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At Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, we pride ourselves on being a club for shooters of all experience levels. Whether you’re stepping onto the range for the very first time or you’ve been shooting for years, JCTS offers the facilities, community, and support to help you grow and thrive in the sport. Our club spans over 150 acres of top-tier shooting grounds, featuring trap, skeet, sporting clays, and five-stand courses designed to challenge and inspire shooters of every skill level. These diverse disciplines provide a fun and engaging environment, allowing beginners to ease into the sport while offering experienced shooters plenty of...

Jacksonville Clay Target Sports is excited to welcome shooters back to the range for the second event in our new Club Shoot Series, the .410 Sporting Clays Challenge (100-Target Event), taking place on Saturday, January 24. Following the success of the Thanksgiving 5-Stand Shoot, which kicked off the series with strong participation and great feedback, the Club Shoot Series continues to build momentum with another day of friendly competition and camaraderie on the range. The .410 Sporting Clays Challenge offers shooters a unique opportunity to test their precision and skills in a fun yet competitive setting. Registration will begin at...

Every great shot begins with a strong foundation. At Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, we believe that no matter how long you’ve been shooting, revisiting the fundamentals is key to consistent improvement. Whether you’re a newcomer learning the ropes or an experienced shooter fine-tuning your technique, success on the range always comes back to mastering the basics. One of the most important elements is stance. A balanced, comfortable stance sets the tone for every shot. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, weight slightly forward, and knees relaxed. This stable position allows for smoother movement and better control during your swing. Next, comes...

At Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, the Shooting Stars women’s program gives women of all experience levels the chance to learn, grow, and connect through clay target sports. Designed to create a comfortable and encouraging environment, this monthly event welcomes everyone — from first-time shooters to experienced members who are looking for a relaxed, social way to enjoy the sport. Each month, women gather at JCTS for a day that blends learning with fun. Beginners meet at the five-stand pavilion, receiving coaching and guidance from the women of the JU Shooting Team, who generously volunteer their time to help enhance aim...

Jacksonville Clay Target Sports is proud to support the next generation of shooters through its growing youth programs. The club proudly hosts the Jax Clay Target Busters, a program designed to give young athletes a safe, structured, and affordable way to learn the fundamentals of clay target sports. As part of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), the Jax Clay Target Busters follow a nationally recognized model for youth development in shooting sports. Participants receive instruction in firearm safety, technique, and sportsmanship, all under the guidance of certified coaches. The team trains and competes at JCTS’s fully-equipped facilities, offering students...