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
Sporting Clays
Sporting clays is shotgun shooting across a walking course with varied target presentations that keep you sharp and honest. Each station throws birds differently—incoming, crossing, departing—so you're solving a new problem at every post instead of grinding the same shot all day. You'll see 50 to 100 targets per round depending on course layout. It's called golf with a shotgun because the terrain changes, the angles change, and the challenge compounds. Shows you what your shotgun and your eyes can actually do.
5 stand summer only
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 Horseshoe Fish & Game Club directly for current fees, start times, and any pre-registration requirements.
5 stand
Five-stand sporting clays at Monument Beach gives you 50 targets per round across varied presentations—basically golf with a shotgun, where each station throws different angles and speeds to keep you sharp. It's the closest thing to real hunting scenarios without leaving the club grounds. You'll walk the course hitting stations in sequence, mixing singles and doubles with target presentations that shift between each setup. The varied terrain and changing angles mean you can't phone it in—every station demands you read the flight and adjust. This is where you test whether your range work translates to the field.
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 West Bend Barton Sportsman's Club directly for current fees, start times, and any pre-registration requirements.
5 Stand
5 Stand starts at 3pm and closes when there isn't any shooters left to shoot. Range fee is $1 and $5 per round of 25 targets. Contact Jim Jackson at 541.537.0431 for additional information.
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