The clay shooting community has lots of ways to stay connected, active and informed both in-person and online, and you’re always welcome to join in.
Wondering whether clay shooting is for you? Give it a go! This inclusive sport welcomes newcomers of all ages and abilities, offering equal opportunities for everyone to compete. You may just discover a lifelong passion- and these days, you don’t even need to leave the house to get involved.
There are loads of great resources available to the clay shooting community, whether they be online forums for discussion or websites, books or magazines and blogs that lead the conversation. By reading this article on the Castellani Blog, you’re already on the right track.
Read on for some useful ways to stay in the loop.
Online Resources for Clay Shooters
If you’re already part of the clay shooting community, you might have been drawn to it for a wide variety of reasons – the technical challenge, the drive for continuous improvement, the thrill of excelling in competition, the opportunity to represent your country internationally, or even the camaraderie that envelops the sport. You can access all of these elements off the shooting ground as well.
Don’t overlook YouTube as a source of inspiration, tips and guidance. Some top creators to follow include:
(but there are plenty of others worth a look!)
Creators and influencers in the shooting world often have incredibly useful tips to share, and can be just plain fun to follow and watch. Since the community is fairly small in comparison to other online communities, it’s not uncommon for these creators/influencers to respond directly to comments and messages left by followers, so you can ask direct questions and often get answers right from the creators themselves.
We also recommend staying connected through active Facebook groups like Clay Shooting and Diss Area Sporting Clay Shooters. You can engage in discussions on the ShootClay Forum at ShootClay Forum as well. These online communities are full of enthusiastic experts and beginners, so you can find help, support, and camaraderie with a wide range of people.
Read Up Before You Pull Up
Those who are truly passionate about clay shooting can enjoy some great articles and insights in print, too. Unfortunately the golden age of specialty magazines is behind us, so independent magazines on clay shooting are scarce. The CPSA members' magazine, however ("Pull!"), comes free with membership.
That magazine delivers news, updates, practical tips, and reports from the frontlines of the clay shooting world. You can also find evergreen tips in well-loved clay shooting books like ‘Move, Mount, Shoot’ by John Bidwell, ‘Breaking Clays’ by Chris Batha, and ‘Clay Shooting for Beginners and Enthusiasts’ by John King.
There’s no age or time limit on a person’s passion for clay shooting- so lifelong learning is in store for anyone up for the adventure. Keep learning and connecting with others who are driven to do the same!
If you’re aiming to succeed at clay shooting, Castellani can equip you with everything you need to succeed. View our product range for industry-leading equipment, take a look at our blog for more free tips and resources, or get the full Beginner’s Guide to Clay Shooting at the link below.
