Abilene Clay Sports

12/06/2025

There will be no fight club tomorrow, Sunday, December7

12/05/2025

A quick bit of trap history. In 1930 this group of men shown who loved trapshooting formed the Albany (OR) Gun Club at the local airport. The club was an immediate success and in the 1961 moved to a new location where it remains today as a great family oriented shooting club, making it one of the oldest clubs still operation.

Albany Gun Club, 1939

Standing (L-R): Nelson Aldermatt, Herman Abraham, Clark Morland, Willis Clutter

Sitting (L-R): Lyle Saylor, Joe McKee, Dr. R.B. Wallace, Ben Clelend, Dr. Seineger, Dr. Woodworth

Steve Ellinger

12/04/2025

Abilene Clay sports will be closing at 3 PM today due to cold weather. We will be open tomorrow regular hours.

12/04/2025

Clay Target Legends is excited to bring you this recently discovered film of the Grand American in Vandalia, Ohio from 1937. Look closely at the scoreboard and you will see some very famous names, such as Grant Ilseng and Vic Reinders. Now, enjoy this vintage piece of clay target history from 1937. Please like, share, and subscribe so that we can continue to bring you these historic videos!

Clay Target Legends is excited to bring you this recently re-discovered film of the Grand American in Vandalia, Ohio from 1937. Look closely at the scorebo...

12/03/2025

Mark your calendars for our December Board Meeting/Christmas Party!

12/02/2025

Here is a rare photo of the famous “Florida 5” s***t team in the 1960’s. Taken at Cypress Gardens, those photographed include, from bottom: Bob Beesch, Gerry Schuh, Irv Getz, Hal DuPont, and Dick Pope.

Steve Ellinger

12/01/2025

Some of the most popular shoots from years gone by were the Indian shoots. Look for a comprehensive article by me on the Indian shoots in an upcoming issue of Trap and Field Magazine. In this photo, the California Indian Trapshooting Club created a “penny shoot”, developing this trophy covered in 500 Indian Head pennies. The trophy is being presented by Miss Vicki Waterman in June of 1934. California Indians held their shoots at the Del Monte Gun Club on the grounds of the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey California, which was one of the most prestigious hotels in America.

Steve Ellinger

11/30/2025

The legendary General Curtis LeMay who, among many historic roles, including being on the ticket as Vice-President for the 1968 Presidential election, served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965 mandated that every Air Force base have at least two s***t fields and field 5 man teams for international s***t competitions. I knew that Dyess AFB had s***t fields in the 1960’s, but I have never been able to find a photo of any activity on those fields. That is until now. I remember going there as a boy with my father. I have found a photo that was printed in the Dyess Peacemaker, (the on-base newspaper) from the 1960’s of a young boy shooting. This was taken by Sgt. Sgt Ken Carter. Unfortunately due to budget cuts, activities such as s***t, movies, swimming, and golf were cut from base activities, significantly reducing on-base quality of life opportunities of the servicemen. But during the 1960’s, General LeMay was one of the most prominent individuals promoting s***t across the country.

Steve Ellinger

11/28/2025

Hoping everyone had a great Thanksgiving! If you are looking for a bit of after dinner reading, here is my latest article in this months issue of Trap and Field magazine. I read a lot of Jimmys articles and books years ago. Still good material. Enjoy!

Steve Ellinger

11/27/2025

She wanted to improve her wing shooting skills. So she started shooting clay targets, eventually landing a scholarship to Lindenwood University as a part of the shotgun team. Now she stands on the winner podiums at some of the most notable sporting clays shoots in America. Steve and Phil introduce you to Grace Corselli on this episode of Clay target Legends! As always, PLEASE like, share and subscribe so that we can continue to bring you the best that this sport has to offer.

She wanted to improve her wing shooting skills. So she started shooting clay targets, eventually landing a scholarship to Lindenwood University as a part of...

11/26/2025

Abilene Clay sports will be closed Thursday Thanksgiving day and will be open Friday Saturday and Sunday normal hours. Enjoy your family and have a good Thanksgiving.