Coyote Valley Sporting Clays is a public shotgun sports facility that opened in 1992 on 64 acres in a private valley in the foothills of Morgan Hill, about twenty minutes south of San Jose. It was family owned and operated by its founders for more than three decades, and passed to new family ownership in 2025 with the staff staying on. Access is by a mile-long private drive from the end of San Bruno Avenue. No membership is required to shoot.
The main course has 20 sporting clays stations laid out over rolling hills and through woods, each with a different presentation. Shooters pay per target with a Clay Card that counts every bird thrown by the automated machines, with no range fee and no minimum. A Solo Delay option lets a single shooter call their own targets, and practice stations are available for working on specific shots. Skeet (two fields) and trap (a wobble trap field) run on tokens, each token good for 25 targets, with no reservation needed. 5-Stand is mainly used for instruction and warm-ups before large group events. A ZZ-Bird (helice) ring runs on Thursdays only, with sessions at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
Instruction covers shotgun lessons and structured pistol courses. Shotgun lessons are arranged through the instructor coordinator with six Coyote Valley Certified instructors (NSCA Level 1 and Level 2) who also coach parents and children together. Handgun shooting is offered only inside scheduled classes on the Cowboy Action range: a Pistol Introductory Package, an Intermediate Pistol Package and a Staccato Experience. For groups of three or more, the guided Introductory Package supplies a Coyote Field Guide, shotgun, ammunition and targets. Private events include full or partial course closures, a picnic area seating up to 160, and a patio seating up to 100.
The Pro Shop is a licensed FFL dealer and stocking dealer for Browning, Beretta and Benelli shotguns and Staccato pistols, with new and used firearms, 12 and 20 gauge ammunition, chokes, cases and eye and ear protection. It offers a rental shotgun fleet (Browning and Beretta), 25-shot demo sessions on selected new guns, and long gun transfers. Four clay membership tiers and a pistol-only membership are available, with member-only hours on Mondays and Tuesdays when the range is closed to the public.
The facility is open Wednesday through Sunday and serves experienced shotgun shooters who can walk on, first-timers who book a guided package or lesson, families, hunters, and corporate and fundraiser groups. Dogs on a leash are welcome outside the clubhouse. The Coyote Valley Cowboys also run SASS Cowboy Action matches on the property under their own membership and event rules.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Shotgun, Pistol, Training / Classes
Distances: Sporting clays: 20 stations plus practice stations. Skeet: 2 fields. Trap: 1 wobble trap field. 5-Stand: 25-target course (instruction and group events). ZZ-Bird (helice) ring: Thursdays only. Pistol: instructor-led classes only, on the Cowboy Action range.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Youth programs · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions · Food service on site
Credentials
Established: 1992
Affiliations: NSCA-certified instructors (Level 1 and Level 2); licensed FFL dealer; Staccato authorized dealer; Beretta, Browning and Benelli stocking dealer. SASS Cowboy Action Shooting, Faultline and Steel Challenge run on the property by the Coyote Valley Cowboys under their own rules.
Services, training & programs
Sporting clays course: 20 stations, Clay Card pay-per-target, no range fee, no reservation
Solo Delay option for shooters without a puller
Practice stations for specific shots
Skeet: 2 automated fields, token-operated (25 targets per token), walk-on
Trap: wobble trap field with oscillation control, token-operated (25 targets per token), walk-on
5-Stand: 25-target course for instruction and group events
ZZ-Bird (helice) sessions on Thursdays at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM, 30 targets, $90 per person
Guided Introductory Package for groups of 3+ (guide, shotgun, ammunition, targets included; one guide per 3-5 shooters)
Private and group shotgun lessons with NSCA-certified instructors, matched by instructor coordinator
Youth and family instruction, including parent-and-child lessons
Pistol Introductory Package: $349, 3 hours, up to 7 handguns provided
Intermediate Pistol Package: $349, 3 hours, bring your own firearm
Staccato Experience: $385, 3 hours, up to 150 rounds across the Staccato lineup
Rental shotguns, 12 and 20 gauge (Browning and Beretta fleet), 20 cents a shot with $20 minimum
Push cart rental $6 all day; two-person golf cart $30 for 2.5 hours
Try Before You Buy: 25-shot demo sessions on selected new guns
Pro Shop: new and used firearms, stocking dealer for Browning, Beretta, Benelli and Staccato; special orders of California-legal firearms
Ammunition sales (12 and 20 gauge) and ammunition ordering/receiving as an FFL dealer
FFL long gun transfers (no handguns): dealer shipments, private party transfers by appointment, Pro Shop purchases
Cash purchase of some firearms (no consignment)
Gear: vests, eye and ear protection, cases, chokes, branded merchandise
Clays memberships (four tiers) and pistol-only membership with member events
Private events: full or partial course closures for corporate, fundraiser and celebration groups up to 250 guests
Event venues: Main Picnic Area (seats up to 160) and Patio (seats up to 100)
Private event packages: Classic Clays, Premier Sporting Experience, Ultimate Range Day
Tournament and fundraiser hosting
Trailer parking for personal golf carts
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Pro Shop
Retail / Gun Store
Targets
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Restrooms
Parking
Online Booking
Event / Venue Space
Pricing at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays
Range fees & day rates
Sporting clays range fee: Free — No range fee, no minimum, no membership. Pay per target released on the Clay Card.
