Director nothing to lose at WSRC & Grand American Trapshooting Tournament]]> 4 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-year-1993-in-the-ata.16474/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-year-1993-in-the-ata.16474/ invalid@example.com (BRAD DYSINGER) BRAD DYSINGER
The All American teams had Men 1st team 9, men's 2nd 14 for 23 total men. Women's 1st team 8, women's 2nd 10 for total of 18. Jr's 1st team had 6, 2nd team 9 for total of15. Sub Jr 1st team 6, 2nd team 11 for total of 17. The vets had 10 on their team and the Sr vets had 7 for a...

The year 1993 in the ATA]]> 409 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/well-over-1-2-million-visits-last-month-by-350k-unique-visitors-thats-a-bunch.31952/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/well-over-1-2-million-visits-last-month-by-350k-unique-visitors-thats-a-bunch.31952/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe
Thanks for the interest.]]> 2 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:35:22 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pictures-joe-charnigos-2025-back-fence-shootout-cardinal-center-1.29004/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pictures-joe-charnigos-2025-back-fence-shootout-cardinal-center-1.29004/ invalid@example.com (Family Guy) Family Guy View attachment 104733]]> 26 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:08:06 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-sells-the-most-silver-seitz-which-company-or-person.31473/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-sells-the-most-silver-seitz-which-company-or-person.31473/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
Which company, company representative, or business sells the most Silver Seitz? I can say I don't know the answer. A few were asking me to put the question out there. There must be some significance to the answer.

I report. You decide
merlo out]]> 7 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:54:07 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/back-fence-shootout-could-be-a-logistical-nightmare-if-not-limited.31915/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/back-fence-shootout-could-be-a-logistical-nightmare-if-not-limited.31915/ invalid@example.com (Orangeman) Orangeman 1 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:48:33 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/tricity-sportsmans-club-memorial-wknd-calcutta.31756/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/tricity-sportsmans-club-memorial-wknd-calcutta.31756/ invalid@example.com (M Johnson) M Johnson View attachment 116844]]> 4 Mon, 25 May 2026 04:58:34 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-perazzi-vs-vintage-perazzi-reliability.31543/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-perazzi-vs-vintage-perazzi-reliability.31543/ invalid@example.com (Valmet412) Valmet412 6 Sun, 24 May 2026 23:02:48 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/us-open-at-wsrc-and-buckeye-at-cardinal-center-compete-for-shooters-this-week.31909/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/us-open-at-wsrc-and-buckeye-at-cardinal-center-compete-for-shooters-this-week.31909/ invalid@example.com (Clipperite) Clipperite
Why compete against each other?

Which club threw registered targets first?]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 09:01:16 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/publix-grocery-in-florida-says-keep-your-guns-out.31801/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/publix-grocery-in-florida-says-keep-your-guns-out.31801/ invalid@example.com (Gatorgun) Gatorgun
Don't leave the gun in the car. Go to another company. Jmho]]> 3 Sat, 23 May 2026 02:07:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/hey-big-papa-i-heard-30-000-expected-for-a-country-music-fest-at-cardinal-center.31889/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/hey-big-papa-i-heard-30-000-expected-for-a-country-music-fest-at-cardinal-center.31889/ invalid@example.com (LimaShooter50) LimaShooter50 3 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:59:27 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/quick-krieghoff-question.31630/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/quick-krieghoff-question.31630/ invalid@example.com (bobski) bobski yes/no.
if no, what is the fix?]]> 10 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:18:20 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/rob-taylor-is-scheduled-to-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-your-opinions-please.31525/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/rob-taylor-is-scheduled-to-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-your-opinions-please.31525/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
I report. You decide.
merlo out.]]> 13 Sun, 17 May 2026 22:58:00 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/rock-concert-coming-to-cardinal-center.31846/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/rock-concert-coming-to-cardinal-center.31846/ invalid@example.com (Jim/Canton) Jim/Canton
I hear it may be a 30,000 person event.

Anyone else hear this?]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:27 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/only-board-of-directors-has-the-authority-to-hire-an-executive-director-of-the-ata.31693/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/only-board-of-directors-has-the-authority-to-hire-an-executive-director-of-the-ata.31693/ invalid@example.com (Smithy) Smithy 7 Sat, 09 May 2026 11:14:54 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-postman-is-now-armed.31767/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/the-postman-is-now-armed.31767/ invalid@example.com (Dietz65) Dietz65
Saw this in the USA Today this morning and wanted to share.

Do you think this may alter the stance of UPS and FedEx if it happens?



View attachment 116922]]> 2 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:35:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-randy-moeller-right-person-for-executive-director-of-amateur-trapshooting-association-ata-poll.31754/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-randy-moeller-right-person-for-executive-director-of-amateur-trapshooting-association-ata-poll.31754/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
I report. You decide.
merlo out]]> 5 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:56 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-q.31730/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-q.31730/ invalid@example.com (bobski) bobski 4 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:09:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/randy-moeller-ata-executive-director-now-not-into-big-money-shooting-perfect.31692/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/randy-moeller-ata-executive-director-now-not-into-big-money-shooting-perfect.31692/ invalid@example.com (Valmet412) Valmet412
Olympic Shooting, ribbons, and medals, points. Perfect pick for an organization that wants us to believe that is the future of trapshooting.]]> 6 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:19:05 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/has-anyone-seen-this-before.31676/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/has-anyone-seen-this-before.31676/ invalid@example.com (Dietz65) Dietz65
Any thoughts?


