NSSA “Association of the Year” 2007-2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Wayne Mayes Skeet Clinic #2
“What to do about a miss!” This is the second in a small series of videos from a Wayne Mayes Skeet Shooting Clinic held at Sportsmen’s Shooting Center in Canton OH. Wayne’s students for the day were Mike Rahe and David Crall who were more than pleased with the help Wayne was able to give them during this rare July session.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wayne Mayes Skeet Clinic #1
After John Haugh’s 2008 COLORMATRIX Open in Canton OH, the great Wayne Mayes held a rare mid-summer skeet clinic. During the Monday afternoon session, Wayne gives Mike Rahe and David Crall some excellent advice on how to avoid problems sneaking into your shooting style.
This is the first of a series of movies about Wayne’s clinic that will appear over the next few weeks. Enjoy, and if you ever
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Kolar AAA Premium Skeet Shoot Out ‘08
On the evening of July 5th at John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships, the KOLAR AAA Premium Shoot Out challenged qualifying shooters with target combinations not normally shot during competition. Success at the shots produced instant praise and cash rewards.
This video is a bit long at nearly 7 minutes but shows the nearly complete set of competitors and the various shots they
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ‘04
Thanks to Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas, we have another year of greatness recorded for history. This time its the 28 Gauge Event and the HOA Event of the 2004 World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas at the World Shooting Complex.
In the 28 Gauge Event Stuart McCoin beats out Todd Bender and Ben Haig for the Championship title. That is followed by the shoot offs
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Star Spangled Banner
At John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships in Canton OH over July 4th weekend of 2008, the events couldn’t OFFICIALLY begin until Kathy Moore (Dan Moore’s wife) from West Virginia gave a solo rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Sung after the raising of the American flag, her song raised a lump of pride in everyone’s throat.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ‘03
In 2003, Becky McCumber won the 12 Gauge Champion title in the Mini-World and Clyde Simmons won the .410 Championships in the World Shoot Offs. Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas was there and recorded the shoot offs for posterity.
Not only is it special for one of our ladies to win out over all those big strong men, but it’s not at all unusual for someone like Clyde to comer out of nowhere
Friday, May 9, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ‘02
The first is the Champ of Champs featuring Kevin Monteleone in a hard fought win over Doug Coulter. Kevin’s reaction is priceless and may have been Kevin’s first World Title.
The second part is for the 12 Gauge Event watching John Imbt take the Champion spot with Dave Anderson as Runner-Up.
Then comes the 20
Friday, April 25, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ‘01
Another of Robert Paxton’s videos from the many many World Skeet Shooting Championships he has attended on behalf of PAXTON ARMS of Dallas Texas. This one is of three of the shoot offs in 2001.
The 20 gauge event’s shoot off shows L.P. Giambrone winning his first ever World Skeet Championship with Craig Lakey and Stuart Fairbank coming in as RunnerUp and 3rd Place.
The titles beginning the
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ‘88
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas is fond of recording many of the parts of the World Shoot other than just the shooting. A very young Todd Bender shows off his new hair in the second half of the clip while lots of comments come with the first half of the clip.
If you ever get a chance, let Robert know how much you enjoy his videos and encourage him to continue to document our sport.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
World Skeet Shoot-Offs ’71 & ‘74
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS out of Dallas Texas dug into the back of the drawer and came up with some old home movies of past World Skeet Championships. These include the 1971 12 Gauge Event and the HOA Event along with the 1974 12 Gauge Event.
See how many of your old friends show up in the crowd and how young they looked back then.
Monday, March 10, 2008
What skeet ISN’T...
“Buckshot Bob” had a pet peeve about how many people refer to what they are doing as SKEET when in fact it ISN’T. Just shooting clay targets with a shotgun always gets lumped into the same term “skeet” and this video hopes to catch people’s attention about this constant misuse of the word.
It’s also a blatant plug for the web site which doesn’t hurt either.
Hopefully, there will be folks who
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Rare July WAYNE MAYES SKEET CLINIC
In an extremely rare instance, Jim Murphy (Shoot Manager for John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships) managed to talk the legendary Wayne Mayes into holding a July Skeet Shooting Clinic before and after the shoot over July 4th weekend in 2008.
