Brad, If I were a newly elected Director to the OSTA BOD I’d insist that this issue either be clarified or corrected if needed before moving...
It is very disappointing that the original minutes only list 4 Directors attending the reorganization meeting. Both sets of minutes indicate they...
I read somewhere that the original minutes were posted on the OSTA’s website but removed shortly thereafter. I’ve never seen the original version....
Thanks Joe! I like to take a quick look at the site during breaks and often I’m not logged in. This will be a very nice upgrade to the site!
The minutes of the OSTA 2026 annual meeting have been posted. Assuming the minutes are accurate as to which Directors were present, it appears they...
From 2021 through 2025, entries in the GAH have been within 20 (up or down) of the preliminary handicap. Right now the preliminary cap is showing...
Bluegill61, Your kind words are appreciated by myself and the other directors I was fortunate to serve with. I hope the accusations of...
From the Constitution of the OSTA: “ARTICLE VII BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DELEGATES The management of all affairs of the Association is vested in a...
88 cents x 24 lbs = $21.12. Add in 1 pound (4%) of antimony @ $8.00 lb and ya got $29.12 in raw material prices. Toss in cost for smelting,...
Congrats Big Papa! That is one heck of an accomplishment! You join a very select few in the 200K club. I remember a celebration at Jaqua’s when...
Roger, The delegate from Ohio isn’t an OSTA representative. She acts in the best interests of the ATA, which is exactly what the shooters of...
Very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Ted’s first name was Thadeus but he always went by Ted. Ted shot a fair amount of registered targets in and...
Now that the curtain is down and there are differences in the backgrounds, I think a random draw would be a fair way to handle things. When I was...
On the OSTA’s website, October meeting minutes: “2026 STATE SHOOT COMMITTEES Tournament Director- Austin Jacob Assistant TD- Robert Caplinger”
Dave, If memory serves, either you or Brad showed me a very old shoot program that actually stated “Sporting women available on request”. I’m not...
“because shooters demand it. they must be rewarded with nookie prizes” I’ve heard tall tales of “nookie” prizes but I think they were only awarded...
Pie! Mystery solved!
Boy this is a real head scratcher! A wonderful trap club in the middle of a northwestern Ohio winter holds a 100 bird shoot and draws more shooters...
Gary Bryant, age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away October 29, 2025. Born June 3, 1941, he was the proud father of Ronald K., Gregory L. (Shannon),...
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Dave and Roger, I‘m not sure if these are rules, guidelines or what, but the first sentence from the Ohio Hall of Fame website is as follows:...
Very similar situation at the Cardinal Classic. A couple events up a few entries each, the rest were down. There has to be some magic number of...
Actually the BOD meets once a year. The rest of the year the EC does pretty much whatever they want.
It sure is! Imagine how deranged a person must be to state there would be a 40% to 50% spike in shooters attending this year vs the previous several...
I wonder how the 1771 total entries in the GAH is calculated. There are 1761 names listed on the ATA website as being entered in the GAH. 17 of...
Great shooting Dave! Someone make the mistake of betting you a donut that you couldn’t break ‘em all? They never learn!
During an Ohio State shoot, Ricky Marshall found me after completing his first 100 singles. He told me his last trap was throwing some wild right...
Didn’t they do that twice? Not everyone was lucky enough to get those free 2 yard passes! For last 30 or so years there has been an obvious push to...
Brad, Our late friend, Aden Kaufman, once told me there should only be 5 trophies; Champion, Runner Up, Lady, Kid and Old Guy. Period! Much...
Interesting. Isn’t voting for delegate and director at large part of the annual meeting? The annual meeting isn’t adjourned on Friday night, only...
What are the requirements to attend the annual meeting?
I’ve been getting updates every few days from Becky. Things are definitely moving in a positive direction. Still a long way to go, but Dick is...
The Virginia State shoot in 2024 was July 3 - 7 Wed-Sun. July 2 - 6, 2025 is Wed-Sun. Looks accurate, but to be sure you could call the Winchester...
Their website says July 2 - 6.
Absolutely did NOT come from Bob Stuart! Look into a former ATA President from a state north of Ohio.
I was very sad to learn of Big Don’s passing. Don was a great sport agreeing to take on Doc Longshot in the Grudge Match. They raised a bunch of...
The Governor of Minnesota signed a law requiring tampons in boys bathrooms. Anything is possible in a state lead by that kind of politician.
Thanks Joe. Shooters from 7 States! I did spot the name of our friend from Illinois. Gotta give him a new nickname cuz “Tex” doesn’t fit him...
Joe, Great job as usual! I hear you had shooters from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa. Were any other States represented? Drawing...
Williams County - Making Trapshooting Great Again. That should be on a tee shirt!
We can only hope he/them/they are following all those celebrities that promised to move to Canada if President Trump was elected. Well…..I have a...
Antimony has more than doubled in price in the last 6 months. Almost half of the worldwide supply of antimony comes from China. Currently the U.S....
Congratulations Don! Well deserved for not only your shooting accomplishments but also your unwavering support of the sport.
Big Papa, I heard you had a bit of trouble with a choke tube at the Indiana State Shoot. The Man upstairs might be telling you it’s time to...
Eureka, You are spot on! The Back Fence shoot was a huge success on its own but it also gave a tremendous boost to Friday’s entries. Leave it...
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Check your private messages / conversations. I sent you a photo showing how to tell a type 3 from a type 4.
Deepest condolences to Dave, Dirk and the entire family. Sandy was a very special lady. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.
Not that it matters in the least, but I’m wondering where WSRC Brad gets the 740 number from? I see 750 on RJStuart. The ATA was intentionally...
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