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A Weekend to Remember: Caesar Guerini Finale Recap
If you were at Bald Mountain this past weekend, you already know—the Caesar Guerini Finale was one for the books. It wasn’t just the final stop of the 2025 Lieske Signature Series, it was the mic-drop moment that closed out the season with energy, record attendance, and a whole lot of smiles!
Record Numbers, Fresh Faces
314 shooters showed up to throw down on August 23–24, 2025. That’s the biggest turnout we’ve seen in Michigan since the 2017 U.S. FITASC Grand Prix—nearly a decade ago! Wha...
The Invictus Cup 2025: Clay Targets, Alien Invasions & A Shot at Glory
If sporting clays tournaments had a personality, the Invictus Cup would be the one shaking up the room—cool, confident, and a little unconventional. Held July 19–20 at Island Lake Shooting Range, the 2025 edition delivered on everything the Lieske Signature Series is fast becoming known for: big turnouts, fresh ideas, approachable competition, and a generous helping of fun.
Let’s get right to it: 245 shooters showed up, and more than 50 of them were first-timers who joined the NSCA on the spo...
Breaking Clays, Building Momentum: The 2025 Lieske Signature Series Opens Strong
A Vision Comes to Life
It wasn’t just another spring weekend at Island Lake Shooting Range—it was the beginning of something bold, something fresh. On April 26–27, 2025, Michigan Shooting Centers launched the first event of the Lieske Signature Series, presented by Caesar Guerini, and it was clear from the first shot that this wasn’t your average sporting clays tournament.
With a vision to reimagine competitive clay shooting, the series set out to strike a balance that few have achieved—invi...
What to Expect at an NSCA Tournament
🎯 First-Time Shooter’s Guide to an NSCA Sporting Clays Event
Thinking about shooting your first NSCA event? Here’s everything you need to know—from what to bring, to how the day flows, to tips that will make your experience smooth, safe, and fun.
📝 Before You Arrive: Registration & Packing List
Whenever possible, pre-register online through ScoreChaser. It saves time and secures your spot—but don’t worry if you haven’t. Most events welcome walk-ins.
Be sure to bring:
Eye &am...
Road Work Alert: Grand River Ave Construction Begins April 7
Attention shooters! The Livingston County Road Commission has announced that road work will take place on Grand River Avenue in Brighton from April 7 through June 21, 2025. This is the main road that provides access to Island Lake Shooting Range.
🛣️ Here's What You Need to Know:
Island Lake Shooting Range will remain OPEN during construction.
However, access to the range will only be available from the EAST.
The recommended route to get to the range is:
Take I-96 to Exit 153 (Kent ...
What is FITASC?
Pronounced FEE-task, FITASC is an acronym for the international version of American sporting clays. The sport is part of the Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse based in Paris, France, from which it takes its name.
FITASC typically occupies fewer trap machines and less acreage than sporting clays and is thus more common in Europe, where wide-open spaces are less plentiful.
FITASC is shot in sets of 25 targets, similar to 5-stand or skeet. A single layout or course is c...
Crushin’ The Rascally Rabbit Target
Bouncing bunnies have been known to zip across the terrain, hop, skip and jump. It is this unpredictability that makes the rabbit target a problematic one for many people. In this article, we’ll discuss some tips and tricks to executing the perfect shot on that rascally rabbit.
People tend to misread the rabbit, particularly those on the ground, because rabbits appears faster than their true speed. It is an optical illusion caused by their motion across a fluctuating background. In addition, du...
Strategies For Approaching The Teal Target
Whether you are new to sporting clays or at the top of your game, you’ve likely had the teal target eat your lunch. The springing teal can be petrifying, but why? At close distances, the teal is everyone’s favorite target. Its vertical trajectory displays the target’s full face or full belly.
It’s like a garbage can lid; how could you possibly miss? Add distance, speed and height to the mix and the teal quickly evolves from the target you can’t miss to the one that’s got your number. The ...