The Kingsburg Gun Club, located in Kingsburg, California, has long been a cornerstone of trapshooting in the state. Since its early years, the club has hosted major events, most notably the California State Trapshooting Championships.
Kingsburg first welcomed the State Shoot in the early 1960s and became its permanent home beginning in the 1970s. Except for a rare year when it was held elsewhere, the State Shoot has been held at Kingsburg every summer for more than five decades. This consistency has helped the club build a reputation as one of the premier trapshooting venues in the western United States.
Through the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, the State Shoot at Kingsburg grew into a major sporting and community event, often drawing well over a thousand participants. The week-long shoot became as much a social gathering as a competition, with food, music, and opportunities for fellowship adding to the tradition.
The club has continued to expand and modernize its facilities over the years to meet the demands of the State Shoot. Today, Kingsburg offers numerous trap fields, a clubhouse, and amenities that make it a welcoming site for competitors and families alike. It is also home to the California Trapshooting Hall of Fame, underscoring its central role in the sport’s history in the state.
In recent years, Kingsburg has also become a hub for youth shooting sports. Hosting events like the California State High School Clay Target League State Tournament, the club has embraced its role in developing the next generation of shooters while maintaining its traditions.
From its early beginnings to its long-standing role as the home of the California State Shoot, the Kingsburg Gun Club represents both the competitive spirit of trapshooting and the strong sense of community that surrounds the sport.