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The Sporting Clays, Trap Shooting, Skeet Shooting & Hunting Podcast for Competitive Shooters and Hunters

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.

Why the KNKG SHIFT Backpack 27L Is the Perfect Companion for Sporting Clays

Why the KNKG SHIFT Backpack 27L Is the Perfect Companion for Sporting Clays

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...

Looking at the Bird: The Foundation of Great Sporting Clays Shooting

Looking at the Bird: The Foundation of Great Sporting Clays Shooting

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...

Sunglasses vs. Shooting Glasses for Clay Shooting: Does It Really Matter?

Sunglasses vs. Shooting Glasses for Clay Shooting: Does It Really Matter?

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...

Why Are Sporting Clays Shotguns So Expensive?

Why Are Sporting Clays Shotguns So Expensive?

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...

Why an Autoloading Shotgun May Be Better Than an Over/Under for Beginning Sporting Clays Shooters

Why an Autoloading Shotgun May Be Better Than an Over/Under for Beginning Sporting Clays Shooters

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...

How to Prepare for Your First Registered Sporting Clays Shoot

How to Prepare for Your First Registered Sporting Clays Shoot

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...