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Skeet Shooting is a sport. Never lose sight of the fact
that this is supposed to be fun, and that the organizers are volunteers, not
paid employees.
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Always try to make new shooters/members feel welcome.
Give them the most valuable thing you have - your time.
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Don't handle anyone else's gun without asking.
They may not be discreet if they object!
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Use only factory ammo in any borrowed gun. Self
explanatory, isn't it?
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Never be late arriving at the field.
Always consider 15 minutes before your allocated shooting time to be the
minimum time to arrive at the field. 30 minutes before is considered ideal,
and most of the experts recommend an hour before to get yourself ready to
shoot, physically and mentally.
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Don't put hold point markers on a field. It's
against the rules and bad form to place anything on the field that you can
reference. Standard markings are reference enough.
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Always introduce yourself when shooting on a new squad.
Seems simple enough, but don't forget.
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Extend professional courtesy to the referee. He
is there to do a job and so are you. He is trying as hard as you to do
that job correctly. He is probably more experienced at pulling targets than
you are!
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Never fire unannounced test shots.
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Don't subject others to your bad reloads. Save
them for practice if you must shoot them.
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Don't waste time and targets on Station #1. One
high, one low, one double to start a flight, and a single high before each box
should suffice.
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Don't call too loudly or softly. Too loud and
you'll have targets flying on adjacent fields, and too soft and you'll not get
your birds when you should.
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Don't waste time unnecessarily while shooting. This
applies equally to "during" and "between" rounds. Develop a style that allows
a smooth continuity of the round. Load two when you have two singles to
shoot, be ready to step on the station when the shooter in front of you is
done, use only the time you really need between rounds (usually one minute or
less) to get ready and begin. Do the math, 5 shooters, 100 targets each
is 500 targets in a 90 minute time frame!
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Don't ask that the trap be cleared unnecessarily. Ask
for a "clear" after two consecutive bad birds, or at the minimum level that
doesn't interfere with your shooting.
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Never shoot twice at the same target. Duh!
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Never throw a tantrum on the field. It's not a measure
of class to see reactions to success, but rather to adversity. Don't
disturb others because you're having a bad day.
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Don't mess around after you miss. Others may still be
straight.
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Watch where you eject your empties - they are still your
responsibility!
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Do not pick up hulls during a round. Wait until it's over!
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Coach only if asked.
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Always stand out of sight of the person shooting.
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No talking while someone is shooting.
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Try not to distract shooters on adjacent fields.
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Be on time for your shoot off.
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Be careful carrying your gun on your shoulder. Always carry
barrels forward to avoid striking another as you move.
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Be reasonably quiet when behind the shooting fields.
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No spectators on a shooting field. Your visit is a
distraction whether you think so or not!
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Take only 25 shells for a practice round. Be fair to the
club.
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Never run anywhere at a gun club.
