Taking a Shot

Classic gentleman's sporting traditions like hunting are Orvis's raison d'être -- it is engrained in the company's DNA. For the gun-toting outdoorsman, sporting clays makes a worthwhile target. Similar to its fishing school, the Orvis shooting school (America's oldest) in Millbrook, New York offers a 30-stand course where clays dart and dive like spooked quail and rabbit. Enthusiasts dub the activity "golfing with guns" since each station requires focus and skill. But remember to wear a pair of shooting glasses to reduce glare, sharpen vision and protect your eyes from flying debris.