Clay Card targets: Varies — Billed per target on the main course; per-target price not published on the website. A lost Clay Card carries a replacement fee.
Skeet / trap token: Varies — Each token gives 25 targets; tokens sold at the Pro Shop. Price not published.
Rental shotgun: $0.20/shot — 20 cents a shot, $20 minimum. Rates double in the rain. Must be 21 or older. Only Coyote Valley ammunition may be used in rental guns. Included free in the Introductory Package.
Push cart: $6 — All day. First come, first served.
Two-person golf cart: $30 — 2.5 hours. First come, first served.
ZZ-Bird session: $90 — Per person, 30 ZZ-Bird targets, excluding booking fee. Thursdays 12:00 PM or 2:30 PM.
Spectators: Free — Non-shooting companions welcome; they must sign the waiver and wear eye and ear protection, which is provided at no charge.
Eye and ear protection: Free — Provided at no charge for spectators and youth/pistol class participants; not included with a shotgun rental; available for purchase at the Pro Shop.
Shotgun shells, box of 25: Varies — 12 and 20 gauge sold at the Pro Shop; price not published.
Lesson instructor fee: Varies — Hourly coaching, set by each instructor, paid directly to the instructor by check or cash at the end of the lesson. Targets, ammunition and rentals are paid separately at the Pro Shop.
Long gun transfer from another FFL: $187.35 — Includes $37.19 DROS fee, $125.00 dealer fee, $11.41 sales tax and $13.75 excise tax on the dealer fee. California sales/use and excise tax on the gun's value is a separate payment. Long guns only; no handguns.
Private party long gun transfer: $47.19 — $37.19 DROS fee plus $10 per gun dealer fee, plus sales and excise tax. By appointment; buyer and seller must appear together. $35 storage fee per firearm if not picked up on day 11.
Transfer of gun bought at Coyote Valley Pro Shop: $37.19 — State DROS fee plus tax on the firearm; no dealer fee and no storage fee.
Picnic Area venue rate: $9.50/person — $200 minimum; seats up to 160. Hourly surcharge for events after regular business hours.
Patio venue rate: $9.50/person — No minimum; seats up to 100; available exclusively or by section.
Memberships
Basic: $29/mon — Also $299 per year (saves $49). Billed monthly to a credit card; minimum three months before canceling. Retired and active military and first responders save 15%.
Members-only shirt
Members-only chat group
Invitations to club events
Early access to special events
Pistol range membership included
Member-only hours (Monday/Tuesday)
5% clay discount on weekdays (up to 100 clays per visit)
5% clay discount on weekends (up to 100 clays per visit)
Member discount days
5% off ammo and merchandise (not combinable with sale prices)
Free firearm rental (first come, first served)
Free golf cart rental (first come, first served)
Ability to reserve 5-Stand
1 free firearm transfer per month
Free gift with firearm purchase
Free birthday round: 25 clays
Premium: $39/mon — Also $399 per year (saves $69). Marked Most Popular. Billed monthly to a credit card; minimum three months. Military/first responders save 15%.
Everything in Basic
Guaranteed firearm rental, 1 per visit ($20 value)
Guaranteed golf cart rental, 1 per visit ($30 value)
Free birthday round: 25 clays
Elite: $59/mon — Also $599 per year (saves $109). Billed monthly to a credit card; minimum three months. Military/first responders save 15%.
Everything in Premium
Free birthday round: 50 clays
Free class every year (excludes private lessons; unlocks after 90 days of membership)
Ultimate: $79/mon — Also $699 per year (saves $249). Billed monthly to a credit card; minimum three months. Military/first responders save 15%.
Everything in Elite
Free birthday round: 100 clays
Free class every year (excludes private lessons; unlocks after 90 days of membership)
Every privilege offered
Pistol Only: $39/mon — Also $399 per year (saves $69). For shooters here for the pistol range; every clay tier already includes pistol range membership. Billed monthly; minimum three months.
