Louisiana Shooting Association

The Louisiana Shooting Association (LSA) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) nonprofit that serves as the central hub for competitive shooting and hunting sports across Louisiana. Founded in 1966, LSA has spent nearly 60 years building the infrastructure that keeps shooting sports alive in the state.

LSA functions as the organizational backbone for Louisiana's shooting community. They're affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice—giving members access to national competitions, CMP firearm sales, and structured training programs.

The organization provides affiliated clubs with: - Competition sponsorship and sanctioning - Match direction and event coordination - Instruction and training resources - Administrative support across all shooting disciplines

LSA sanctions and coordinates Louisiana's premier competitive shooting events. Their 2024 Louisiana High Power Rifle State Championship brought together 30 competitors from across the Gulf Coast region, with participants traveling from Michigan, Virginia, and Texas to compete. The championship included:

The championship rotates through affiliated clubs. Recent host: Palo Alto Rifle and Pistol Club.

LSA offers flexible membership to individuals and organizations:

Individual Memberships: - Annual Member: $15/year (voting rights, CMP purchasing) - Junior Member: $5/year (ages 20 and under, CMP access, no voting) - Life Member: $300 one-time (perpetual membership, all privileges)

Club Memberships: - For gun clubs, hunting clubs, gun stores, or shooting organizations - Enables clubs to host NRA-sanctioned state championships - Connects organizations with LSA resources and competition infrastructure

"Life Membership in the LSA is a great gift for that child or grandchild to ensure that their Second Amendment Rights are upheld in Louisiana!"

LSA is "totally committed to the promotion and protection of legitimate firearms owners' constitutionally guaranteed right" and actively encourages: - Hunter safety training programs - Junior shooting competitions and instruction - Marksmanship development across all age groups - Women and youth participation in competitive shooting

Young shooters have placed at state championships, and LSA coordinates with junior programs across the region to bring the next generation into the sport.

LSA partners with shooting clubs across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region: - Palo Alto Rifle and Pistol Club - South Louisiana High Power Rifle Club - Honey Island Shooting Range - Bayou Shooter - Regional clubs in Texas, Mississippi, and beyond

The organization also maintains relationships with equipment and ammunition sponsors who support championship events, including Starline Brass, Wisconsin Trigger, HIC-Tec, Redding, and others.

LSA is governed by a board of directors including: - President: Daniel E Zelenka, II - Vice President: Everett Chase Baudean (Baudean Law Firm LLC) - Secretary: Dwayne H. Vidrine - Treasurer: Jay D Hunt, III - Board members representing clubs and regions across Louisiana

For sponsorship or partnership inquiries, contact Jay D. Hunt, III at the LSA office.

Whether you're a competitive shooter, hunter, or gun club looking for sanctioning and support, LSA membership opens doors to state championships, CMP access, and a statewide network of shooting sports organizations. Individual memberships start at just $15/year.