January of 2023 heralds the formal launch of the North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA)! From defining and implementing the initial NASSA concept in 2019 through the development of our NASSA organization website (nassasilhouette.org), our NASSA Implementation Team has been working diligently throughout the Covid Pandemic to prepare for this day. “NASSA – An Association… Continue reading North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA) Launch
Author: Chris Cawthorne
Kenny Haupricht Appointed USA Northeast Director
The NASSA Implementation Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenny Haupricht as the NASSA USA Northeast Regional Director. Kenny has been involved in Rifle Silhouette since introduced to the sport by his father and grandfather at a very young age. He is a prominent member of the Ridgway Rifle Club in Pennsylvania, considered… Continue reading Kenny Haupricht Appointed USA Northeast Director
Dovetail Scope Rings
Including an interview with Pete Deal of D3 Precision There are many components that go into making an accurate rifle and no one component is the most important. They are all links in a chain that have to do their job well, and any one weak link can cause a failure to live up to… Continue reading Dovetail Scope Rings
Erich Mietenkorte Appointed USA Northwest Regional Director
The NASSA Implementation Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Erich Mietenkorte as the NASSA USA Northwest Regional Director. Erich’s passion and enthusiasm for silhouette shooting will be of great benefit to the NASSA organization and its members. Erich brings with him an unrelenting determination to promote the sport of silhouette and he wishes… Continue reading Erich Mietenkorte Appointed USA Northwest Regional Director
It’s Not About The Rifle
What equipment to use and why it’s not that important. “It’s not about the shoes; it’s about what you do in them.” — Michael Jordan I really appreciate those of you who have emailed me questions and ideas. It makes it much easier to know what you want to read about if you tell me.… Continue reading It’s Not About The Rifle
Preparation, Eating, Adjusting Position, and AR Silhouette
“Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” — Theodore Roosevelt I’ve said several times that the best use of this newsletter is to take your questions and ideas and provide some answers and responses to get us thinking, talking, and making this sport better. I’ve… Continue reading Preparation, Eating, Adjusting Position, and AR Silhouette
Who’s Gonna Carry The Boats
The sport of silhouette is going to be exactly what we make it. Let’s work together to make it great! “Who’s gonna carry the boats?” — David Goggins Former Navy SEAL and general bad-to-the-bone tough guy David Goggins developed this mantra during Navy BUD/S training (SEALS basic training). As part of that training, candidates are… Continue reading Who’s Gonna Carry The Boats
The Most Common Mistake
“We don’t talk about Bruno!” — Encanto Let’s be honest, shooting good scores in silhouette is hard! This is not something anyone can just step onto the range and do well. It takes a LOT of work and time to develop the physical and mental skills to perform well at this sport. To hit a… Continue reading The Most Common Mistake
Matt Judd Appointed USA Southeast Regional Director
What’s Ahead for the Southeast Region? The NASSA Implementation Team has been working closely with Matt Judd about the NASSA implementation work ahead for the US Southeast Region with Matt making the following statement: “I am excited for the opportunity to be part of not only the Southeast Region of NASSA, but also excited to… Continue reading Matt Judd Appointed USA Southeast Regional Director
Chris Cawthorne Appointed USA South Central Regional Director
What’s Ahead for the USA South Central Region? Work has already started with establishing 2022-2023 USA South Central Regional Initiatives to promote silhouette growth within the region. Chris has also started working with several other NASSA Regional Directors to leverage resources where mutual cooperation is beneficial. A preliminary listing of initiatives for the South Central… Continue reading Chris Cawthorne Appointed USA South Central Regional Director