Vanzant Clay Pigeon Farm (18)

A beautiful facility in the southern Missouri Ozarks. A little off the beaten path but the directions on their website will bring you to their door. Once you come, you will return. The owner, Bob Kuczynski, has a passion for teaching beginner shotgun shooters how to shoot skeet and trap. He holds two 'Shoot n Hoot' events a year, in April and October, with the intent of making better shooters out of those beginners. I attended the one last weekend and plan to attend evey one I can in the future, they are great fun. You should, too! Check his club's website for details.

This is a great range in a beautiful rural setting.  Two trap and skeet ranges with concrete walkways and benches for resting, very well maintined by an onsite resident.  The clubhouse is comfortable, nice rustic interior complete with fridge and microwave and small store for shooting essentials.  The owner and staff are friendly, extremely helpful, and all around good people.  Have been there for two major competitions with folks gathering in from all over.  Sharing food, good company, and friendly shooting.  The owner makes it a learning experience, providing his instructor expertise and guidance with each individual during each competition; and professional expertise he has  - as a retired Navy shotgun and pistol team memer.  I highly recommend this range, and really encourage participation in the major "shoots and hoots" in October and April every year.