There have been some discussions about target costs recently. Not all clubs charge the same amount for targets. Why? What should they charge? I...
According to ATA minutes…. Van-Blargan Hensel alleges that Wyatt Readler (#1853544) was allowed to see one pair of doubles on each post as he led a...
Budweiser is in the news due to recent advertising to lure the LGBTQ crowd. Budweiser used to be a huge ATA sponsor.
Would you prefer shooting with added money at a shoot? Does added money affect which venues you choose? A recent statement by the Executive...
According to the most recent minutes put out by the ATA, Lynn Gipson says added money has no impact on attendance at the Grand. He pointed to 2012...
They will be arresting the head of the opposing party in the United States. I report. You decide. merlo out
My pals in the trenches have given me the above story. The WSRC is up for sale. Is this the beginning of a new beginning? Your thoughts… I...
A recent post on a thread by Dobyns noted the ATA has a good job done investing. And the minutes shows the ATA is worth around $21 million. The...
I am not a Certified Public Accountant. That said please read what was written in the minutes: The Net Assets of the ATA increased from $731,622...
Since a thread about this subject has been lingering, let’s ask the shooters. Should the PA State Shoot adopt a more fair method of assigning banks...
Just for the record….who nominated Ed Wehking as ATA President? I report. You decide. merlo out.
Now comes the ATA Board of Directors with a recent move that may be confusing. The BOD of Directors (Delegates) voted to have Mexico as part of the...
Will we have a big turnout at the Grand? When was the last time the numbers were acceptable as the ATA Flagship Shoot? I report. You decide....
Simple question. Let’s see the answer I report. You decide. merlo out
The answer may be important. I report. You decide. merlo out
Would you believe there was formal correspondence between the ATA Executive Committee and a member stating the ATA is committed to Sparta until “at...
Since it has been discussed on the forum, let’s hear from the members.
It appears none of the monies have to be repaid. Latest paperwork to come in: [ATTACH] Thanks to you guys in the trenches. I report. You...
Would you believe the ATA received over $170,000 in PPP Loans from the Government? That is Payroll Protection Plan for COVID relief. I haven’t...
Some Delegates and shoot managers are miffed they have not received a viable shoot program from the ATA Leadership. If the ATA does not come up...
Many are still mourning the loss of Jack Fishburn. According to the ATA Minutes, the EC decided to donate $100 to the Jack Fishburn Memorial...
The following complaint is in the Executive Meeting Minutes. I am asking for more information on this. I report. You decide. merlo out...
Should punishment be handed out to those that systematically participated in cheating in the ATA? I am asking because the topic has made it’s way to...
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial is now underway. This is about him shooting three people, killing two, at a riot in Wisconsin. I report. You decide....
Reports are there will be blacked rimmed targets thrown at the Cardinal Center. One big reason, is the paint gumming up the arms of the Pat Traps....
Could anyone get 20 flats of ammo? Or just this guy? Ammo rules for us and different rules for Blazer Rep. Or did he have more power? More...
Was 2020 a good year for trapshooting? The ATA Executive Director must have accomplished some goals set by someone. I am not sure who set the...
The grand didn’t sell out of ammo this year. Recent announcement ammo for sale. Five case limit. I report. You decide. merlo out
No announcements today at Sparta over the speaker system - other than maintaining social distancing. It is going to be hot. Be careful out...
The medical folks are here to test anyone that wants a test. I report. You decide. merlo out
Masks are not mandatory when shooting is one of latest announcements here. I report. You decide. merlo out
We haven't heard anyone is being sent home!
Please update us on what was said over the speaker system during the storm. Are masks for all now? I heard HOF banquet is cancelled. What else?...
While the storm was blowing by announcements came thru. I will update further but the first is the HOF Banquet has been cancelled due to the Corona...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The storm is cooling things off for a bit. I have talked to a few vendors. AIM brought some buyers in but the topic...
Poll as requested…. Will the ATA BOD Meeting record the individual votes by delegates or will that be kept secret? ATA President Paul Shaw is said...
Dawson's isn't in Sparta but somehow it appears that Karen Gipson has control of the old Dawson building. She is selling lots of Browning stuff....
The vendor "Bid-Buy Process" used by Illinois was supposedly the new "only fair way" to award buildings / vendors spots at the WSRC. Everyone would...
I hope to have more soon. There are some comments from a few that have left me scratching my head. I have to confirm a few things further. Stay...
Someone within the Michigan hierarchy has resigned. The word is that it was over not being permitted to inspect the financial statements. Who...
Thanks to our friends in Illinois for keeping us informed. How does this apply to an “Amateur” Trapshooting Association? Masks at the grand?...
This came in this morning.... A letter finally showed up in the foia request. Is it hard to believe it was overlooked? Thanks to the persistence...
Just in: The State of Illinois has mandated that the ATA address the need for masks at the Grand. I report. You decide. merlo out
Please stay tuned. There will be more. I report. You decide. merlo out
There has been a lot of speculation about whether the ATA will have their flagship shoot in Sparta in August. I have attached a Freedom of...
As per my pals and gals in the trenches (you know who you are) Any letters given to the ATA from Illinois will not guarantee that the ATA can hold...
The lease agreement is very long. I will post some pages that might have the right information. I assume that all the information provided was...
Some vendors are a little hesitant to pay their new bills before Illinois says there may be a grand. That maybe doesn’t happen until May 1....
Soon we will have.anther decision about the venue for the ATA flagship shoot. May 1 appears to be that date. Will this be an ongoing debate?
As a refresher I have reposted the MOU / agreement to keep Sparta open even if it closes. [ATTACH] Any predictions? I report. You decide....
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