Frequently Asked Questions

 Cost

$50 SCTP Yearly Membership 

$50 Shooting Vest

$50 Eye & Ear protection

$750 Approximate cost of Clay targets and shells for entire season

- 8 tokens ($7.25 each) per month

- 8 box of shells ($10.50 each) per box 

$100 per Meet

$1000-$3000 12 ga Shotgun   Approx Costs:

Shotgun rentals available: $10 per night

1 round of trap (25 clays): $7.50

1 box of shells (25 shells): $10.50

SCTP encourages each shooter to eventually own a shotgun. Trap meets are held on weekends at various locations in Georgia, and rental availability is not always guaranteed. Shotgun prices typically range from $1,000–$3,000. SCTP membership is $50 per year, and a shooting vest (approx. $50) will also be required.

SCTP 2026 Meets

2/23/26 

Virtual Meet at Tom Lowe during practice

3/14/26

2026 South River Skeet / Trap Invitational - 1 hour away

4/11/26

2026 Junior Spring Showdown - 2 hours away

5/16/26

2026 Peach State Clays

6/5/26 - 6/7

Georgia SCTP State ChampionshipAim Higher Youth offers a range of educational programs including tutoring, college readiness workshops, and career exploration opportunities.

 Safety

5 Core Safety Rules

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
2. Never point the firearm at anything you’re not willing to shoot.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the decision to shoot.
4. Know your target and understand what is beyond it.

10 basics of gun handling, courtesy of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF):

        1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

        2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.

        3. Don’t rely on your gun’s “Safety.”

        4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

        5. Use correct ammunition.

        6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care!

        7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

        8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

        9. Don’t alter or modify your gun, and have guns serviced regularly.

       10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.

Compared to other sports, shooting sports have some of the lowest occurrences of injuries

https://sssfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Injury-Stats-NSSF.pdf