Whether you're new to shooting or looking to try something different, Jacksonville Clay Target Sports offers a variety of shotgun disciplines—each with its own style, strategy, and appeal. Here’s a quick overview to help you find your favorite:
Sporting Clays:
Often called “golf with a shotgun,” sporting clays take shooters through a course of stations with targets mimicking real-life flight paths. Every station is different, making it a fun and challenging experience for all skill levels.
Five Stand:
5-Stand is a great way to get a sporting clays-like experience in a small amount of space with very little walking. No two 5-stands are exactly alike, and just like our sporting clays courses, the target presentations are changed regularly—so there’s always a new challenge. It’s a fast-paced, fun discipline that’s perfect for all skill levels.
Trap:
Shooters stand at a station behind a trap house, from which clay targets are launched away from the shooter at varying angles and speeds, simulating upland bird flight paths. This format emphasizes rhythm, focus, and consistency, making it a reliable foundation for developing solid shooting habits.
Skeet:
Skeet involves targets crossing in front of you from two houses—one high, one low—in a predictable pattern. The rhythm, speed, and angles make it a fast, exciting discipline that tests timing and precision.
Whether you're out for a relaxed afternoon or training for your next tournament, JCTS has top-tier facilities and a welcoming community. Not sure where to start? Visit our website to learn more about each discipline individually.