Videos tagged with NSSA

This video showcases a North-South Skirmish Association (NSSA) mortar match at Fort Shenandoah in Winchester, Va. The NSSA hosts historically authentic competitions based on American Civil War small arms and artillery. The mortar match features dozens of teams competing for accuracy, using both smaller coehorns and larger siege mortars. Competitors aim at a stake 100 yards away, with scoring based on the closest five shots out of seven within an hour. The video highlights the unique aspect of observing the slow muzzle velocity projectiles and the skill involved in accounting for wind, temperature, and ballistics. It also encourages new participants to join NSSA events.

This video from American Rifleman Television provides an in-depth look at the North-South Skirmish Association's (NSSA) revolver matches. The NSSA is dedicated to competitive shooting with Civil War-era firearms. The feature segment highlights the revolver team match held at Fort Shenandoah, Va., discussing the history of revolvers in the NSSA, popular revolver models like Colt, Remington, and Rogers & Spencer, target types (pigeons, tiles, pots), and the fast-paced 90-second match format. It emphasizes the unique experience of shooting antique firearms and participating in a multi-faceted competition that can even include artillery.

This video is a throwback to the 1995 U.S. National Shooting Championship, offering a glimpse into competitive shooting from that era. Featuring Grits Gresham, the content highlights the diverse marksmanship skills required in international shooting disciplines, from breaking clay targets at high speeds to precision shooting at small bullseyes. The description emphasizes the precision and coordination involved in competitive shooting. The video is presented as part of "Time Warp Classics" and encourages viewers to subscribe to Gun Talk for more retro content across various platforms.

This YouTube video features USA Shooting's Olympic shotgun coach, Bret Erickson, discussing Olympic-style shotgun shooting with NSSF's Bill Brassard. Erickson shares his personal experiences in the sport and provides insights into how competitive shotgun shooting operates at the Olympic level. The video is part of NSSF's initiative to promote shooting sports and includes various organizational hashtags.