The Shotgun Whisperer

There's a particular kind of despair that comes with a missed target. “PULL”, the bird emerges, the shotgun moves, and the clay sails on completely untouched as confidence quietly drops and the question comes: “How did I miss that?” That feeling doesn't discriminate by skill level. Shooters travel from across Florida and around the country to seek out Don’s expertise in shotgun instruction, precision gunfitting, and selecting and fitting custom shotguns built for the individual shooter. Don Currie's Academy of Wing & Clay Shooting has built its reputation on proving that the real fix is almost never where a shooter thinks it is.

The diagnosis starts with the shooter and the shotgun, not the ego. Don Currie built the academy around private, one-on-one, and small group instruction and precise gunfitting, the two pillars behind a promise that's blunt on purpose: "We can fix any shotgun shooter." Lessons run alongside gunfitting and custom shotgun sales for shooters ready to upgrade, course design work for clubs building out their own layouts, and a growing library of instructional books and videos for anyone who can't make it to the grounds in person. Because good form only goes so far without the right gear, the academy also fits clients with custom hearing protection and eyewear, unglamorous equipment that quietly saves both scores and eardrums.

That combination of patience and precision has earned recognition well beyond the shooting grounds. This year, the academy took home their 2026 Best of Florida Award, official acknowledgment of instruction that treats every missed clay as data instead of a personal failing. For shooters who've spent seasons blaming their eyes, their nerves, or their equipment, it might be worth aiming somewhere else first: the fundamentals.

Contact Information

Company Name: Don Currie's Academy of Wing & Clay Shooting

Phone: 407-697-6236

Email: coach@doncurrie.com

Website: doncurrie.com