Not only will Wayne be using his gentle style to help you shoot better, but John Ramagli of KOLAR ARMS has promised that there will be KOLAR
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
World Skeet .410 Bore Shoot Off 2007
This is the last of the series of the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships videos shot and commented on by Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas.
This is traditionally the last shoot off of the 10 day extravaganza and as such is rather long at over 7 minutes. It includes a look at how the shoot offs are called, the crowd before the shoot off, the shooters when ready, the actually
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
World Skeet HOA & HAA Shoot Offs 2007
After Robert Paxton of PAXRON ARMS in Dallas does an interview with past-President Al Magyar, we get to see the historic shoot offs between three shooters who for the first time have all not only shot a perfect 550X550 for HOA but also shot a perfect 650X650 for HAA.
This is the best of the best going at it twice in a row in front of a huge crowd at the stadium field of the National Shooting
Sunday, December 9, 2007
World Skeet 28 Gauge Shoot Off 2007
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas is featured in this video of the 28 Gauge shoot offs at the 2007 World Skeet Shooting Championships from San Antonio Texas this past October. Robert comes in 3rd and until his miss was unable to be the man behind the camera.
After he joins the crowd in the stands, Robert catches stadium announcer Billy Ray Suggs and his cool new shorts as well as
Sunday, December 9, 2007
World Skeet 20 Gauge Awards 2007
At the 2007 World Skeet Shooting Championships in October from San Antonio Texas, the Ladies gather for the 20 Gauge award ceremony on the podium in the stadium field in front of a capacity audience of supporters. The top three winners in the Lady concurrent to this event enjoy the cheers and applause of those who were lucky enough to attend this great event. You will note that the third place
Sunday, December 9, 2007
World Skeet 20 Gauge Shoot Off 2007
Billy Ray starts out this video of the 20 Gauge shoot offs at the 2007 World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas. Then Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS of Dallas Texas does his usually great job at letting you know what is going on and who is involved in this outstanding shoot off.
Every October, thousands gather in Texas to compete for World Titles in the game of skeet shooting and
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
World Skeet 12 Gauge Shoot Off 2007
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas not only video taped this great shoot off for the 12 Gauge Championships but he also came in 5th in this event at the NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas in October of 2007.
Ohio’s own Sue Huszai came in 4th as well as taking the Lady’s 12 Gauge Championship title and appears at the beginning of this video. Then it came down
Monday, December 3, 2007
World Skeet Doubles Shoot Off 2007
At the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas, Hayes Wauford, Ron Hurlbert, and Willie Clark are the final three competitors in the shoot off for the World Doubles Championship.
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS of Dallas Texas captures the excitement and challenge that is the hallmark of getting onto the stadium field for these tough shooters.
Friday, November 23, 2007
NSSA 400X400 and 500x500 Shooters for 2007
A dozen shooters stood to have their pictures taken as one of those outstanding competitors who were able to shoot a perfect 400X400 at a tournament during the 2006-2007 shooting year. Lined-up during a break in the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Championships, these top dogs share a moment for history.
Then they part and leave the only two who successfully shot a 500x500 during the same period. Not a
Friday, November 23, 2007
What Happens After The Shoot Off...
Ever wonder what goes on after someone wins a World Skeet shooting title? Well, Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas kept his camera running after the Champion-of-Champions event at the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas and brings you that feeling.
So, someday when you finally run that perfect score and then beat the best of the best in front of hundreds
Friday, November 23, 2007
World Skeet Champ of Champs Shoot Off 2007
In the NSSA Champion-of-Champions event, those who get to the Stadium field are the cream of the crop in competitive skeet shooting.
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas captures the excitement of watching the best going head-to-head. Older favorites like Ohio’s own All-American Dave Starrett and 64 year old All-American Wayne Mayes still have the skills to give youngsters like All-
Friday, November 23, 2007
World Skeet C-of-C Shoot Offs 2007 (commentary)
During the first set of shoot offs for the Champion-of-Champions event at the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships, Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Dallas Texas talks over the prospects of who might win with All-American Todd Bender.
In the Champion-of-Champions event, each shooter shoots a round of skeet with each of the four gauges (12,20,28,.410) for a total score of 100. The first
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Walking the line during C-of-C Shoot Offs
A good look at the folks who came to the 2007 NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships as they watch the shoot offs for the Champion-of-Champion event. You may notice some prominent faces in the crowd who are NOT part of the shoot offs and wonder why ?
Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS of Dallas Texas makes a point to catch as many of the competitors as possible in their natural state of having fun
Saturday, November 17, 2007
World Skeet Championship ShootOffs 2007 (Intro.)
Once again, Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS of Dallas Texas was kind enough to make available his videos of the NSSA World Skeet Shooting Championships for 2007. The videos show the fine facilities at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio Texas and you’ll get to meet many of the people who appear each month in the pages of the Skeet Shooting Review.
So sit back and enjoy the movies based on
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Bender Clinic - Low 5
As a beginner shooter, Maureen was learning all the basics the right way the first time. With a teacher like All-American Todd Bender helping her get past common mistakes, she appears to be on her way to great things in the game of skeet shooting.
For others interested in a chance at equally great instruction, check out Mr. Bender’s web site at www.bendershima.com and see when he might be at a
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
2007 ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships (The Movie)
Here’s a movie that’s a bit large at 22.1 MB, but it’s the slide show of those who attended John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships in Canton OH in July 2007 - set to a little Mozart.
It runs about 13 minutes and hopefully shows just about everyone who attended the shoot.
The weekend was superb, weather wise, and a great group of fellow shooters always makes this tournament a winner.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Bender Clinic - How Wayne Does it...
Gary is the student this time and his question about when you see the second bird on Doubles is answered by a story about when Wayne Mayes says he sees the second target.
Not only are Todd Bender’s Skeet Shooting Clinics a great way to improve your game but they also allow you to hear all the inside stories about those you’ve seen on magazine covers over the years.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Bender Clinic - Shoulders
During a recent Skeet Shooting Clinic held by All-American Todd Bender, a student named Steve learns the importance of keeping his shoulders straight - particularly on Station 5.
Todd’s Clinics are World famous and this year’s Clinic after John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships had an International flavor as shooters came from several states and countries to attend the worthwhile
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Bender Clinic - No Pull
During a session of Todd Bender’s Skeet Clinic held at Sportsmen’s Shooting Center in Canton OH, student Dan Moore of West Virginia learns the proper way to be ready for the target.
Todd holds sessions like this many times during the year and recently has been doing his clinics in Canton either before or after John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships. Go to www.bendershima.com for a
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Todd Bender Explains Doubles on Station 4
In early July, All-American Todd Bender was teaching a Skeet Shooting Clinic at Sportsmen’s Shooting Center in Canton Ohio when he described just how to shoot Station 4 (high house first). Todd’s clinics have become a yearly event in Canton and interested shooters for next year’s clinic should consider getting on the list, soon.
You can get even more information on his other clinics and lots
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Wayne, How do you do it?
Year after year, decade after decade, time and again, Wayne Mayes ( www.waynemayes.com ) has been a permanent fixture on the winners podium at National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) registered tournaments throughout the country. Wayne hails from Tennessee and has a smooth natural style that makes the game look easy.
Sitting around waiting between shooting times, Wayne can be seen talking to
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
What’s the secret to low 6? Part II
Since All American and NSSA Hall of Fame member Wayne Mayes of Tennessee was attending John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships over July 6-8, 2007 in Canton OH, it seemed like the perfect time to ask him a few questions.
One of the questions that was asked of both Todd Bender (see previous podcast) and Wayne Mayes involved the proper way to shoot station 6 on a skeet field. Here is
Thursday, July 12, 2007
What’s the secret to low 6?
... was asked of All-American Todd Bender while conducting one of his yearly skeet shooting clinics at Sportsmen’s Shooting Center in Canton OH. This was his reply.
It seems that Todd has already prepared for such a question and has a station by station break down of how to shoot skeet already on his web site at www.bendershima.com
It’s a great place to start if you’re new to the game or even
Thursday, May 17, 2007
World Skeet Championships 2006 - Faces in the Crowd
This video is a combination of all of the “crowd shots” taken at the World Skeet Shooting Championships in 2006 in San Antonio Texas at the headquarters for the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA).
It, too, is rather long (11 minutes) but tries to show the broad cross section of the various shooters who compete in a game that is far harder than any of these shooters make it look. Robert
Thursday, May 17, 2007
World Skeet .410 Bore Shoot Off 2006
The last of the Gauge Events at the 2006 World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas at the National Shooting Complex. This .410 Bore Event had 26 competitors shooting perfect scores and making it to the shoot off in the Stadium Field.
