What to Expect at Shane's Sporting Clays
We have been in this business since 1987 and we're the 1st Sporting Clays Range in the State. We know you will have a great time, either as an individual coming to shoot or as a family or group gathering. We encourage and expect all shooters on our range to be safe! Here are some things to expect when visiting and/or shooting at Shane's Sporting Clays.
When you first arrive at the range you will need to check in at the Range Office window (see photo below). There are plenty of signs to point you in the right direction. Once checked in, you will receive a safety briefing, given instructions on how to play the game safely and use the target counter system.
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.....PERIOD!
ACTIONS OPEN AT ALL TIMES: No matter what type of shotgun you use (Pump Action, Over/Under, Side by Side) always, ALWAYS, keep your actions open. This is a term we use frequently at Shane's Sporting Clays. We require ALL actions to be open unless you are standing in the designated station area and ready to call for a clay target.
In firearms terminology, an action is the physical mechanism that manipulates cartridges and/or seals the breech. The term is also used to describe the method in which cartridges are loaded, locked, and extracted from the mechanism. Actions are generally categorized by the type of mechanism used.
In basic terms if you are using an Over/Under or Side by Side shotgun the gun must be broke (or open) when walking the facility or when walking between stations. Breaking the gun exposes the breech.
In pump action or slide action firearms, a grip called the fore end is manually operated by the user to eject and chamber a new round. Pump actions are predominantly found in shotguns.
There are no exceptions and don't be surprised if someone asks you to keep your action open if you fail to do so. In the simplest of terms it is a quick and easy way for other shooters to feel comfortable knowing your firearm is safe.
ONLY LOAD TWO SHELLS AT A TIME
In Sporting Clays you will never need more than two live rounds in your firearm at any time. We require that only two rounds be loaded at a time and those rounds are only to be loaded when you step in to the designated station stand. Once you have completed the station, then your firearm should contain no live ammunition and you should also have your action open when exiting the station stand.
WATCH THIS GREAT SAFETY VIDEO