What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 16 years old to join the Shotgun Experience.

How many targets and shells are included?

Each participant receives up to 100 clay targets and up to 100 shotgun shells as part of the one-hour session.

Can I bring my own shotgun?

Yes—rentals are available, but bringing your own shotgun is allowed; notify the operator in advance and bring any required licences.

Are same-day bookings accepted?

No. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours prior to your desired date and time.

Is instruction provided?

On-site instructors provide safety briefings, coaching on stance and mount, and guidance through the five-stand and Sporting Clays course.

Wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing for variable weather, and sun protection. Eye and ear protection are provided, but you may bring your own.

Florence Shotgun Experience: 5-Stand & Sporting Clays with Gear Included

On the edge of the Texas Hill Country outside Florence, the Shotgun Experience offers a fast, focused introduction to clay shooting that suits casual groups and experienced shooters alike. Staccato-hosted and set amid low limestone ridges and stands of live oak, the range runs a five-stand layout plus a full Sporting Clays course that mimics the broken-flight angles of upland birds. Each one-hour session includes up to 100 targets, shotgun rental, up to 100 shells, eye and ear protection, a golf cart to move between stands, and a cooler stocked with drinks and ice — an all-inclusive package that keeps the day moving.

The scene is hands-on: instructors walk novices through stance, mount, lead, and safe handling while experienced shooters adjust patterns and pick more challenging target presentations. Five-stand condenses a variety of shots into a small circuit; the Sporting Clays layout opens longer drives and quartering targets that reward reading airborne paths and mastering swing tempo. Groups are limited — the listing caps at eight participants — which means personal coaching and fewer waits between shots.

Florence sits north of Austin in central Texas; the surrounding countryside blends shortgrass savanna, limestone outcroppings, and hedgerows that frame each station. That rural backdrop gives the clay lines a believable feel without the commitment of a full hunt. Bring layered clothing for variable spring and fall winds, and sunscreen for bright Texas afternoons. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance; same-day reservations aren’t accepted, and participants must be 16 or older.

Why book this over a standard range visit? The Shotgun Experience packages rhythm and variety — the five-stand and Sporting Clays together provide technical progression within a single session. The inclusion of gear, shells, and a golf cart makes it easy for groups to arrive with minimal planning. For visiting shooters based in nearby Marble Falls or Austin, it’s an efficient half-day diversion that still teaches skills transferable to upland hunting and competitive clay shooting.

Safety and stewardship are part of the appeal: on-site instructors enforce range commands and teach lead recovery and shell management. The experience is ideal for bachelor parties, corporate groups, and outdoorsy travelers looking to test hand-eye coordination in an active outdoor setting. Whether you’re threading the first bird or shaving milliseconds off your mount, this Florence clay-shooting experience delivers crisp coaching, varied targets, and a distinctly Central Texas setting.

Plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to complete safety briefings, bring a government ID and your own shooting license if you have one, and wear closed-toe shoes and hearing protection if you prefer your own. Rentals are provided, but bringing a favorite shotgun or recoil pad improves comfort. Tipping instructors is customary for service.

About Staccato 2011

Staccato 2011 is a Florence, Texas-based experience provider that operates at Staccato Ranch, offering hands-on shooting and factory-tour events. The business presents two signature experiences: the 368 HQ Experience and the 368 HAVOC Experience.

The 368 HQ Experience invites participants to dive into the Old West with the Lone Star Hideout Course, tour the precision handgun factory, and test skills at an onsite indoor range. The 368 HAVOC Experience focuses on tactical challenges, combining the Lone Star Hideout and the high-stakes Choke Point Station to push shooters through obstacle navigation, threat clearing, and rapid decision-making. Staccato 2011 structures each event to blend historical course design elements with modern firearms testing and factory insight. Events are staged at the ranch in Florence, Texas, providing a consistent location for both courses. The combination of a factory tour, controlled range time, and course-based scenarios gives participants exposure to manufacturing context, practical shooting drills, and scenario-driven problem solving.

All published descriptions emphasize hands-on participation, safety in a controlled environment, and the opportunity to experience both craftsmanship and tactical shooting. Staccato 2011’s offerings are presented as clear, bookable experiences for individuals seeking immersive handgun-focused activities in central Texas. Prospective participants can expect the core components summarized in published trip information: the Lone Star Hideout Course, the Choke Point Station, an indoor range session, and a precision handgun factory tour. Booking information and availability are provided through published listings, and participants should review trip details, safety requirements, and scheduling before reserving a spot online in advance.