welcome
new to sporting clays?
Are you curious about how to get started or a little nervous about showing up at your first registered shoot? Attending your first big shoot can be down right nerve-wracking and a little unsettling. That’s where we can help!
We were all new to the sport at one time or another. From SAFETY, to tips, to lessons, the ASCA is here to share advice and help you get started with one of the fastest growing shotgun sports in the country!
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Safety
Any participant in any sport that involves the handling and use of any type of firearm, must place the highest priority on SAFETY. So we will cover that first. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and can mean the difference between an enjoyable outing and a tragedy.
Shells handled safely
Actions open
Firearms pointed in a safe direction
Eye and ear protection is required
Target fragments can be dangerous
YWhy?
Because safety is EVERYONE’S responsibility!
ALWAYS treat every gun as if it was loaded.
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond.
ALWAYS know how to use the gun safely.
ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate.
ALWAYS use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection.
ALWAYS store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
NEVER point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
NEVER use alcohol or other drugs before or while shooting.
Be aware that many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
ALWAYS treat every gun as if it was loaded.
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond.
ALWAYS know how to use the gun safely.
ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate.
ALWAYS use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection.
ALWAYS store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
NEVER point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
NEVER use alcohol or other drugs before or while shooting.
Be aware that many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
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Shotgun Sports
Shotgun target sports date back to England in the late 1700′s when “box shooting” used live pigeons released from box traps with a pull cord, thus we have today’s popular call of “Pull!” requesting the release of the target.
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New Shooter Etiquette
First of all, welcome to the fastest growing shotgun sport in the country. It is a great sport and lots of fun regardless of your skill level. Here are some guidelines to make your participation more enjoyable and avoid some potential embarrassment. It will also put you at ease in knowing what is expected of you as a participant and good sportsman.
Have a question?
We’re happy to help. Send us an email. One of our board members will be happy to help.