In the early 1900s, a number of British shooting schools adopted the use of gold targets to train game shooters. Clay target shooting quickly attracted a large audience. The first British Open, England`s first clay-court competition, was held in 1925. Sporting Clays was introduced to American shooters by Bob Brister in his article in Field & Stream magazine in July 1980. On September 27, 1980, the first filming of Sporting Clays took place at the Lordship Gun Club in Remington, Connecticut. Ninety shooters participated, including executives from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The following spring, at Bob Brister`s suggestion, legendary Englishman Chris Cradock designed a site for Sporting Clays at Remington Farms, introducing outdoor writers to the sport. In 1982, the oldest continuous clay-court sports competition (The Norbert Buchmayer Society Annual Gathering of Friends) began and continues to this day. In 1985, the United States Sporting Clays Association (USSCA) was founded in Houston, TX. Also in 1985, the Orvis Company sponsored the first U.S. National Clay Court Championship, held in Houston, Texas, and continues to promote the sport through the annual Orvis Cup at the Sandanona Shooting Grounds. In 1989, the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) of San Antonio, Texas, formed the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) to provide governance and promote sports clays.

Today, Sport-Clay is one of the fastest growing sports in America, with more than three million people of all ages participating in both competition and recreation. [3] Two clays are launched at exactly the same time. This is also known as a “dedicated” or “sim” pair. Each team evaluates its own performance as follows: “dead” notes or typing notes are marked with an “X” on the scorecard. “Lost” or missed notes are marked with an “O” on the scorecard. Dead birds are birds in which at least one piece of clay is spilled from the clay. Note that sometimes the pellets pass immediately over or around the bird, pulling dust from the top of the clay. If no parts have come off, it is NOT a dead bird. A wad of pellets that hits the clay bird is also not considered a success. Since the sport is popular with a variety of shotgun enthusiasts, the shotguns used do not meet an exact standard; However, any shotgun used for sports clays must be capable of firing two rounds of 12 gauge or less. [4] The most popular shotgun configurations are over-and-under, semi-automatic and pump-action, using conventional sizes of 9, 8 or 7.5.

[5] Note: Additional shopping cart rules may be developed and added by LVSC. The design of the sports field is largely determined by the available terrain of the shooting range facility. They are laid out as a hiking trail, which consists of 10 to 15 shooting stations or grandstands. Participants travel to each resort, although many large courses allow the use of golf carts. Sports clay is arguably one of the most popular sports in modern shotgun history. It is a discipline that can be extremely challenging, but it is also a discipline that an absolute beginner can participate in and enjoy. Unlike Trap and Skeet, which are games with repeatable target presentations, Sporting Clays simulates the unpredictability of career shooting and offers a wide variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, altitudes, distances, and target sizes. [2] Sports clays can be fired with any shotgun that contains two or more shots. The Over/Under is the most popular choice here in the United States.

Once on the field, the No. 1 rule in the sporty tone (or skeet or trap) is that you should never load your shotgun until you`re on the station and it`s your turn to shoot. If you have a malfunction or shooting error during your shooting time, stay in the firing box or station body and keep the muzzle down. You will then verbally report the malfunction to other shooters and removal personnel before unloading or requesting assistance to repair the malfunction. Never leave the station until the flaw is repaired and the weapon is empty and shown with open action or a competent helper takes control of the firearm. Sport clay is a form of clay pigeon shooting often referred to as “shotgun golf” because a typical course involves 10 to 15 different shooting stations arranged on natural terrain. For safety reasons, the size of the site is often no less than 14 hectares (35 acres). [1] For the safety and enjoyment of all our customers, the following rules are strictly applied. For the safety and enjoyment of all our customers, the following rules are strictly applied. Rules – Course goggles and

hearing protection

must be worn at all times on the shooting range. All guests

must at all times comply with all signs, rules, guidelines and regulations placed around the course

Guests can use their own shotguns, but it must be a field or sports rifle with a barrel length of 24 inches or more, measured from the end of the barrel to the top of the receiver with a gauge. (Exceptions for youth and persons with disabilities).

No tactical shotguns – including, but not limited to, sawed-off barrels, foldable butts, homemade shotguns and/or pistol-gripped shotguns, unless assisting a disabled guest. Convertible/combo/hybrid shotguns are not permitted.

No photography in front of the recording stations! Drones are not allowed on the property at all times to ensure everyone`s safety. Do not stray from the paved path for any reason, it is a target area, you can be shot.

Never enter or look into the opening of an autumn house. Never try to fix a trap machine. Immediately inform LVSC staff of any safety issues or questions. The pavilion telephone number is displayed at each station.

No alcoholic beverages or recreational drugs are allowed before or during filming. No one is allowed to participate in shootings if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

All firearms, equipment, radiators, shooting carts or ATVs may be subject to safety inspections.

A shotgun can only be loaded if a shooter is in the station, the barrel is above the front rail, and the target area is considered free and safe. The weapon must be unloaded at all times and placed on a rack or carried vertically with the action open. When leaving a firing station or range, shooters must ensure that the shotgun is unloaded and that the action is open and carried in an upright position.

All recordings must be taken by one person inside a station. It is strictly forbidden to shoot from anywhere, including next to or in front of a station. ONLY wheelchair shooters are allowed to shoot right next to a station if it is considered safe.

No mounting or training swings are allowed unless you are in the station and the weapon is pointed down.

No more than TWO (2) grenades in a shotgun. The largest shot size allowed is #7 1/2 (i.e.

#8, #9 allowed – NO shot #6 or higher). If you are found with a larger admission, you will be asked to leave the course without refund.

It is forbidden to shoot a live match. If you are observed or reported, you will be asked to leave the course without refund and you will be reported to the PA Gambling Commission for prosecution.

You must safely pick up your empty shotgun cases at each station after filming.

We are not responsible for any damage caused to your person, weapon or equipment that falls from a car, firearm or ATV for any reason, whether your car or that of LVSC. All drivers of a shooting/ATV car, whether yours or the LVSC, must have a valid driver`s license.

Weapons carried on personal firing carts or ATVs must be carried vertically.