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Shotgun Sports USA is the leading sporting clays, trap shooting, skeet shooting, and hunting podcast featuring world champions, professional instructors, gun club owners, hunters, and industry leaders. Discover shotgun training tips, sporting clays instruction, competition coverage, hunting strategies, gear reviews, and expert interviews designed to help shooters improve their performance and stay informed.
Whether you're a beginner learning sporting clays, an experienced trap shooter, a competitive FITASC competitor, or a dedicated hunter, Shotgun Sports USA delivers expert insights, coaching advice, industry news, and real-world experience from the people shaping the future of shotgun sports.
Most shooters underestimate just how much mental toughness and strategic practice accelerate success. Dylan Thompson, a rising star in sporting clays, reveals how he skyrocketed to top levels before turning 21—thanks to relentless focus, expert coaching, and understanding the true nature of confiden...
Warning BAD LANGUAGE! Recorded in June 2025 The best part of shooting has never been the gear or the photos, it’s the shared code: be safe, be respectful, and compete like it matters. We sit down with Gary Fitzjarrell and Derrick Mein for a raw, wide-ranging talk that starts with real life health up...
Shotgun Sports USA is back with a mission to tell the stories that matter, share the facts, and connect with the people who make the sport great. From competition and hunting to industry news and untold stories, this episode brings conversations worth listening to. Get ready for engaging discussions...
A day on the sporting clays course demands more than just a shotgun and a flat of shells. From eye and ear protection to snacks, hydration, chokes, and cell phones, having the right gear—and keeping it organized—can make...
If you ask ten accomplished sporting clays shooters what single piece of advice they would give a beginner, chances are several of them would say the same thing: "Look at the bird." It sounds simple—almost too simple. Af...
Whether you're breaking your first round of sporting clays or competing at a high level, vision plays a critical role in success. One of the most common questions new and experienced shooters ask is whether regular sungl...
Sporting clays shotguns often surprise new shooters with their price tags. A pump-action shotgun from a sporting goods store may cost $400 to $700, while a dedicated sporting clays over-under can easily cost $2,500, $5,0...
Walk onto almost any sporting clays course and you'll notice a trend: most experienced competitors are shooting over/under shotguns. It's easy for beginners to assume that an over/under is the only "correct" choice for s...
Taking the Next Step in Sporting Clays For many shooters, registering for a first tournament can feel intimidating. Questions about rules, scoring, classifications, equipment, and expectations often keep people from sign...
Why Etiquette Matters in Sporting Clays Sporting clays is more than a shooting sport. It is built on safety, sportsmanship, and respect for fellow competitors. Good etiquette helps squads move efficiently, creates a posi...
What Is the NSCA Classification System? The National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) uses a classification system to group shooters of similar skill levels for competition. The goal is to create fair competition by all...
Why Reading Targets Matters Many shooters believe missed targets are caused by poor shooting technique. In reality, a large percentage of misses occur before the gun is ever mounted. The best sporting clays shooters spen...
The best all- around choice for sporting clays is typically Light Modified , with Improved Cylinder a close second. Why Light Modified Is So Popular Sporting clays courses are designed to present a wide variety of target...
Trap shooting is one of the most popular shotgun sports in the world, offering a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience for shooters of all skill levels. While the basics are easy to learn, consistently breaking targ...
If you've spent time shooting sporting clays, you've probably heard shooters talk about FITASC. Pronounced "fee-task," FITASC is an international clay target discipline that challenges shooters with more structured shoot...
Sporting clays is often called "golf with a shotgun" because every station presents a new challenge. From fast crossers and quartering birds to chandelles and rabbits, success requires a combination of proper technique, ...
If you've ever heard sporting clays described as "golf with a shotgun," you're not alone. Sporting clays is one of the fastest-growing shooting sports in the world, offering a fun and challenging experience for shooters ...
The NSCA Executive Council has proposed and the National Delegates have approved 12 new or changed rules that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will appear in the 2026 edition of the NSCA Rule Book. The rule chang...
When Team Winchester-White Flyer shooter Mike Wilgus stepped onto the final station at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, he already knew he’d put together one of the finest performances of his career. By the ...
From 2020 to 2025, Shotgun Sports USA established itself as one of the premier podcasts in the clay-target world — a trusted voice for sporting clays shooters, coaches, gun clubs, and fans across the country. It evolved ...
