One of the positive byproducts of clay shooting is that it opens up the world of firearms, hunting and communal appreciation for the outdoors in an action-packed setting. The tempo is rich, the field is dynamic and the people are vibrant. Even in the comfort of a home range, there’s something special and energetic about a safe and itchy trigger finger, postured and oriented at laying down some medieval justice on some clay targets.
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Ali Juten, an outspoken supporter of women and their connection with the outdoor sports, crafts a brief, deliberate and necessary short-list of some safety musts pertaining to safely shooting clays. Shooters of all talent types that hail from a myriad of different arenas incorporate a mixture of some obvious and inconspicuous skillsets. Shooting clays is perhaps one of the most dynamic and (reaction) time sensitive playing fields available to an enthusiast sidled up next to the act of hunting itself. This lends itself in particular to novice shooters that are simply looking to get over the hump of trigger pulling and anticipating trigger break. As such, the stakes and risks can be different but never altogether unrelated.
Ali addresses firearm protection, remaining vigilant in regards to other shooters and individual muzzle awareness. She also talks through ‘eyes and ears’ options and target acquisition, identification and backstop identification, in the beyond. ~ IBR
Below is an excerpt from Ali Juten’s original post on safely shooting clays. Keep reading to find out more on this exciting aspect of shooting sports and training.
First, you’ll likely have to transport your firearm to the shooting range. In doing so, always be sure to keep your shotgun in a case, unloaded, with the safety on. Having your firearm in a secure case will help to ensure it doesn’t get jostled too much by bumps in the road.
Second, at a public range, there are typically other shooters around. Be aware of your surroundings and make sure that your firearm is always pointed in a safe direction. In the video, my friend Jessica Bailey also points out to make sure to keep your firearm clean. Keeping a clean firearm will help to prevent jamming and other issues.
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