Open range time on the pistol range
Members-only shirt
Members-only chat group
Invitations to club events
Early access to special events
1 free firearm transfer
Training & classes
Pistol Introductory Package: $349 — 3 hours, classroom and range, no experience needed. Try up to 7 makes, models and optics setups. Covers firearms safety, loading/unloading, grip, sights, trigger, marksmanship diagnostics. Includes pistols, ammunition, targets and range fees; excludes booking fee.
Intermediate Pistol Package: $349 — 3 hours, classroom and range. Multiple-target engagement, transitions, recoil management, defensive application, structured drills. Bring your own firearm (limited rentals); call the Pro Shop a week ahead to confirm ammunition. Includes instruction, targets and range fees; excludes booking fee.
Staccato Experience: $385 — 3 hours. Compare the California-roster Staccato HD P4, HD C4X and HD C3.6 side by side. Includes firearm use, up to 150 rounds, targets and range fees; excludes booking fee.
Private shotgun lesson (one-on-one): Varies — One or two shooters with an NSCA-certified instructor; most lessons run 1-2 hours. Instructor fee set by instructor and paid directly by check or cash; targets, ammunition and rentals paid at the Pro Shop. Call the instructor coordinator to be matched.
Group instruction: Varies — Families, friends and teams coached together; parent and child on the same stand. Rate depends on group size and format and is confirmed by the instructor.
Youth instruction: Varies — Private instruction recommended for shooters 12 and under; call the Pro Shop first for under 12. Parent signs the waiver.
Packages & experiences
Introductory Package (guided shotgun visit): Contact for pricing — For groups of three or more. A Coyote Field Guide walks the group through the course, calls targets and coaches; shotgun, ammunition, targets and eye and ear protection included; one guide per 3-5 shooters. Ages 12 and up. Book online at least 7 days ahead.
ZZ-Bird (Helice) Experience: $90 — Per person, 30 targets, Thursdays 12:00 PM or 2:30 PM. Groups of five or more can book a private session on other days. Not recommended for complete beginners.
Partial Course Closure: Contact for pricing — A section of the course reserved for your group with private instructor and equipment; suits groups of 35-100. Quoted individually by date, headcount and format.
Full Course Closure: Contact for pricing — All twenty stations for one group, with private instruction, equipment and event space. Quoted individually.
Classic Clays / Premier Sporting Experience / Ultimate Range Day: Contact for pricing — Three private event packages, each built for a group of five with additional guests at a per-person rate. Email info@coyoteclays.com for pricing; tax and gratuity not included.
Demo session (Try Before You Buy): Contact for pricing — 25 shots on selected new Browning, Beretta or Benelli guns out on the course; ask the Pro Shop what is available.
Booking fees are excluded from online-booked experience prices. Shotgun rental rates double in the rain. Events running after regular business hours carry an hourly surcharge. Closed to the public some days for events; check the calendar. Military and first responders (active or retired) get 15% off membership prices. Transfer fees are current at time of publication and subject to change.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Signed waiver (participants and observers; online before arrival or at the Pro Shop kiosk; valid for two years), closed-toe shoes, a hat, prescription glasses if needed, your own shotgun and ammo if desired (must meet specs), and a camera. For handgun-purchase or transfers: valid California driver's license or DMV ID, plus a hunting license, Firearm Safety Certificate or qualifying exemption.
Ammo policy: 2 3/4-inch shells only, shot size 7.5, 8 or 9 (nothing larger), low base, lead or steel. No magnum, hi-velocity/high-base, tracer, slugs, 12-gauge 3-inch shells, hunting loads over 1300 fps, or black powder without permission. Maximum two shells loaded at any time. Bring your own ammo into the Pro Shop at check-in for verification. Only Coyote Valley ammunition (factory-new) may be used in rental guns. Reloads are allowed in your own gun if they meet the specs. Pistol classes: pistol ammunition only, no high-powered rifle rounds.
Age policy: Under 18 must be on the range with an experienced adult and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian (not the accompanying adult). Ages 12 and up can do the Introductory Package; for 12 and under, private lessons are the way to start (call the Pro Shop for under 12). 18 with a current hunting license may shoot. Must be 21 or older to rent a shotgun.
Rental requirements: Rental shotguns (12 and 20 gauge) are first come, first served with no reservation. Must be 21 or older. Only Coyote Valley ammunition may be used. Eye and ear protection is not included with a rental. Rates double in the rain.
