Trap Shooting
Trap shooting is a specific form of clay target shooting (shotgun shooting at clay targets). There are many versions but American Trap is the most popular type. The sport is in some ways a replacement for an old game where the targets were live pigeons.
Trap shooting is a game of movement, action ,and split-second timing. It requires the accuracy and skill to repeatedly aim, fire, and break the 4 ¼ inch disc which are hurled through the air, simulating the flight path of a bird fleeing a hunter. American Trap is broken down into three categories: 16 yd singles, 16 yd doubles and handicap (shot between 18-27 yards). In singles, each shooter takes 1 shot at each of the 5 targets in each of the 5 positions in sequence, while standing 16 yards back from the trap house. The trap rotates back and forth so it is impossible to know which way the target is going to come out. There is no second shot on any in American Trap singles or handicap.
The shooter is required to shoot at a target after he calls “pull.” It does not matter in scoring is the shooter hits only a small piece of the target or whether the shooter shatters the target. The target is considered “dead” or “lost” bird. If the target is hit it is “dead.” It is the shooters’ responsibility to check his own score.
When shooting American Trap, each person will shoot 25 targets. American Trap is generally shot with a 12 gauge single or double barrel shotgun. Semi-autos are also popular due to the low recoil and versatility. Most shooters wear a vest or belt that will hold 25 cartridges with a second pocket for the spent shells. American Trap is shot with lead target ammo, with a shot size between 7 ½ and 9 (2.0-2.4mm).
Spring Trap:
Wednesday nights starting in April and runs through the end of May. Check calendar of events for actual dates and times.
Members: $6/round
Non-members: $7/round
Fall Trap:
Wednesday nights starting in September and runs through November. Check calendar of events for actual dates and times.
Members: $6/round
Non-members: $7/round
Please refer to club calendar for specific dates.