5 Stand Sporting Clay Event (No regular trap)

Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association operates the Riggles Gap Sportsman Club in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a premier shooting facility specializing in 5-stand sporting clay competitions. This shotgun club provides shooters with an authentic sporting clays experience that challenges marksmen with dynamic clay target presentations.

Located at 301 Riggles Gap Sportsman Club Road, the Riggles Gap Sportsman Club is dedicated to promoting safe shooting sports and wildlife conservation in Blair County. The club hosts organized 5-stand sporting clay events that test accuracy, speed, and shooting technique across multiple stations.

5-stand sporting clay shooting is a discipline that differs from traditional trap shooting. Shooters move through five different shooting stations, each presenting clay targets from varying angles, distances, and speeds. This format:

• •Simulates field hunting scenarios with unpredictable target presentations
• •Develops adaptive shooting skills as shooters encounter different shooting angles
• •Provides competitive opportunities through organized events and tournaments
• •Accommodates various skill levels from beginners to experienced competitors

As a member-based organization affiliated with the Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association, this facility typically operates under club membership policies. The association focuses on promoting hunting, fishing, forestry conservation, and shooting sports throughout the region.

The club hosts regular 5-stand sporting clay events, including competitions specifically designated as "no regular trap" formats, ensuring a pure sporting clays experience. Events are scheduled throughout the year, with specific dates announced for member participation.