Skeet Clinic at Triple B

[CRamII]

I am new to clay shooting but not to recreational shooting. I've always been a tactical shooter..handguns, long range bolt action shooting, AR's, and tactical shotgun. I've attended quite a number of classes from basics to advanced. Joined game matches, 3 gun events, and just shooting with friends.

Somehow, i got interested in clay shooting but don't know where to start or where to get the basics without paying large sums for basic class. Until i came across Coach Don Ziegler and Richard Wilkinson (Captain Dick) right here at calguns.

First off, it's $30.00 for a DAY of class. 2nd, if you don't have the right shotgun, they have loaner. 3rd, they go into DETAILS from fitting, mounting, feet position, hip position, turning, looking at the clay (NOT aiming), and finally shooting and actually hitting clays.

Skeet shooting is TOTALLY different from tactical shooting. Don't get me wrong, they follow gun safety procedures but skeet shooting is skeet shooting. The way you stand, where you place your feet, turning, hips movement, bending the knees, LOOKING at the clay/bird, lead placement.... you'll be surprise!!! This is totally different from tactical competition and self defense training.

Following their instructions to the fullest is the key, plus being absolutely CALM will make you hit clays.. over and over and over.

The instructions given is given for a purpose. There is ALWAYS a reason for every movement. Coach Don and Captain Dick is totally awesome. The theory and principles of skeet shooting is handed to you and its up to you to execute with their guidance.

My 17 yr old son was busting clays on his first day of class. Coach Don is firm in giving detailed instructions and Capt Dick helps you execute.

Come to Tripple B and try one class and you"ll be hooked. Last 10/22 (Sat) was my 2nd time and ill keep going because it is a learning process until it becomes natural/ muscle memory.

I'd like to thank Coach Don and Capt Dick for introducing us to skeet shooting. I'll keep going to your class... Very well taught indeed....

[geedavell]

Did you say CALM???

[CRamII]

Did you say CALM???

Yes.. as in Calm Down, relax, easy, smooth, compose

[Thefeeder]

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OP...What was different from any of the skills you learned in Tac classes. Did you learn any of the things covered in the clinic in previous classes?

Do you feel you learned an skills that will cross over to comp shooting or HD?

[ysr_racer]

If I can hit a clay bird going 40 mph at 50 yards, shooting a bad guy standing in my bedroom shouldn't be a problem.

[trapperjohn]

CRamII - thanks for the excellent testimonial for thesee great clinics! We look forward to seeing you on the field again soon, and watching your skills improve every time.

[CRamII]

OP...What was different from any of the skills you learned in Tac classes. Did you learn any of the things covered in the clinic in previous classes?

Do you feel you learned an skills that will cross over to comp shooting or HD?

As i've said, safety is always a priority. However, what makes skeet shooting different is "finger on the trigger". In tactical and home defense classes, you keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot, and if your weapon has safety, it is always on. In skeet, the safety is off and your trigger finger is on the trigger the moment you raise the shotgun to your cheek.

In handgun scenarios, we always look at the front sight while aiming. concentrating on the front sight. In skeet shooting, you don't aim and you don't concentrate on the front sight. You always look at the clay/bird. Attend a class and Capt Dick has a whole lot of explanation how the eyes and brain coordinates.

The skills i've learned and will learn can be applied in 3gun match specifically in shotgun event.... trust me on this one. You don't aim the shotgun, you simply mount it and look at your target. You won't miss.

[ysr_racer]

I took a defensive handgun class one time. On the targets of the bad guys holding a gun, all of my hits were either on his gun, or centered around his gun.

The instructor asked me if I was looking at the front sight, I said no, his gun.

When the front bead fell off my shotgun, I won my class at the State Championship.

[CRamII]

CRamII - thanks for the excellent testimonial for thesee great clinics! We look forward to seeing you on the field again soon, and watching your skills improve every time.

The pleasure is mine Coach Don. And i should be the one thanking you and Capt Dick.

1. For making an AFFORDABLE lesson to everyone.
2. For making a safe and friendly environment for recreational shooting.
3. For being patient to each and every student in your class, although its a group of 10, you always find ways to deal with our shooting form one on one.
4. For making us feel confident even though we are new to the game.
5. For letting us and making us bust clays, specially double clays.
6. For explaining the theory and principles of shotgun shooting and skeet shooting.
7. For making it EASY to learn the sports.
8. For not giving up even though i missed some clays.
9. For keeping an eye on our form specially the "bend the knees", "turning", and "look at the bird" shoutout.
10. For making me tell everyone that i can bust clays.

[ceh383]

The SoCal Skeet Clinics are a great way to learn the proper way to shoot a shotgun. I've been to several myself and learn something new every time. I may attend another soon, if time allows.

OP, in case you didn't know, Thefeeder (Lou) runs the NorCal Skeet clinics, and I'm sure he just wanted to if you found anything that crossed over from one discipline to the other.

This year I do want to make it up north to take a class with Thefeeder...

[CRamII]

The SoCal Skeet Clinics are a great way to learn the proper way to shoot a shotgun. I've been to several myself and learn something new every time. I may attend another soon, if time allows.

OP, in case you didn't know, Thefeeder (Lou) runs the NorCal Skeet clinics, and I'm sure he just wanted to if you found anything that crossed over from one discipline to the other.

This year I do want to make it up north to take a class with Thefeeder...

I did looked at NorCal Skeet clinics, am interested as well if i drive up north to San Fo. I used to live in Millbrae before moving to SoCal. I always take classes/ training whenever i can. I am just beginning to love this sport and any lesson/training/coaching i can get, i'll go for it.