Shooting Sports Guides
Comprehensive, research-backed guides to help you get started with clay target sports, choose the right equipment, and improve your skills.
Getting Started
New to shooting sports? These guides cover everything you need to know for your first visit to a range.
- Sporting Clays for Beginners
- Trap Shooting for Beginners
- Skeet Shooting for Beginners
- Five Stand for Beginners
Equipment
Make informed equipment decisions with our research-backed buyer's guides and gear recommendations.
- Choosing Your First Shotgun
- Ammunition Basics
- Understanding Chokes
- Complete Gear Checklist
Hunting
Connect your clay shooting practice to field hunting with guides on upland, waterfowl, and more.
- Upland Bird Hunting
- Waterfowl Hunting
- Dove Hunting
- Hunting with Dogs
Training
Accelerate your progress with guides on finding instruction and developing practice routines.
- Finding the Right Coach
- Effective Practice Routines
- The Mental Game
- Dry Fire Practice at Home
Competition
Ready to compete? Learn about registered shoots, classifications, and your path to competition.
- Your First Registered Shoot
- NSCA Classifications
- Tournament Strategy
- ATA Trap Competition
Buying
Navigate the buying process with guides on finding dealers, evaluating used guns, and more.
- Finding the Right Dealer
- Used vs New Shotguns
- Understanding Gun Fit
- Buying Online Safely
Research-Backed, Trustworthy Content
Our guides are thoroughly researched and cite official sources. We don't make unfounded claims or recommendations without evidence.
Official Sources
We cite governing bodies like NSCA, ATA, and NSSA for rules and regulations.
Verified Information
Equipment specs and costs are verified from manufacturer sources.
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