shotgun & sporting clays instruction near auburn, Al
Whether you're picking up a shotgun for the first time or looking to improve your sporting clays performance, Auburn Oaks Shooting School offers personalized instruction in a relaxed, professional setting. Work one-on-one or in a small group with our NSCA-certified instructors to build confidence, strengthen fundamentals and become a more consistent shooter.
Choose Your Shooting Lesson
FIRST SHOTS
FIRST SHOTS
Best for: First-time and beginner shooters
A comfortable introduction to shotgun shooting designed for anyone with little or no previous experience. Your instructor will walk you through the fundamentals step by step so you can develop confidence and proper habits from the beginning.
What You'll Learn
Shotgun and range safety; safe muzzle direction and range commands
Shotgun parts and operation
Proper stance, gun mount and recoil management
Eye dominance and gun fit
Basic target presentation
Visual focus, gun movement and intro to focal points
Fundamentals of breaking moving targets
Your Lesson Includes
⏱ 2 hours of instruction
🎯 50 clay targets & 50 rounds of Ammo
🏅 NSCA-certified instructor
👥 Maximum 3 shooters per instructor
🚙 Course transportation
Eye & Ear Protection available
Pricing:
Private Lesson: $250 per person
Group Lessons: 2–3 Shooters per instructor | $150 per person
Take Your Shooting to the Next Level
Already comfortable with a shotgun? Personalized instruction can help identify the small habits that may be costing you targets. Work with an instructor on visual focus, target presentation, lead, gun movement, consistency and course strategy.
Your instruction can be tailored to:
Sporting Clays • 5-Stand • Hunting Preparation • Shooting Fundamentals
CLAY SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
Best for: Shooters who already have some experience but want better consistency
Strengthen your fundamentals and identify the habits that may be costing you targets. This lesson is tailored to your current shooting ability and focuses on improving technique across different target presentations.
What You'll Work On
Review of mount visual focus, stance and gun movement
Hold point, visual pickup point and break point
Crossing, quartering, incoming and outgoing target presentations
Reading target speed, angle and distance
Lead and timing
Basic shooting methods and maintaining smooth gun movement and follow through
Diagnosing common misses and developing a repeatable shot routine
Your Lesson Includes
⏱ 2 hours of instruction
🎯 100 clay targets
🏅 NSCA-certified instructor
👥 Maximum 3 shooters per instructor
🚙 Course transportation
Ammunition not included
Pricing:
Private Lesson: $250
Group Lessons: 2–3 Shooters | $150 per person
clay shooting fundamentals
private shooting instruction
PRIVATE SHOOTING INSTRUCTION
Best for: Shooters wanting one-on-one coaching
Private instruction is built entirely around you. Your instructor will evaluate your current shooting, identify areas for improvement and tailor the lesson to your experience level and individual goals.
Your Lesson Can Focus On
Assessment of stance, mount, visual focus and gun movement
Lead methods and target-reading strategies
Specific target presentations
Pre-shot routine
Preparation for competitive sporting clays or hunting
Correcting specific shooting issues
Your Lesson Includes
⏱ 2 hours of one-on-one instruction
🏅 Dedicated NSCA-certified instructor
👤 Personalized coaching
🚙 Course transportation
Ammunition & Clays not included
Pricing: $125/hour + shooting costs
Meet your instructors
Learn From NSCA-Certified Instructors
Pictured From Left to Right
James Godfrey, Luke Davis, JD Toungett, Terry Watkins, Jonathan Watkins, Richard Dunwoody, Don Currie (NSCA Chief Instructor)
Private & Group Shooting Experiences
Looking for a more personalized experience for your group? Auburn Oaks is developing private clinics and group instruction opportunities that can be tailored for friends, corporate groups, women's groups and other private parties. Contact us to discuss your interests, and we'll help determine what may be available for your group.
What to Bring
Shotgun • Ammunition • Eye Protection • Hearing Protection (also available in the Pro Shop)
• Comfortable Outdoor Clothing
• Closed-Toe Shoes
Ready to Improve Your Shooting?
Choose the lesson that fits your experience level, or contact us and we'll help you determine the best place to start.
