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Welcome to what we hope will be a long series of blogs on the shotgun sports. We hope to pierce the veil that obscures some of the more technically complex aspects of shotgunning, sharing information and sparking conversation among the members of the shotgun sport fraternity.

Our head instructor, Luther Cutts (a Level 3 NSCA certified instructor), is continually working on a wide range of topics that we hope will contribute to the continued growth of clay target games as well as upland and waterfowl hunting.

We hope to have something for everyone – from the very basic parts of the game to some of the more complex and controversial topics. We hope that you find these topics enjoyable, informative, thought-provoking or perhaps just entertaining. We welcome your feedback and ideas on what other topics you might want to see in the future.

Driven Pheasant Shooting

Driven Pheasant Shooting

Author:  Andrew Harvison, Fellow of the UK: Association of Professional Shooting Instructors  The history  I am not sure if a lot of people stop to think how this form of...

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Timing

Timing

Timing of your mount and the release of the shot Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  This article is directed at the shooters who shoot from the low-gun...

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Pre-Shot Routine

Pre-Shot Routine

Pre-Shot Routine Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  In the article Pre-Shot Planning, we discussed the concept and the benefits of planning your shots...

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Pre-Shot Planning

Pre-Shot Planning

Pre-Shot Planning Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  As shooters progress and improve, most find that the actions they take before the call for the...

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How to Care for Your Shotgun

How to Care for Your Shotgun

Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  Care for a firearm is an important enough topic to warrant its own chapter in the Canadian Firearms Safety...

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Starting Young Shooters Off Right

Starting Young Shooters Off Right

Starting Young Shooters Off Right Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  The future of any sport is almost always determined by the confluence of the...

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Behind the Scenes at a Shooting Event

Behind the Scenes at a Shooting Event

Behind the Scenes: Some of the lesser-known aspects of hosting a registered competitive event Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor  Most of us roll in to...

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Hunting Etiquette

Hunting Etiquette

Etiquette in Hunting Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Etiquette, or courteous behaviour, in the shooting sports is rooted in a desire to combine both...

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Shooting Events at Silver Willow

Shooting Events at Silver Willow

What are the Different Shoots Held at Silver Willow? Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor We have recently been asked by an inquiring mind, about what our...

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Sporting Clays Etiquette, Part 1

Sporting Clays Etiquette, Part 1

Etiquette in Sporting Clays Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Most organized activities have some basic rules of conduct, and sporting clays is no...

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International Sporting

International Sporting

Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor The game of International Sporting, commonly referred to as “FITASC”, is considered by many shooters to be the highest...

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Shotgun Selection

Shotgun Selection

Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Shotguns can be found in a bewildering range of types, designs, sizes and prices.  In this installment, we will...

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Musings of the Rookie

A guest blog from one of our members, Rob Ridley shares his journey learning and developing his skill in sporting clays. With an entertaining writing style, Rob talks about setting development goals, making a plan, discovering new techniques, and simply enjoying a day out on the course.

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