Editing Sporting clays (section)

==Equipment and safety==
Because the sport is popular with a wide variety of shotgun enthusiasts, the shotguns used do not fit an exact standard; however, every shotgun used for sporting clays must be capable of shooting two cartridges of 12 gauge or smaller.<ref name="NSCA">[http://www.mynsca.com/downloads/2010%20Rule%20book.pdf] “National Sporting Clays Association Rule Book,” National Sporting Clays Association, San Antonio, Texas. Retrieved on 2010-7-31.</ref> The most popular shotgun configurations are [[Clay pigeon shooting#Guns|over-and-under, semiautomatic, and pump-action]], using traditional cartridge shot sizes of 9, 8, or 7.5.<ref>. Semiautomatic and Pump-Action shotguns are very difficult to obtain in many countries due to specific licensing requirements, or are limited to primary producer ownership.
[http://www.fieldandclays.com/about.htm] "Sporting Clays, Equipment,” ''Field and Clays Magazine''--Online Edition. Retrieved on 2010-7-31.</ref>

Safety is an important part of sporting clays.  Proper ear and eye protection are mandatory, and firearms safety procedures, as listed in the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Rule Book, must be followed at all times while on a course.