Jacksonville Clay Target Sports (JCTS) is a clay target shooting club at 12125 New Berlin Rd in Jacksonville, Florida, operating since 1936. It is described as one of the oldest continuously operating clubs in the United States. The facility covers more than 80 acres and is open to the public; anyone can come and shoot, and annual and lifetime memberships are also offered.
The grounds include 10 ATA-compliant trap fields (Pat Traps, White Flyer targets, Canterbury voice calls for registered events), 10 skeet fields (5 lighted), a five-stand pavilion, a wobble trap, and two 15-station sporting clays courses designed by Heyward Cunningham and Rick Hemingway. The North Course runs through pine-canopied woodlands and the South Course through plantation-style sandhill terrain. Both can be walked or ridden in golf carts. Trap field 5 is set up as a teaching field for beginners, with each station describing the targets to be shot. Skeet offers American skeet, skeet doubles, and International skeet on field 7 on request. Trap disciplines include American Trap, Handicap Trap and Doubles Trap. Saturday mornings are trap practice, with field 7 used by most trap club members.
Instruction comes from member instructors certified by the NSSA and/or NSCA who carry liability insurance and can be contacted directly for lessons in skeet, trap, sporting clays and wingshooting. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission holds Hunter Safety training at the club monthly. Youth shooters can join the Jax Clay Target Busters, a Scholastic Clay Target Program, and the club is home to the Jacksonville University Varsity Shooting Team. The Shooting Stars women's group meets monthly for beginners and experienced shooters.
The club hosts several large NSSA-registered skeet shoots each year, plus monthly registered targets any time it is open. It also hosts charitable and private events for business and non-profit groups, and holds Wednesday night dinners (ribeye steak or salmon) with advance registration. One to two range officers patrol the grounds during operation. Hours are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 10
Distances: Trap: 10 ATA-compliant fields (50-yard targets). Skeet: 10 fields, 5 lighted (60-yard targets). Sporting clays: two 15-station courses (North and South). Five-stand and wobble trap also available.
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: 1936
Affiliations: NSSA (registered shoots), ATA-compliant trap fields, NSCA/NSSA-certified member instructors, Scholastic Clay Target Program (Jax Clay Target Busters), home club of the Jacksonville University Varsity Shooting Team
Services, training & programs
Public clay target shooting (open to anyone)
Sporting clays: North Course, 15 stations (pine woodland)
Sporting clays: South Course, 15 stations (sandhill terrain)
NSSA-registered skeet shoots and monthly registered targets
Lessons and clinics from NSSA/NSCA-certified instructors
FWC Hunter Safety training (monthly)
Jax Clay Target Busters youth SCTP program (youth shotguns provided)
Collegiate programs, home of Jacksonville University Varsity Shooting Team
Shooting Stars women's program (monthly)
Private, corporate, non-profit and fundraiser events
Wednesday night dinners (ribeye or salmon, advance registration)
Pro Shop
Live onsite weather station
Preferred vendor FFL transfer pricing via Wild West Guns & Gold ($35)
Amenities
Targets
Online Booking
Event / Venue Space
Pricing at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports
Range fees & day rates
Skeet & Trap (public): $0.59/target — Annual members $0.37/target; life members $0.34/target
Sporting Clays (public, no discount): $0.67/target — Annual members without discount $0.67; life members $0.65
Sporting Clays with discount package: $0.40/target — Annual members with discount package $0.40; life members $0.39
5-Stand: $0.67/target — Annual members $0.40/target; life members $0.39/target
Golf cart (public or annual members): $30 — Life members or Sporting Clays members pay $22
Memberships
Annual Skeet & Trap Membership (No Sporting Clays Package): $300 — Per year.
Member-only events
Discounted target prices
Discounted golf cart rentals
Discounts with preferred vendors
Applies to spouse and children under 21
Skeet & Trap PLUS Sporting Clays Discount Package: $590 — Per year.
Member-only events
Discounted target prices
Sporting clays discounted targets
Discounted cart fees
Discounts with preferred vendors
Applies to spouse and children under 21
Annual Sporting Clays ONLY Discount Package: $450 — Per year.
