54?? That might be considered a bit much.
I used to see a lot of them on the trap line, and I always did my best not to be near one. Back then, most people just let the shells fly, which you have to do in doubles. It is an aggravation for sure that is not needed in competition. They should have their own squads. Skeet is OK.
A lot of guys carried coffee cans with parts in them. Back in the day when Remington had a real presence in the clay target world the Remington guys were at big shoots and local shoots with a tent and in the name of good will they would rebuild an 1100 on the spot for you, for free. You could also bring it to the Remington Lordship club and get free on the spot service.
What a shame, the guys are gone now, Remington is all but gone, and so is the Lordship club.