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They were "stealing shells from the shell house" with unpaid for 'tickets' that you would get when you paid your entry fee, and then redeem the...

"the mere appearance of impropriety is not necessarily unlawful" .... It IS "unlawful" for "a fully tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable entity" .......

The "Grand" is just one shoot that is two weeks of the year, the "ATA" is milking the bank account fifty two weeks a year. What a shame that the two...

What has happened, and when it may have happened, only matters if 'we' act in a manner to stop it. Hoping cyber-chat will make those filling their...

"WSRC and all other facilities will be open for business the instant a budget is signed" ...... "the instant" ... that is impressive, makes one...

For the Kool Aid drinkers that think the ATA is doing GREAT in Sparta ..... "If the trend continues, we will liquidate the ATA." from Robert R....

We may get to see who loves the sport of ATA Trapshooting for the sport, and who loves it for the money. How many will be willing to risk a possible...

"nonsense" ... maybe ... just a shot across the bow to those who feel untouchable from the inside. There is always the 'nuke' option from the...

That is a tough number to pick ..... it involves 'possible' State and Federal violations. Possible 'deals' with some to view the Super Secret...

Don't forget the feds .... https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non...-Requirements-Section-501(c)(3)-Organizations "The organization must not be...

The ""fully tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable entity" holds a yearly event ..... and can't find it in their hearts to have 'added money' for those who...

Go here ... http://www.shootata.com/ContacttheATA.aspx ... for the answer. It seems to be a mystery to everyone else.

"The ATA made 1.1 million in fiscal 2014. Most came from investments; the second largest contributor was the 2014 Grand American. Day-to-day...

Rod Blagojevich went to Pepperdine University School of Law 1980-1983, he earned his JD in 1983. Juris Doctor degree ...."The degree is earned by...

K-80 Super Scroll combo I think, but it hasn't been a year yet, so that is just a guess. And .... The "not-for-profit public charitable corporation"...

From my other post ... "If the organization engages in an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the...

"the ATA group would be done is when the money runs out." .... not going to happen that way. When the Donald Trump want-to-be's let their greed open...

The problem with 'fixing' the "ATA" is they have mastered pandering to keep the cash flowing their way. Look at the 2016 All American 'team' list...

Brad, I have no doubt you knew Leo best on a personal level. Talking about him in past tense brings emotion to the conversation. And I don't think...

Do you have to attend the shoot closest to where you live ????? Or can you go where the weather may be better, and/or where the 'better' shooters are...

Does anyone have a clue what the "ATA" is working on/looking for ?????? A location for a shoot ????? or a new home for a "year-round" vendor and...

A "Telephonic Grand" may be interesting for the All American points and option money. What if .... one location only has one red-hair, left-hand,...

Time to get the crayons out and start drawing pictures. Where would a "year-round vendor" live ???? Where are their businesses located ???? What...

We must not forget they 'fixed' the "problems" with the sign on the wall during the Grand. There are even pictures of the sign as proof the...

If you miss it, this, "Two years ago the ATA announced a move to Sparta but changed its mind." is in there, and the date this was published is...

Here is a fun read from 2003 for anyone that has doubt about the ATA being involved in the sham....

The State of Illinois had no reason to build it without the ATA. If you read the "lease agreement" they built it to ATA specifications. And, if a...

"3. Hope and pray that it's not to late" ... and ... "4. See to it that any criminal activity by past or current EC members leads to jail time" If...

Dan @ Giacomo Sporting USA has enough TM 1 parts to keep every one in the country going for decades to come.

"the boondoggle known as the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta" ... that is funny. boon·dog·gle North Americaninformal noun noun:...

Go with the sugar-free Kool-Aid, you stand a very good chance at being diabetic with the high sugar version.

"excellent business men" would not take it with a 1099. I can find much more fun ways to waste a couple of million bucks a year.

From the land of the lost .... "SPRINGFIELD — A pause in state layoffs won’t stop the planned closures of the state’s museum system nor its...

PS ... in anticipating something like this I have Zebco reel mounts available for most Trap-guns, including K and P gun ribs with eyelets threaded in...

There is GREAT news that they are ONLY closing the "shooting areas" in Sparta. The HOF will open as Leo's Lures and there will be clinics for left...

Very sad, Pete was a very down to earth Trapshooter with great ability. And he was the best person to 'tune' Kolar release triggers to the way the...

When the leader(s) are consumed with preserving the location of their businesses, and trying to 'sell' bad decisions, they tend to ignore the bread...

You are hard on yourself mdj67. You are a member and you are on here.

You do not have to "file" a judgement, it is part of the court records that the clerk's office has. They, the clerk or court, do not "attaches, or...

You said "becomes" ... now you say "As soon as it's filed". Why would you need to "file" something that "becomes" ???? You should pay more...

"a judgement becomes a real property lien" .... really ???? Do tell, that sounds interesting. When/how does "a judgement become(s) a real property...

Twenty two bucks for drinks and 'tip' the table dancers ... WOW ... the tables should be heavy-duty and have a place to hold the ears of corn.

"If there is a lien on the building then who does that affect?" ... any future buyer. A "lien" has to be 'taken care of' (paid if valid) to transfer...

N1H1 .... What would the 'bet' be for the location of the 2016 Grand ?????? And .... I understand your 'bet' was directed at the first post, but the...

Middletown S.C. would probably be the location to 'host' the Ohio State Shoot. They have 'room' to expand their trap-line, and there were 'talks'...

"I don't know why the ATA's biggest event is a handicap." The allure of "Trapshooting handicap" WAS money. If someone 'wins' 500 bucks they will...

My first short sensible "statement". Jo2 is a FIRST CLASS ASS .one.two.three.four.five.six

Biggest issue is format .... The ATA format solves 'yardage' and 'class' issues for 'large shoots' .... You would not have enough time to shoot if...

Why would someone need "therapy" for talking openly about the 'ATA' ???????????? It is something that doesn't go down well with Kool Aid, but it is...