View attachment 116527]]> 5 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:11:26 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-it-time-for-voice-delays.31575/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/is-it-time-for-voice-delays.31575/ invalid@example.com (Husker007) Husker007 9 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:21:52 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/has-anyone-been-known-to-be-a-top-gun-shooting-a-20-guage-at-trap.31563/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/has-anyone-been-known-to-be-a-top-gun-shooting-a-20-guage-at-trap.31563/ invalid@example.com (Got Beagles) Got Beagles 5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:42:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-voted-randy-moeller-as-ata-executive-director-ec-or-board-of-directors.31691/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-voted-randy-moeller-as-ata-executive-director-ec-or-board-of-directors.31691/ invalid@example.com (butterly) butterly
Crazy this was done without much discussion.]]> 3 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:48:53 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/amateur-trapshooting-assoc-partners-with-midwayusa.3363/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/amateur-trapshooting-assoc-partners-with-midwayusa.3363/ invalid@example.com (Roger Beardsley) Roger Beardsley http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1481850483p4jyrqx8wxh


The ATA Executive Committee has developed a partnership with the MidwayUSA Foundation to support the ATA's AIM youth program. Through the MidwayUSA Foundation's Endowment Programs, funding support is provided to youth shooting teams across the nation, as well as, organizations that share a likeminded mission of growing and sustaining youth shooting sports. The...

Amateur Trapshooting Assoc. Partners with MidwayUSA]]> 3 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:41:51 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ata-by-laws-what-by-laws-it-is-only-250-000-what-bod-ref-randy-moeller-controling-body.3733/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ata-by-laws-what-by-laws-it-is-only-250-000-what-bod-ref-randy-moeller-controling-body.3733/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
Not a word from a single delegate? You tell me.

I report. You decide.

Merlo out.]]> 35 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-replaces-ata-director-lynn-gipson-what-background-talent-resume-qualifications.31690/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/who-replaces-ata-director-lynn-gipson-what-background-talent-resume-qualifications.31690/ invalid@example.com (Jim/Canton) Jim/Canton
Any ideas as to whom that person will be?

What qualifications?

What background will the ideal candidate have?]]> 2 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:08:37 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lynn-gipson-obituary.31631/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/lynn-gipson-obituary.31631/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo Lynn Gipson Obituary
Lynn A. Gipson, 67, of New Athens, IL, born October 24, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.


At an age as early as 14, Lynn was introduced to trapshooting and began working at Elliots Gun Club and soon was the manager. After he graduated from college, from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree, he began his accounting job. All the while, Lynn remained involved in the shooting...

Lynn Gipson Obituary]]> 2 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:15:03 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/mitch-loveless-ii-will-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-opinions-please.31524/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/mitch-loveless-ii-will-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-opinions-please.31524/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
I report. You decide.
merlo out.]]> 7 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:52 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/bob-felber-sd-is-scheduled-to-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-your-opinions-please.31526/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/bob-felber-sd-is-scheduled-to-be-inducted-into-the-ata-hof-your-opinions-please.31526/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
I report. You decide.
merlo out]]> 7 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:44:27 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/if-you-want-to-save-on-gun-insurance-other-items.31613/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/if-you-want-to-save-on-gun-insurance-other-items.31613/ invalid@example.com (635 G) 635 G 3 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:24:50 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/al-ljutic-claimed-ljutics-had-the-fastest-lock-time.31552/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/al-ljutic-claimed-ljutics-had-the-fastest-lock-time.31552/ invalid@example.com (Gatorgun) Gatorgun 23 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:20:12 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/we-grew-too-big-for-another-server-million-plus-visits-month-was-tooo-much.31626/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/we-grew-too-big-for-another-server-million-plus-visits-month-was-tooo-much.31626/ invalid@example.com (just joe) just joe
We are watching closely. We are on another server after being told we cold never outgrow the last one.]]> 2 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:31:22 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/all-ata-competitions-should-have-a-bud-tent.31577/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/all-ata-competitions-should-have-a-bud-tent.31577/ invalid@example.com (Typo) Typo 7 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:16:31 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-middletown-is-looking-for-new-new-manager.31624/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/new-middletown-is-looking-for-new-new-manager.31624/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
I don't have any more information.

I report. You decide.
merlo out]]> 1 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:14 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/osta-zone-from-shooter-appreciation-day-to-target-prices-fixed-history-and-intent.31594/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/osta-zone-from-shooter-appreciation-day-to-target-prices-fixed-history-and-intent.31594/ invalid@example.com (merlo) merlo
And....there was a free Lewis Class? Did the OSTA appreciate shooters that much?

My information for this year is that the target prices have been fixed at $46. At least one club wants to charge $36.

Are the OSTA Zone Shoots still Shooter Appreciation Day?

I report. You...

OSTA Zone from Shooter Appreciation Day to Target Prices Fixed? History and intent?]]> 9 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:25:54 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pa-still-doing-the-preferred-bank-scam-or-will-we-have-fair-competition-fair-competition-it-is.31506/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/pa-still-doing-the-preferred-bank-scam-or-will-we-have-fair-competition-fair-competition-it-is.31506/ invalid@example.com (paBOB) paBOB
Then we heard that scam was off and all shoots were going to be fair. Then we heard not so fast. Only the shoots that didn't matter would be fair.

I am hoping someone will let us know.

Are all the shoots and events going to be fair?]]> 8 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-inletting-q.31605/ https://www.americantrapshooter.com/threads/ljutic-inletting-q.31605/ invalid@example.com (bobski) bobski is there any record of changes or ways to know if wood sold alone, will fit certain receivers and irons?

and too, as a last resort, who can duplicate ljutic wood these days?]]> 5