Just found out why they are called "Clay Pigeons"!
Uncle Gizmo Nifty Access Guy Staff member Local time Today, 03:09 Joined Jul 9, 2003 Messages 16,282 Jan 5, 2021 #1 Just found out why they are called "Clay Pigeons"!
kevlray Registered User. Local time Yesterday, 19:09 Joined Apr 5, 2010 Messages 1,046 Jan 6, 2021 #2 ?!? Because the masses objected to killing large quantities of real pigeons for target practice?
Minty AWF VIP Local time Today, 03:09 Joined Jul 26, 2013 Messages 10,371 Jan 6, 2021 #3 I haven't Googled but I always assumed it was because they were made from clay? This has to be the randomest thread of the year so far
I haven't Googled but I always assumed it was because they were made from clay? This has to be the randomest thread of the year so far
The_Doc_Man Immoderate Moderator Staff member Local time Yesterday, 21:09 Joined Feb 28, 2001 Messages 27,185 Jan 6, 2021 #4 Probably because real pigeons won't cooperate for target practice by flying in a straight line.
jdraw Super Moderator Staff member Local time Yesterday, 22:09 Joined Jan 23, 2006 Messages 15,379 Jan 6, 2021 #5 @Minty I haven't Googled but I always assumed it was because they were made from clay? Click to expand... What does that mean for stool pigeons??
@Minty I haven't Googled but I always assumed it was because they were made from clay? Click to expand... What does that mean for stool pigeons??
Minty AWF VIP Local time Today, 03:09 Joined Jul 26, 2013 Messages 10,371 Jan 6, 2021 #6 jdraw said: @Minty What does that mean for stool pigeons?? Click to expand... Good Point - Well made
kevlray Registered User. Local time Yesterday, 19:09 Joined Apr 5, 2010 Messages 1,046 Jan 7, 2021 #7 jdraw said: @Minty What does that mean for stool pigeons?? Click to expand... Maybe they have to hope who ever is shooting at them is a bad shooter.
jdraw said: @Minty What does that mean for stool pigeons?? Click to expand... Maybe they have to hope who ever is shooting at them is a bad shooter.