A 12-station course built on natural Mississippi terrain — each station a fresh challenge, each round a new story. Authentic. Demanding. Worth every shot.
Sporting clays at Magnolia Sporting Clays is a 12-station outdoor shooting course on the historic Capitol Gun Club grounds in Jackson, MS. Each station presents clay targets from different angles and speeds, simulating real hunting scenarios — birds flushing, rabbits running, crossing targets. You walk the course, shoot each station, and track your score across the round. It's the closest you get to the field without a season and a license.
A full round covers all 12 stations and takes approximately 1.5–2 hours. Ammunition not included. Shooters of every level — complete beginners through registered NSCA competitors — find the course appropriately challenging.
Every station presents a distinct target type and trajectory — no two are the same. Expect high birds, springing teal, quartering rabbits, and incoming chandelles across the course.
The course uses Mississippi's natural topography — trees, ridgelines, and open flats — to create shooting conditions that put you one environment away from the real thing.
Stations are organized to build challenge gradually — you won't hit the toughest angles until you've found your rhythm. Competitive shooters can request full difficulty for every stand.
Pre-season field practice that actually translates. Every station angle you shoot here maps to a scenario you'll face in the field. Show up to opening day ready.
From club competitions to NSCA registered events, Magnolia's course sharpens the reads and timing that separate scores. Bring your A-game — the course will test it.
Never shot a clay? The course runs at whatever pace you need. Pair your first round with a training session and you'll break targets before you reach station six.
Contact Magnolia to reserve your spot on the course. Group and individual bookings available.
Check in at the clubhouse, get your scorecard, and load up with ammunition for your round.
Walk the 12-station course at your pace. Call for the target, read the line, and shoot.
Record hits at each station. Compare against your previous rounds or shoot against friends.
Practice your shooting skills on our professionally designed 5-stand range with multiple target angles and speeds. Perfect for competitive shooters and beginners looking to improve their clay shooting accuracy.
Train and practice at our expansive outdoor shooting range featuring safe, well-maintained facilities in Jackson's natural setting. Ideal for recreational shooters and serious competitors seeking quality range time.
Join our exclusive shooting sports membership club for unlimited range access, member events, and priority booking. Enjoy community fellowship with fellow shooting enthusiasts in the Jackson area.
Magnolia Sporting Clays features a 12-station course on the Capitol Gun Club grounds in Jackson, MS. Each station presents a unique target type and flight path. A complete round covers all 12 stations and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on group size and pace.
The 12-gauge is the most popular choice — it gives you the widest pattern and the most shell variety. The 20-gauge is a great option for lighter recoil without sacrificing much effectiveness at sporting clays distances. Over-unders are the dominant platform, though semi-automatics are equally legal and common. Contact Magnolia for guidance if you're shooting for the first time.
Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours for a full 12-station round, depending on your group size and pace. Smaller groups move faster. If you're new to the course, budget closer to 2 hours so you have time to read each station without feeling rushed.
Absolutely. First-timers are welcome on the sporting clays course. If you've never shot before, consider booking a clay target training session first — even a 30-minute lesson will dramatically improve your first-round experience. Magnolia's instructors work with all skill levels, and the course format naturally rewards improvement over time.
12 stations on historic Capitol Gun Club grounds in Jackson, MS. Walk it once and you'll understand why Mississippi's shooting community keeps coming back.