Sporting Clays is the closest thing to actual field shooting of all shotgun sports.
The sport dates back to England in the early 1900s when trap shooting used live pigeons.
With the introduction of clay targets, the sport began to take on the popular form known today.
But rather than using standardized distances, target angles and target sizes, sporting clays courses are
designed to simulate the hunting of ducks, pheasants and even rabbits. Sporting Clays give
the participant the experience of actual hunting conditions which strengthen hunting and gun safety skills and
extend "hunting" seasons, so you can see why the sport is so popular with hunters.
When you take up sporting clays and join, you are in for many years of enjoyment.
Sporting clays shooters are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet...which we think is the best service
the sport provides. An Sporting clays shooter is sure to find the fun, friendship, and
a family of sporting clays shooters wherever their travels may lead.
Shooters who wish to compete can enter sporting clays tournaments and be competitive immediately.
Clay Target Presentation:
Targets are presented to the shooter as Pairs
Call for Target—The target must be launched immediately
or with a delay of up to three (3) seconds.
Shotgun Mount and Position—The shooter may start with
a low gun or a pre-mounted gun when calling for the target.
Only two shots are allowed. Pairs may be presented as
report, following or simultaneous.
Report Pair—Two sequential targets where the
second target is launched at the sound of the gun
firing at the first target. Targets may be launched
from one or more traps.
Following Pair—Two sequential targets where the
second target is launched at the official's discretion
after the first target. Targets may be launched from
one or more traps.
Simultaneous Pair—Two targets launched simultaneously.
Targets may be launched from one or more traps.
Equipment Requirements:
Shotguns of 12 gauge or smaller, in safe working order,
and capable of firing two shots are to be used in attempting
all targets. No more than two (2) shells may be
loaded in the gun at one time. At no time may two different gauges be used in the same
shotgun at the same time. (i.e. Use of a tube set with
a 20 ga. in the top barrel and a 28 ga. in the bottom
barrel). Shotguns fitted for multiple barrels (of various chokes
and/or lengths) are permitted. The shooter is allowed to
change barrels only between stations. Shotguns with interchangeable or adjustable chokes are
permitted at the shooter's discretion. The first shooter on
a station may view target, then change chokes prior to
shooting any targets. Only then chokes may be changed
Shooters may enter the course with various guns and
attempt targets at various stations with different guns,
or the gun of another competitor. Guns may be changed
only between stations except in the case of a malfunction.
or adjusted between stations.
At least 25 rounds of Shot shell ammunition including reloads may be
used. Maximum loads for any gauge event may not exceed: Gauge - Ounce Lead 12 - 1 1/8, 20 - 7/8, 28 - 3/4, 410 (2 1/2" Maximum) - 1/2.
No shot, other than steel, smaller than U.S. No. 9 (diameter
0.08) or larger than U.S. No. 7-1/2 (diameter
0.095) shall be used in any load. No steel shot smaller
than U.S. No. 9 (a nominal diameter 0.080") or larger
than U.S. No. 6 (a nominal diameter 0.110") shall be
used in any load. Shot shall be normal production spherical shot. Plated
shot is permitted.
a bucket or tray for your reloads and empty cartridge cases
eye and ear protection
