The
Colorado State University (CSU) Shotgun Sports Team is a competitive shotgun
shooting team for both men and women. The season begins in early
fall with competitions throughout the year against colleges across
the Midwest. This club provides students with an opportunity to engage in
various shotgun shooting events while also teaching proper firearm
handling. In April, the team participates in the ACUI National Competition,
usually held in San Antonio, Texas. CSU consistently ranks in the top 10
nationally in different areas of competition.
As a sport club, the team receives a
limited annual budget from student fee allocations, and generates most of their
operating budget from dues and fundraising activities. Over the course of a
competition weekend, 400-800 targets are shot. To prepare for these events,
member practice in their free time, mostly on the weekends. Collegiate shooting
represents a small community of students that gather together to share a
common interest.