Discounted sporting clays and 5-stand targets
Discounted cart fees
Member-only events
Discounts with preferred vendors
Applies to spouse and children under 21
JCTS Lifetime Skeet & Trap Membership: $3,000 — One-time fee (not annual). Must hold an Annual Membership for at least one year before applying.
Lowest per-target prices
Voting rights in annual club elections
Member-only events
Discounted cart fees
Discounts with preferred vendors
Sporting Clays Discount Package Add-On to Life Membership: $295 — Per year add-on for life members.
Discounted sporting clays targets
Discounted cart fees
Training & classes
Private lessons with certified instructors: Contact instructor — NSSA/NSCA-certified instructors listed on the Instruction page; contact directly for rates.
FWC Hunter Safety course: See myFWC.com — Held monthly at the club.
Jax Clay Target Busters (SCTP youth): $25 — Annual dues per student, covered by JCTS; targets and shells subsidized by an NRA grant.
Packages & experiences
Private/corporate events: Contact for pricing — Business and non-profit groups, fundraisers, meetings, team building. Mon/Tue/Thu available; Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun with approval.
Wednesday Night Dinner: Varies — Ribeye or salmon with salad and sides; early bird pricing with advance registration.
Memberships and sporting clays packages cover spouses and children under 21. Prices per target are listed on the website in parentheses format.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Your own shotgun (18" barrel or longer, full butt stock, no detachable magazines) and shells with shot no larger than #7-1/2.
Ammo policy: No shot larger than #7-1/2. Do not mix gauges of ammunition.
Age policy: No minimum age published. Youth program is available for students; memberships cover children under 21.
Rental requirements: Youth shotguns are provided for Jax Clay Target Busters participants; no general rental program is listed.
Dress code: Not stated.
First-timer tips: Trap field 5 is a beginner teaching field. Instruction is available at the Five Stand Pavilion and from certified instructors. Keep guns open except on the station, load only on station, and report safety issues to staff or range officers.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm - 8:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 9am - 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Wednesday noon - 8:30pm, Friday noon - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 6pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Where is the club located?
12125 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Phone (904) 757-4584.
Is it open to the public?
Yes. Anyone is welcome to come and shoot; memberships are optional.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Public pricing is $0.59 per target for skeet and trap, $0.67 per target for sporting clays and 5-stand. A golf cart is $30.
What memberships are available?
Annual Skeet & Trap ($300/yr), Skeet & Trap plus Sporting Clays discount package ($590/yr), Sporting Clays only ($450/yr), and a Lifetime Skeet & Trap membership ($3,000 one time, after at least one year as an annual member). Life members can add the Sporting Clays discount package for $295/yr.
Who is covered by a membership?
Memberships and sporting clays packages apply to spouses and children under 21.
What ammunition and guns are allowed?
Shot no larger than #7-1/2. Shotguns must have 18" or longer barrels and a full butt stock; shotguns with detachable magazines are prohibited. Over-unders, semi-autos and pumps are allowed.
Yes. Trap field 5 is a beginner teaching field, and NSSA/NSCA-certified instructors offer lessons; contact them directly. Instruction is also offered at the Five Stand Pavilion.
Are there youth programs?
Yes. The Jax Clay Target Busters is a Scholastic Clay Target Program. JCTS covers the $25 annual dues, targets and shells are subsidized, and youth shotguns are provided.
Is there a women's program?
Yes. The Shooting Stars meet monthly for beginner and experienced women shooters. Contact Anita Prewitt at (904) 655-1880.
Can I rent a golf cart for sporting clays?
Yes. Carts are $30 for the public and annual members, and $22 for life members or sporting clays members. Courses can also be walked.
Can I host a private event?
Yes. Business and non-profit groups can host fundraisers, meetings and team-building events. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are available; other days need approval. Call well in advance.
Is food available?
Wednesday night dinners offer ribeye steak or salmon with salad and sides. Register in advance for early bird pricing.