Dress code: Closed-toe walking or hiking shoes (uneven terrain, loose gravel and dirt). A hat and long sleeves are strongly recommended against target fragments and shotfall. Dress for the outdoors.
First-timer tips: New shooters may not walk the course alone. Come with an experienced shooter who takes responsibility for your safety (subject to staff approval at check-in), book the Introductory Package (groups of 3+, book at least 7 days ahead), or book private instruction by calling the instructor coordinator at (408) 778-3600. Arrive 15 minutes early for pistol classes. Check the calendar for event closures before traveling.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 to 5:00. The range occasionally closes for events, so check the calendar before traveling. It is also closed in extreme heat, severe rain or lightning.
Where is the range and how do I find it?
1000 San Bruno Avenue, Morgan Hill, in the foothills off Santa Teresa Boulevard, west of Highway 101, between Cochrane Road and Bailey Avenue. San Bruno Avenue dead-ends at the front gate, then a mile-long private drive leads to the parking lot.
Do I need a reservation or membership?
No for experienced shooters: the main course, skeet and trap are first come, first served, and no membership is required. Guided experiences such as the Introductory Package must be booked at least seven days in advance.
How much does it cost to shoot sporting clays?
There is no range fee and no minimum. You pay for the targets you release on your Clay Card, settled at the Pro Shop on the way out. A shotgun rental is 20 cents a shot with a $20 minimum; a push cart is $6 all day and a two-person golf cart is $30 for 2.5 hours. The per-target price is not published on the website, so call (408) 778-3600.
I've never shot before. Can I come?
Yes, but you cannot walk the course alone. Book the Introductory Package (groups of three or more), book private instruction (one or two shooters), or come with an experienced shooter who accepts responsibility for you, subject to staff approval at check-in.
What is the age policy?
Under 18 must be with an experienced adult and have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. Ages 12 and up can take the Introductory Package; for 12 and under, private lessons are recommended. You must be 21 or older to rent a shotgun.
Do I need my own shotgun or ammunition?
No. Rental shotguns in 12 and 20 gauge are available at the Pro Shop, and shells are sold there. Rentals must use Coyote Valley ammunition. If you bring your own gun it needs a fixed stock and a barrel of at least 22 inches, with no pistol grip, tactical design, magazine feed or 10 gauge.
What ammunition can I bring?
2 3/4-inch shells with 7.5, 8 or 9 shot, lead or steel, low base. No magnum, hi-velocity, tracer or slug loads, no 12-gauge 3-inch shells, nothing over 1300 fps, and no black powder without permission. Bring it into the Pro Shop at check-in to be verified. Reloads are allowed in your own shotgun if they meet the specs.
Is eye and ear protection required?
Yes, for all shooters and observers at all times. It is provided at no charge for youth and pistol visits and for spectators, is not included with a shotgun rental, and can be bought at the Pro Shop.
Can I shoot a pistol or rifle here?
There is no walk-on handgun or rifle shooting. Handguns are used only in scheduled instructor-led classes (Pistol Introductory $349, Intermediate Pistol $349, Staccato Experience $385) on the Cowboy Action range. The FAQ names Santa Clara Field Sports Park, about 4 miles north, for general rifle and pistol shooting.
What lessons are offered and how do I book?
Private one-on-one lessons (one or two shooters) and group instruction, with six NSCA-certified instructors. Call the instructor coordinator at (408) 778-3600; they match you with an instructor, who contacts you to set the date, time and rate. Instructor fees vary and are paid directly by check or cash.
What memberships are available?
Clay tiers are Basic $29/month, Premium $39, Elite $59 and Ultimate $79, with annual rates of $299, $399, $599 and $699. A Pistol Only membership is $39/month ($399/year). Military and first responders save 15%. Join at the Pro Shop counter or by phone; membership starts the same day with a three-month minimum.
Can I bring a dog or spectators?
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome but cannot enter the clubhouse. Non-shooting companions can watch for free after signing the waiver, and they must wear eye and ear protection.
Can you host a private event or fundraiser?
Yes, for groups from five to 250 guests, with partial or full course closures, private instructors and equipment. The picnic area seats up to 160 and the patio up to 100, both at $9.50 per person (picnic area has a $200 minimum). Email info@coyoteclays.com with your group size, date and purpose for a quote.
Do you do gun transfers?
Long guns only, no handguns. A transfer from another FFL costs $187.35 plus California sales/use and excise tax on the gun's value. Email info@coyoteclays.com before anything ships; the gun must come from an FFL by FedEx or UPS (never USPS) with the DOJ approval number on the outside of the box. California has a ten-day waiting period.
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