Trap/Skeet/Clays first?

Pinecone · Dec 12, 2019

No, no specified experience, at least for NSCA. But you have to be able to shoot to get through the class.

That is because most people miss behind. But WHY. That is difference. And it is not that difficult to see when you are not the one shooting.

Craziest I ran into, was a lady up in PA. I was volunteering instruction time with the Ladies Charity Classic events. She was shooting way AHEAD of every target.

MDsteve410 · Dec 13, 2019

I used to shoot sporting clays, skeet and trap a couple times a week at PG Trap and Skeet (years ago) I'm by no means an instructor but if you want someone to shoot with I'm looking to get back into it, shoot me a PM and I'd be glad to meet you over there.

John from MD · Dec 13, 2019

Pale Ryder said:
Picking the brain trust here. As a novice to shotguning. (I've shot them but with slugs usually.). Which one, trap, skeet, or clays, to begin? Where would the best place to go for lessons be in the mid Maryland area?

If you can come out to AAF&G right down route 2 on a Friday, we would be happy to teach you about trap.

Biggfoot44 · Dec 13, 2019

Answer #1 - Start with whichever inspires you.

Answer #2 - As noted above , the fundamentals of Trap are simpler

bigmanindc · Jan 12, 2020

John from MD said:
If you can come out to AAF&G right down route 2 on a Friday, we would be happy to teach you about trap.

What do I need to bring?

John from MD · Jan 12, 2020

Your shotgun and a couple of boxes of either 2 3/4 inch 7.5 or 8 lead shot. They are the only shot allowed at the club. We have shellholder belts to lend you if you don't have one. We sell ear plugs too if you don't have those.

If you tell me when you plan on going, I will try to be there. Don't pick a snowy or 32* or lower day because I don't go out in that stuff anymore.

Get there at 0930 so you can get a brief and fill out our waver form. We start shooting at 1000.

SkiPatrolDude · Feb 7, 2020

Trap is what got me into firearms. Before an impromptu visit with the guys to PG trap & skeet center, I never even fired a gun before. Came to find out that I was pretty decent my first go-around and from there I was hooked. Bought a cheap-o over/under and got pretty good with it. Finally upgraded to a Browning and a large variety of other toys haha.

Going to the range solo was intimidating at first but I was quickly relieved to meet some great individuals willing to provide advice and overall great conversation. I can't speak highly enough about clay shooting sports and everyone i've come in contact with. Made a lifetime 2A supporter out of a suburban raised democrat (no longer).

buellsfurn · Feb 7, 2020

SkiPatrolDude said:
Trap is what got me into firearms. Before an impromptu visit with the guys to PG trap & skeet center, I never even fired a gun before. Came to find out that I was pretty decent my first go-around and from there I was hooked. Bought a cheap-o over/under and got pretty good with it. Finally upgraded to a Browning and a large variety of other toys haha.

Going to the range solo was intimidating at first but I was quickly relieved to meet some great individuals willing to provide advice and overall great conversation. I can't speak highly enough about clay shooting sports and everyone i've come in contact with. Made a lifetime 2A supporter out of a suburban raised democrat (no longer).

Thats great to hear and and very true

Mack C-85 · Feb 7, 2020

Skeet is the Putting Green....teaches you how to handle the closer angled shots and incoming targets.

Trap is the Driving Range....teaches you how to handle the longer going away targets.

Five Stand is the Executive Course....allows you to put it all together without walking miles.

Sporting Clays is 18 holes with a Shotgun.

Once you learn the Basics, (PG does have a good basic course) the best advice is SHOOT targets, game really doesn't matter. Every target builds muscle memory. Though Trap and Skeet are generally cheaper per round for target costs.

FYI - If I can get access (i.e. I don't have to shoot actual rounds)......I like to start newbies on Low House 7 on a Skeet field. Then progress to High house 1 and then work in the other stations (adding in angles/leads) as they build confidence. On a Trap field, lock trap straight ahead, start on Station 3, then expand to 2 and 4, and 1 and 5. If you have to shoot full rounds, I prefer a Skeet field as the targets are repeatable i.e. fly the same pattern on each station. It can be harder to learn when every target is different on the Trap field.

TIA - I've been shooting shotguns since I was old enough to not get knocked down by one. We didn't have access to a club when I started out. I wore my Dad's shoulder out while he taught me with a hand trap. That was until we had a target hang and ended up breaking on the stock of my shotgun. We then graduated to an Outers ground trap. Now, I shoot all the shotgun games and I'm a NSCA Level I and NRA Shotgun Instructor.

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