Top 10 Engineering-Approved Excuses for Missing That Clay | Funny Sporting Clay, 5-Stand, Skeet & Trap Shooting
Introducing the Top 10 Engineering-Approved Excuses for Missing That Clay — the ultimate field-tested list of technical justifications for every missed shot. Designed for shooters who think in data, speak in tolerances, and still can’t resist blaming the sensor lag.
From “variance in ballistic trajectories” to “peer-induced interference protocols,” this hilarious engineering breakdown celebrates the art of missing — scientifically.
Caution for wives:
If you buy this shirt for your husband, pay close attention to #8: “Not a miss but a budget-preserving subroutine.” That’s engineer-speak for:
Maintain budget compliance from automatic purchase clause — also known as the “Wife-Issued Firearm Upgrade Mandate.”
Translation: If he shoots a perfect round with a 12 gauge, he’s now “authorized” to buy a 20 gauge. Another perfect round with the 20 gauge? Permission granted for a .410. It’s all about keeping the game challenging… and the gun safe mysteriously fuller. (If you don't want to agree to this check out the Top 5 Engineering-Approved Excuses for Missing That Clay.)
A must-have for trap, skeet, and sporting clays shooters who love a good laugh, a good reload, and a good reason for a new shotgun.
This lightweight jersey tee carries a clever, slightly irreverent voice for makers, engineers, and anyone who fixes, tinkers, or builds. A small, cracked-helmet graphic sits on the chest like a quiet badge; the back lists tongue-in-cheek “engineering-approved excuses” framed by bold orange dots — a design that reads like an inside joke among workshop friends. The breathable Airlume combed cotton feels soft against the skin and layers cleanly under a jacket or over a workshirt. Wear it when you’re sketching plans, running late to the makerspace, or laughing with teammates after a project that didn’t go exactly to spec. It’s relaxed, neat, and made to keep its shape through the long hours you put into prototypes and experiments.
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton — lightweight (4.2 oz/yd²) and breathable
- Side seams and shoulder tape for improved shape retention and stability
- Ribbed knit collar with seam and tear-away label for comfort
- Durable, detailed sleeve and label prints using DTF or DTG methods depending on provider
- REACH certified; Bella+Canvas manufacturing with ethical certifications (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP)
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
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With side seams
Located along the sides, they help hold the garment's shape longer and give it structural support
Ribbed knit collar with seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Sleeve Printing Techniques
Most providers fulfill their sleeve prints using the Direct-to-Film (DTF) method, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. TextilDruck and Fulfill Engine use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their sleeves, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Neck Label Printing Techniques
Most providers print their labels using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, TextilDruck and Stoked on Printing use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their labels, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Age restrictions
For adults
Other compliance information
REACH Certified
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from Honduras
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Iron, steam or dry: medium heat; Do not dryclean.
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