LL Bean's Five-Stand

I have heard of LL Bean's 5-Stand but never took the time to visit until this past Sunday. Located on Fogg Farm in Freeport, Maine is a spacious area where instructions are given for a multitude of outdoor sports. I was surprised to find not only 5-Stand, but a course to teach Sporting Clays to beginners if anyone has a need or desire. They also teach Fly Fishing techniques (including Spey Casting) and Kayaking. Though I can find no mention of it on their website, we did see an instructor in the Archery Field.

LL Beans' 5-Stand is presented as "an opportunity to hone your shooting skills. I found the targets to be very "user-shooter-friendly."

The folks at Beans want Shooters to be able to hit targets! I found the people nice; it was a friendly environment, and the targets were well-thought-out.

It is a good 'tune-up' for hunting! I had a good time, and I am looking forward to visiting next season.

Their 5-Stand Public Shoots are held in Spring, Summer, and until the end of September.

Fees are $7 per round if using your own equipment and ammo; and $20 per round if using their guns and ammo. A round is 25 targets.

They also offer a half-day Shotgun Sports Essential with an introduction to safety and shooting seven times a year. You are introduced to various types of shotguns and their functions. You are also introduced to the games of 5-Stand and Flurry. This course is offered for men and women in separate classes for a fee of $95.

There is also a One-Day Introductory Course to Wingshooting seven times a year for $245. Click on the link for more details:
http://www.llbean.com/outdoorsOnline/odp/courses/shooting/wingshooting-essentials-maine.html

For more information on the Half-Day Shotgun Sports Essential course, click on the link:
http://www.llbean.com/outdoorsOnline/odp/courses/shooting/essentials-halfday-maine.html
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