Five Stand Shooting
Five Stand uses 6-18 target machines arranged around a single shooting line with five stations. Shooters rotate through the stations, engaging targets thrown at various angles, speeds, and distances.
01 // LEARN
What is Five Stand?
Understanding this shooting discipline
Five Stand uses 6-18 target machines arranged around a single shooting line with five stations. Shooters rotate through the stations, engaging targets thrown at various angles, speeds, and distances. Each station has a menu card showing the target sequence.
Often called "sporting clays in a phone booth," Five Stand delivers varied target presentations in a small space. A round takes about 15 minutes versus 1-2 hours for sporting clays. The NSCA governs American Five Stand; FITASC governs the international Compak format.
Types & Variations
02 // START
Getting Started with Five Stand
Equipment, costs, and tips for beginners
Getting into five stand doesn't require starting with top-tier gear. Focus on safety fundamentals, basic equipment, and finding welcoming places to learn. The community is generally helpful to newcomers who show up prepared with the right attitude.
Essential Equipment
What you need to get started
Safety & Rules
Know these before your first shot
Pro Tips for Beginners
Advice from experienced shooters
What Does Five Stand Cost?
Realistic budget expectations
$600-1,000
Basic equipment to begin
$1,500-3,500
Quality gear for serious shooters
Hidden costs to consider: Same shotgun works for Five Stand, sporting clays, and skeet. Choke selection matters more here than in trap.
03 // ASK
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about five stand
New to five stand? These are the most common questions from shooters exploring this discipline. The shooting community is generally welcoming and happy to help newcomers.
Find answers to common questions about five stand shooting. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll help you out.
Five Stand uses a single shooting line with 5-6+ machines; sporting clays spreads targets across a walking course. Five Stand is faster (15 minutes vs. 1-2 hours), requires less space, and is often less expensive.
Report pair: second target launches when you fire at the first. True/simultaneous pair: both launch together. True pairs are harder because you must decide which target to shoot first.
Yes. The varied angles, speeds, and distances simulate hunting scenarios better than trap or skeet.
Yes, but slower on pairs. Semi-autos or over/unders are more competitive for doubles.
04 // FIND
Upcoming Events
Find five stand events near you
5 Stand
5-Stand is a compact version of sporting clays. Shooters fire from five fixed stations (cages) while targets are launched from six to eight machines at different angles, speeds, and elevations. Each station presents a different combination of targets, keeping the challenge varied. | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Targets per round | 25 | | Stations | 5 | | Format | Singles and doubles | | Skill level | All levels welcome | Faster than a full sporting clays course (30-40 minutes vs. 2+ hours) Same variety of target presentations Great introduction to sporting clays for new shooters Contact Josephine County Sportsman Association directly for current fees, start times, and any pre-registration requirements.
Sporting Clays
Regular Sporting Clays, Please arrive by 8:30 am to register
Sporting Clays Practice
Range: Sporting Clays Course RO: Ric Schug 970-225-8007 Registration is only the first hour of operation See the Sporting Clays Discipline page for more information and range rules
Nationals Warm Up Sporting Clays
https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-GARMA0WI0WOG18
Shotgun / 5 Stand
Five-stand sporting clays at Poulsbo Sportsman Club—a mobile shotgun game that throws target presentations you won't see twice. It's shotgun practice disguised as fun, mimicking real bird flushes across the landscape. You'll walk a course hitting targets from different stations, each setup testing a different shot angle and technique. Rounds run 50–100 targets depending on how the course is laid out that day. Show up ready to move and shoot.
5 STAND-PUBLIC DAY (10AM)
More Information: https://cameosec.org/5-stand/ 5 Stand will be open for Public Day will be open every Saturday starting December 2nd. Hours of operation will begin at 10am. *Schedule could change due to permitted events or maintenance. Check calendar of events for accurate dates. If you would like to schedule the 5 Stand for anon-public day use, you must call 1 week in advance and purchase a minimum of 400 clays in advance.
05 // LOCATE
Where to Shoot
Ranges, clubs, and shops for this discipline