Safe gun handling is also an important safety measure to observe. The only occasion your firearm is to be loaded is when you are on the shooting stand and preparing to call for the bird. The right equipment will help you enjoy a day the range. One needs only a dependable double-barreled shotgun or autoloader to enjoy the shooting sports. The best on-line source I have found for shooting sports need is Cabela's , but there are many other fine suppliers to be found in the Yellow Pages or at your local gun club.
Equipment needs in the field are much more extensive.
There are gun clubs in all 50 states, so finding one near you should not be diffficult. Check your local Yellow Pages first, and if you have no luck there, the National Shooting Sports Association website features a very helpful index. It took 10 hours in the blind to bag these two mallards, a gadwall, and a greenwinged teal Registered Competition Shooting Once you have honed your skills to the point where you have outdone your local competition, you might consider trying your luck at a regional, state or national shoot. Depending upon the level of organization in your particular state or region, you may find one or several shooting opportunities. Not all states have organized state shoots, but many do, and your local gun club will likely be a fine source of information.