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Shady Cove Shooting School was founded by Jon Parrish, a National Sporting Clays Association Certified Level III instructor, and a Master Class competitor. In a safe and stress-free manner, Jon provides a particularly gratifying and entertaining experience for shooters of all skill levels.

828-337-4953    -  jpar1@yahoo.com

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Todd Hitch

Todd is a world class competitor with multiple national and regional titles and top notch instructor. Todd has coached many of the best shooters around. He is able to communicate and execute. Todd will deliver on topics such as stance, gun mount, reading targets and more.

Contact Todd at:

865-307-2769   -   Lessons@ToddHitch.com

Chris Keller

Chris is a nationally recognized Master Class sporting clays competitor and experienced shooting instructor. His recent accomplishments include a 2025 ACUI Collegiate Sporting Clay National Champion, back-to-back Tennessee State FITASC titles, and a 5th-place finish at the 2024 World Sporting Championship.

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Chris enjoys working with shooters of all skill levels, from beginners learning the fundamentals to experienced competitors looking to sharpen their skills. His coaching approach focuses on building confidence, refining technique, and helping each shooter reach their full potential. Above all, Chris strives to make every lesson productive, enjoyable, and tailored to the individual.

Contact Information:    865-243-4892      chrisjohnkeller@icloud.com

INSTRUCTION AT IRON MOUNTAIN

While our staff can help you with safety, equipment, basic instruction, learning the sport and how to start breaking clays and having fun, we are not certified instructors. 

 

At Iron Mountain, we firmly believe that expert instruction is invaluable and recommend using a certified instructor. If you would like top-level certified assistance please contact the instructor directly. He will make all the arrangements for your visit to Iron Mountain Clays.

CONTACT IRON MOUNTAIN

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Iron Mountain Sporting Clays

410 Hardin Rd, Kodak, TN 37764

IronMtnSportingClays@gmail.com

Telephone: 865.935.9384

-We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Phone messages and emails will be received on the next business day.

* RESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR 9 OR MORE SHOOTERS. 

Special Note: Reservations will not be taken during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays (11-25-26 thru 11-29-26 and 12-23-26 thru 1-3-27/All groups of 7 or more will be on one bill). 

-  Reservations are not taken for groups of 8 or less.  Groups of 9 or more, please call or email to reserve your spot. 

-   If you have a reservation for 9 or more and not all of your shooters show, there will be an additional charge for the reservation.  

-  One payment for the group reservation. No exceptions. 

-  Reservations must be confirmed by Iron Mountain staff.

-  Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

* SPECIFICATIONS  FOR ALL GUNS USED AT THIS FACILITY: 

-  The gun barrel must be 24" or longer.

-  The gun cannot have a pistol grip.

-  The gun cannot be box magazine fed. 

* YOUTH AGE LIMITS:

-  Children under 4 years of age are NOT permitted on the courses. 

-  All Youth 4 and older must be able to wear their eye and ear protection at all times, must stay on the asphalt and never touch the traps. 

-  Youth must be able to mount their gun on their own in order to shoot.  

-  A Driver License is required to drive our carts. 

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

-  On busy days Golf Carts will not be available for spectators.

-  Groups of more than 20 are exempt from member pricing.

-  Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

-  There will be an additional charge for cleaning Rental Guns if there is a rain event.  

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