[1] Other groups which hold meat shoots include rod and gun clubs, churches, American Legions, and VFW chapters.
[2][7][8][9][10] Meat shoots are most popular in the rural United States, particularly the South, Midwest, and East Coast.
[3][5] A single individual may buy multiple tickets to give themselves a greater chance of winning a prize.
Since these games are normally played with shotguns or pellet guns, there is an element of randomness in the way the shot hits the target.
This randomness increases excitement and levels the playing field, making meat shoots more fun for families and unskilled marksmen.