5-Stand - Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center

Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center (LRSTC) runs clay target shooting on the grounds of Loch Raven Reservoir Park in Phoenix, MD—about 5 miles north of I-695 Exit 27 on Dulaney Valley Road. It's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized exclusively for recreational, educational, and charitable purposes.

The center operates 7 fields total and is open 40 hours per week. Regular hours:

Standard NSSA (National Sporting Clays Association) skeet format with registered competitions. The center hosts major annual events including the Saint Patrick's Day Open (2-gauge), Mason Dixon Open, Harry Wright Open, MD State Championship, and Jimmy Bealmear Memorial—all sanctioned NSSA shoots. Friday Night Doubles events run casual 100-target matches in April and August.

ATA-certified trap shooting. The center runs both standard trap and wobble trap formats.

This is the center's flagship specialty. 5-Stand is NCSA (National Sporting Clays Association) clay shooting with 5 different stations and 25 targets per round. At LRSTC, 8 traps create varied presentations: running rabbits, springing teal, incoming, outgoing, quartering-away, and quartering-in angles. Trap locations and target sequences change regularly so difficulty varies. Each shooter fires 2-Shot Singles, Report Pairs (second target releases after first shot), and True Pairs (both targets simultaneously) at each of 5 stations.

Gun Rentals (12 & 20 gauge, full size & youth models): $10.00 per round

Ammunition for sale: - Standard shells (Estate, Rio, Gun Club) 12 & 20 gauge: $7.50 - Premium shells (Winchester AA, Remington) 12 & 20 gauge: $9.25 - Standard shells (28 gauge & .410): $11.00 - Premium shells (28 gauge & .410): $11.50

Eye and ear protection available for purchase. When renting club guns, reloads are prohibited.

Shooters going 2+ rounds per week qualify for the FSP subscription. Pay $200/year and receive: - $2 discount per round on all skeet, trap, and 5-stand shooting - Free LRSTC membership (annual dues normally $20) - Vote in center management and board elections

FSP year runs December 1–November 30 with quarterly prorating.

• •Private lessons available
• •Monthly adult instruction
• •Monthly youth instruction
• •Summer youth camp
• •Hunter safety courses
• •New shooter registration required before first visit

The center accommodates groups of any size. For 15+ people, special pricing applies:

No facility fees for groups using the clubhouse or covered Harry Wright Pavilion—just pay for rounds and rentals. Groups can bring their own shotguns and grills, or rent equipment onsite.

Ideal for: - Family reunions - Bachelor/bachelorette parties - Corporate team building - Birthday celebrations - Special events

• •Contact: 410-252-3851 or use the website contact form to reserve.

LRSTC enforces strict safety protocols:

• •Mandatory eye and hearing protection
• •Target loads only (shot size 7-1/2 to 9; no slugs or sabots)
• •Gun actions/breaches open when handled
• •No loading until you're in your shooting station
• •No shooting under influence of drugs or alcohol
• •Shell casings collected by shooters (environmental responsibility)
• •Youth under 16 requires adult supervision
• •Staff enforces rules; violations can result in expulsion

Safety is everyone's responsibility. The center plays an active enforcement role.

Individual Membership: $20/year (not required to shoot, but includes voting rights and board access at annual meetings)

Tax-Deductible Donations: LRSTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Employer matching programs encouraged. Mail donations to:

Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center P.O. Box 6846 Towson, MD 21285-6846

Available in any denomination at the clubhouse or by calling 410-252-3851.