Stock Steady is a patent pending, ATA approved device developed by clay target shooters, Dale & Joanna Crouch, for clay target shooters in 2024. Early on in our shooting experience, we recognized the importance of consistent gun mount and that a very slight change in shoulder placement - to the left, right, up or down - equates to a much larger change by the time the shot reaches the clay. More than you might think it does!
Stock Steady to the rescue! Once mounted on a shooting vest, sturdy jacket or padded shirt, Stock Steady becomes a permanent placeholder that the butt of your shotgun fits into perfectly. As a matter of fact, Stock Steady is strong enough to hold your gun up! Not that you would ever need to use it for that reason, but it is. Take a look:
Stock Steady is made of a pliable, yet hardened rubber that will not tear or break easily. It's soft enough that it is not affected by shotgun recoil. It's held on with 4 heavy duty tacks with rubber tips, all included with your purchase. See "installation instructions" below for more information on how Stock Steady is installed. Don't worry, you can still insert a pad into your vest while using Stock Steady.
Stock Steady is for MEN, women and youth shooters! Perhaps because the company name is Her Side Co, we've heard a couple of folks say it's a new product just for women, and that is absolutely not the case. In fact, more men than women are using it today. We have sold Stock Steady to shooters in over 35 states within the USA, in Canada, and recently New Zealand!
There are many benefits of using Stock Steady, here are just some of them:
CONSISTENCY - As you know, this is key! A 1/4" up, down, or side to side is a much greater distance once that shot gets out to the target! With Stock Steady, you no longer need to think "is my gun in the pocket?" You can concentrate on other things, like keeping your face against the gun!
THOUGHT PROCESS - Ever been out on the line and went to mount your gun and it just doesn't feel right? We have! Guess what happens next? "PULL." Then what? "LOSS"... Stock Steady eliminates gun mount from the ever-present train of thoughts that try to invade your mind while you're trying to simply concentrate on one thing... the target! With Stock Steady, you KNOW the gun is in the right spot. After you get used to mounting with it on your vest, mount is never a question, not even in your mind.
TRAINING AID - Great for new and inexperienced shooters! Helps new shooters understand where the shotgun should be placed. Creates a "habit" of placing the shotgun in the correct "pocket" on their shoulder, every time. Coaches and trainers - contact us for bulk order savings!
CLOTHING VARIANCES - Ever shoot in the wintertime? Not fun. Layers of clothing make it very difficult to feel where that gun needs to be on your shoulder. Stock Steady takes the guesswork away!
SLIPPERY VESTS/JACKETS - Rain, sweat, slippery material causing you to lose your mount? Gun sliding down a bit after those first few shots? Not a problem anymore with Stock Steady!
ARM STRENGTH - Ever start drooping that gun once your arm starts to get a bit tired? Stock Steady can help! While it can, but shouldn't, be used to hold the gun up for you, you can rest assured it's strong enough to withstand the weight necessary to keep the gun in position. We've even had success with shooters just coming back to the game after major surgery to their shoulders/arm and they've told us Stock Steady really helped them get their strength and ability to mount back.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PRODUCT!
US Provisional Patent
Appl. ID 19/067,817
Available in:
BLACK (Standard), RED, WHITE, & BLUE, TEAL, PINK, & PURPLE!
see it in action
Elevate Your Game
In this video, Dale shoots doubles targets using Stock Steady. He looks at the device when he mounts his gun, but I don't. It's a preference. Once you get used to using it, you don't need to look, you can feel when it's in the pocket correctly.
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XCel Shooting Sports has partnered with us! You can purchase Stock Steady directly from their website or their store in Kalispell, Montana! If you're on the West Coast, please contact XCel for Stock Steady and their many other shotgun and shooting sports accessory offerings:
XCel carries Stock Steady in all colors! Owners Troy & Tracy Kienitz are true believers in the importance of shotgun mount. Experts in their field, these too will gladly show you the product and help with installation if desired. Please contact them at 406-209-8922 if you'd like to make an appointment.
YOU CAN TRY STOCK STEADY BEFORE YOU BUY
Crouch Automotive is Dale & Joanna's automotive repair shop business. Stock Steady is available for you to try at our North East, MD location. Please contact us first for an appointment if you're close and would like to stop in for a fitting or just to see the product. We can help with correct placement if desired.
You JUST missed us in Florida! Stock Steady was on-site at The Silver Dollar Gun Club in Odessa, Florida from March 8 - 22, 2026. Stay tuned for our next event! We are always available to meet in Delaware at Wilmington Trapshooting Association. If you'd like to schedule a meet up, please email us at: HerSideCo2024@gmail.com.
It looks like we'll be in Elysburg, Pennsylvania on 5/31/26 with the USA Clay Target League. Will post as soon as we have the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I don't like to wear a vest or it's too hot to wear one... Can I attach Stock Steady to a T-shirt?
A. Technically, yes you can. However, it will not give you the desired result because a T-shirt easily moves! Stock Steady needs to be mounted on clothing that won't move around. We feel it's really all about what you're looking for. If you want to shoot well and not have to worry about consistent gun mount, it's worth wearing a vest or at least a structured/padded shirt. Update 1/2026 - We are currently working on developing a shoulder mounted harness that Stock Steady can be mounted to so that a vest is not necessary. Coming soon!
Q. I have 2 or 3 shooting vests, can I remove Stock Steady and move it to another vest?
A. Yes, you can. It's fairly easy to move. However, most people find it much easier to buy a 2nd or 3rd device so that it can be left in place all of the time. We've had several new Stock Steady shooters purchase one device and come back to us later that same day asking for a 2nd or 3rd for another jacket or vest!
Q. Can I buy Stock Steady at an event and shoot the event with it on that same day?
A. Yes, you can, but it's not recommended. Stock Steady takes 25 - 100 shots to get used to. Even more to feel totally confident with it on. Everyone is different, but it is an adjustment. Think of it like when you move your rib or change your pad. You don't just make a change and go right out and shoot an important event. You practice with it first and that's what you should do with Stock Steady, too.
Q. Can you please post an instructional video?
A. YES! We are working on it! We hope to post a video soon that walks you through the mounting of Stock Steady :) You can always contact us or one of our above partners for assistance. An instruction sheet comes in the package as well as parts to mount Stock Steady.
Pierce, K. - IL
We met Kurt at the Southern Grand. After showing him the product, he gave it a try. He later purchased Stock Steady for his entire AIM Team.
"After using it, I really think Stock Steady will help my youth shooters acquire proper mount and maintain it."
Gonzales, M. - MD
Mike purchased 2 devices in March 2025. When we saw him at the MD State Shoot in June, he said:
"I love Stock Steady! It has really improved my scores. I'm never going back to not using it!"
Biggs, L. - NJ
We met Liz at the 2025 NJ State Shoot. She had recently had major surgery and was just getting back to trap shooting. After she shot a few rounds with the device, she purchased a 2nd device and told us:
"After torn rotator cuff surgery, I couldn't hold my shotgun up consistently. Stock Steady helps support my gun and I always know it's in the right spot. My scores are way up!"
