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Youth clay target programs offer more than an introduction to the shooting sports. They provide young participants with opportunities to build confidence, develop lifelong skills, and grow both on and off the range. Through structured instruction, teamwork, and consistent practice, these programs create a safe, supportive environment where young shooters can learn and thrive. Clay target sports teach valuable life skills, including concentration, discipline, responsibility, and attention to detail. From learning proper safety procedures to developing sound shooting techniques, participants gain confidence while strengthening decision-making skills that can benefit them in school, extracurricular activities, and beyond. Just as important, youth...

Looking for a great way to spend your Wednesday evening? Join us each week at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports for one of our favorite traditions, Wednesday Night Steak Dinner. After a day on the range, there's no better way to unwind than by gathering with friends, enjoying a great meal, and connecting with fellow members of the JCTS community. Whether you've spent the afternoon shooting sporting clays, trap, or skeet, or you're simply stopping by for dinner, everyone is welcome. Wednesday Night Steak Dinner is about more than just great food. It's an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces,...

Sporting clays has become one of the fastest-growing shotgun sports, and for good reason. Often referred to as "golf with a shotgun," each station presents a unique target, requiring shooters to react quickly, stay focused, and adapt to different target presentations. At Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, sporting clays offer more than just an enjoyable day on the range. It also helps develop valuable skills like focus, coordination, and confidence. Unlike many other shooting disciplines, no two target presentations in sporting clays are exactly the same. Shooters must carefully track each target, judge its speed and direction, and make quick, accurate...

Introducing young shooters to sporting clays is a great way to build confidence, develop new skills, and spend time outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. At Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, our youth programs are designed to help participants of all experience levels learn the fundamentals of the sport while having fun along the way. Every young shooter begins with a strong foundation in firearm safety, proper shooting techniques, and good sportsmanship. Under the guidance of experienced, certified coaches, participants develop their skills through regular practice while learning the importance of focus, discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. For those interested in competition,...

Jacksonville Clay Target Sports is excited to host a series of Registered Trap Shoots throughout the remainder of the year. These ATA-registered events give shooters of all skill levels the opportunity to compete, improve their scores, and enjoy a great day on the range alongside fellow trap enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced competitor or participating in your first registered shoot, our events offer a welcoming atmosphere, friendly competition, and the chance to challenge yourself while connecting with the shooting community. Our upcoming Registered Trap Shoots are scheduled for August 29, September 12, October 10, and November 14. Be sure to...