Luke Cuenco 04.11.22
America’s next generation of sport shooters is not only cracking clays but also cracking records. The start of the 2022 USACTL (USA Clay Target League) has seen over 31,000 participants so far ranging from high school and college students to homeschooled students who are all participating in one of the safest shooting sports in the nation. The USACTL has over 1,400 teams across the nation which all compete for top spots at the National Championship which is held in Michigan every July. This year competitors will have fierce and crowded competition meaning their aim needs to be more true than ever!
USACTL Cracks Records and Clays With the Start of the 2022 Season
We are excited to have broken our records for high school, college, and homeschool participation this season.” said John Nelson, President of the USACTL, “There is such a high demand for outdoor activities that are an alternative to traditional sports, kudos to the coaches and parents that make these teams possible.
The USA Clay Target League is known for being one of the safest leagues in the country with not one injury reported since the start of the league back near the turn of the century (2001). In stark contrast to other shooting competitions, each student-athlete must first complete a firearm safety certification before they start participating in the league. These types of youth-oriented shooting competitions are some of my favorites as they are helping to foster the growth and dedication of our next generation of firearms owners. What are your thoughts on this league and is it something you’d think about getting your student involved in?
For more information about the USACTL or to get information about possibly starting your student in the USA Clay Target League, you can visit http://usaclaytarget.com or contact Drew Tri at [email protected]. Not only is this a student-focused shooting sport, it is also the only 100% school-approved clay target shooting sport in America and is fully Title IX compliant with both male and female athletes who compete on the same teams.
