ACUI College Clay Target Championships

The ACUI Intercollegiate Clay Target Championships represent the pinnacle of the college shotgun season, drawing 32 schools to compete for the national title. Lyndenwood University secured its fourth consecutive overall team victory. The growth of this event is significantly attributed to youth programs like the NSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), which fosters a team concept that directly translates to collegiate competition.

This video explores the world-class shooting facilities at Hillsdale College, highlighting their investment in the Halter Shooting Center. It showcases collegiate shotgun competitions, including SCTP and ACUI events, and introduces the burgeoning USPSA collegiate division. The college's commitment to supporting student athletes through scholarships and partnerships with organizations like USA Shooting is emphasized, fostering both athletic development and life skills.

This video from NSSF.org highlights the resurgence of college shooting sports in the Northeast, focusing on the inaugural New England Clay Target Championships held near Boston. Featuring Yale University Assistant Coach Rob Person, the event aims to establish a lasting tradition for shooting sports in the region. The video promotes NSSF's initiatives like #LetsGoShooting and #PlusOneMovement, encouraging participation and providing resources for finding shooting locations.

This drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.

This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.

Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.