activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Operate at Multiple Clay Target Centers Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentOperates and hosts events at various clay target centers, including the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (15 fields), Phantom Skeet Club (2 fields), White Mountain Trap and Skeet, Tucson Trap and Skeet (15 fields), Fort Huachuca Sportsman's Center (4 fields), and Sierra Vista Shooting Range (9 fields).
- Organize and Host Skeet Shooting CompetitionsOrganizes and hosts numerous skeet shooting competitions, including the annual Copper State Open (recognized as a top event by the NSSA), the Arizona State Skeet Championships, and club championships. These events attract participants nationally and internationally, with some events featuring up to 400 targets.
- Sponsor Youth Skeet Shooting Programs and Participation Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentSponsors NSSA Youth Skeet camps at least twice a year, enrolling 15-20 students with a 3:1 instructor to student ratio. The organization also provides entry fee assistance to youth participants at State Championships and sponsors Arizona Youth Skeet Shooters to attend national and junior world championships.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Fostering good sportsmanship and safe firearm handling character_development_through_sportThe organization aims to instill values of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team play, fair play, and self-reliance through participation in clay target sports, while also increasing knowledge of safe firearm handling and care among its members.
- Promoting and developing clay target sports through organized events and instruction sport_promotion_and_developmentThe organization promotes and develops clay target sports, particularly skeet shooting, by organizing seasonal events, NSSA registered competitions, and providing personalized instruction through certified instructors. This approach aims to engage participants, improve skills, and foster growth in the sport.
- Youth engagement and development through structured programs and guidance youth_development_through_sportThe organization engages and develops youth in clay target sports by guiding them to various opportunities, including local clubs, youth camps, and instructional classes. This is supported by volunteer-driven, low-cost programs and fundraising efforts specifically for youth development in the sport.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona State Skeet Championships
Open competition at Tucson Trap & Skeet Club offering cash awards and state titles for Arizona residents
Copper State Open
Annual skeet shooting competition held at Ben Avery Clay Target Center, serving as the organization's primary fundraising event and season opener
Instructor Certification Program
Supports training and certification of NSSA instructors to improve instruction quality and grow the base of qualified skeet shooting coaches
NSSA Youth Skeet Camps
Two-day instructional camps for youth shooters held at least twice a year with a 3:1 instructor-to-student ratio and volunteer staff
Youth Sponsorship Program
Provides entry fee assistance and sponsorship for Arizona youth attending SCTP Nationals and Junior World Skeet Championships
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Ben Avery Clay Target Center Partner — Host venue for Clay Busters of Arizona's shooting events.
- Ben Avery Clay Target Center Partner — Will host the 2026 Clay Busters of Arizona Club Championships at their facility.
- Ben Avery Clay Target Center (AZGFD) Partner — Operates at this location.
- Ben Avery Clay Target Facility Partner — Hosts the Copper State Open annually at their facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Clark County Nevada Shooting Complex Partner — Will host the 2026 Comstock Open at their facility.
- Clark County Rifle-Pistol Center & RV Pa Partner — Hosts the Comstock Open event in which Clay Busters of AZ participates.
- Fort Huachuca Sportsman's Center Partner — Operates at this location.
- NSSA Partner — Works with NSSA Certified Instructors and guides participants to NSSA Youth Camps.
- Phantom Skeet Club Partner — Operates at this location.
- Sierra Vista Shooting Range Partner — Operates at this location.
- Tucson Trap & Skeet Club Partner — Will host the 2026 Arizona State Skeet Championships at their facility.
- Tucson Trap and Skeet Partner — Operates at this location.
- Vegas Skeet Association Partner — The 2026 Comstock Open, hosted by Clay Busters of Arizona, is described as the signature event for the Vegas Skeet Association.
- White Mountain Trap and Skeet Partner — Operates at this location.