This video is rather long (10 minutes) but it lists all of those who made it to the shoot off as well as the exciting action once it gets down to
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
World Skeet 28 Ga. Shoot Off 2006
Todd Bender, Larry Woo, and Jerod Hicks shoot off for the Championship title in the 28 gauge event at the World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas in October of 2006.
In an earlier video I mentioned that you should note the reaction from Larry Woo when Todd won one of his other titles earlier in the tournament. At the end of this video, note the reaction from Larry when Todd wins
Monday, April 16, 2007
World Skeet 20 Ga. Shoot Off 2006
This is the 20 Gauge Skeet Championships Shoot Off at the World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas in October of 2006. Some sixteen different shooters made it to the final shoot off field and competed in front of a crowd of thousands.
There was a long delay between shoot off rounds as the targets needed to be changed due to the failing light of the day. However, that didn’t
Monday, April 16, 2007
World Skeet Doubles Shoot Off 2006
Todd Bender, Craig Kirkman, and Kevin Monteleone shoot off under the lights of the Stadium field for the World Skeet Doubles Championships. Held in San Antonio Texas at the National Shooting Complex in October of 2006, the shoot off was just part of the 10 days of skeet shooting events held yearly.
Monday, April 9, 2007
World Skeet Champ-of-Champs Shoot Off 2006
Dan Lewis, Craig Kirkman, and Stewart McCoin were the only shooters to make it to the Stadium field for the final shoot off of the Champion of Champions event at the World Skeet Shooting Championships in 2006.
This is another of the clips from the video taken by Robert Paxton of PAXTON ARMS in Texas. Remember to thank Mr. Paxton whenever you see him for his fine work at preserving our history.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Things that happen in Skeet...
Dan Lewis is one of the friendly faces that you see around the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio Texas (home to the National Skeet Shooting Championships every October) during the 10 days or so of shooting both the Mini-World and the World Events.
During a lull between shoot offs in 2006, we get to hear a little inside story from Linda about the legendary Wayne Mayes. Wayne is a member
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Mini-World Skeet 20 Ga. Shoot Off 2006
Wayne Mayes and Peter Bloomfield shoot off for the 20 ga. Event title at the Mini-World Skeet Shoot in 2006 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas just before the main World Skeet Shooting Championships for 2006.
Included are some crowd shots of the fine folks who regularly show up at this yearly national skeet shooting event. Most are there to “tune-up” for the big competition
Sunday, April 1, 2007
World Skeet HOA Shoot Off 2006
Another of Robert Paxton’s videos featuring the 2006 World Skeet Shooting Championships with the HOA Event Shoot Off.
This shoot off is between Kevin Monteleone and Stuart Fairbank who both shot a perfect 550 X 550 in the Kolar 550 or what is traditionally called the HOA Event. This includes the 125 12 ga. targets from the 12 ga. East Event, another 125 from the 12 ga. West Event, 100 from the
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Mini-World Skeet HOA Shoot Off 2006
For the past few years, NSSA Skeet Hall of Fame member Robert Paxton of Paxton Arms in Texas has been video taping the activities at the World Skeet Shooting Championships. He was kind enough to not only donate those videos to be sent to fellow skeet shooters serving in the military overseas - but has also allowed us the opportunity to edit his work down to the most important short clips of the
Monday, January 29, 2007
World Skeet Doubles Shoot Off 2003
In 2003 at the World Skeet Shooting Championships in San Antonio Texas, the Doubles Event Shoot Off came down to three shooters. Among them was Fred Tschantz of Akron Ohio who eventually ended up taking the Runner-Up position.
Fred is a patrolman in his “normal” life as well as having been appointed as “Ohio’s Skeet Police” (with no official duties). He’s long been a fixture on the shoot off
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Kolar AAA Premium Shoot Out (part 5)
This is part 5 of 5 parts to John Ramagli’s Kolar AAA Premium Shoot Out. This event is part of John Haugh’s ColorMatrix Open Skeet Championships that take place in Canton OH at Sportsmen’s Shooting Center. This video is from the shoot in May of 2006 and shows more of the fun we have shooting skeet games.
Here toward the end of the first station, the BIG DOGS of the game get in line and start
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Kolar AAA Premium Shoot Out (part 4)
