About Trap Shooting
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What is Trapshooting?
Trapshooting is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting, where shooters aim at clay targets launched from a single "house" or machine, typically away from the shooter. It differs from skeet shooting, which uses two "houses" with intersecting paths.
Trapshooting Basics
Trapshooting Procedure
Trapshooting at Rostraver SCA
Trap Shooting Costs & Schedule
Special Events
Additional Information
Trapshooting is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting, where shooters aim at clay targets launched from a single "house" or machine, typically away from the shooter. It differs from skeet shooting, which uses two "houses" with intersecting paths.
- Firearms Used:
- Most commonly shot with a 12-gauge shotgun.
- Smaller gauges (e.g., 20 gauge) can be used, but no allowances are made for their use.
Trapshooting Basics
- Target Presentations:
- Single or double targets may be launched simultaneously.
- Shotgun Features:
- Adjustable stocks with options like "Monte Carlo" configurations.
- Longer barrels (30-34 inches) with tighter chokes for longer-distance shooting.
- Interchangeable choke tubes are common.
- Accessories:
- Vests or pouches to hold 25-50 shells.
- Eye and ear protection (required at most ranges, including Rostraver SCA).
Trapshooting Procedure
- Starting the Squad:
- The leader checks readiness by asking, “Squad ready?” and “Scorer ready?”
- One free target is shown, with the leader traditionally saying, “Let’s see one.”
- Shooting Process:
- Each shooter fires five rounds from each position.
- Scorer calls missed targets (e.g., "lost").
- Squad rotates to the next position after every five rounds.
- Target Calls:
- Standard call is “pull,” but variations are allowed to help focus.
Trapshooting at Rostraver SCA
- Facilities:
- Voice-activated releases for targets.
- Year-round operations with a heated clubhouse for winter and air conditioning for summer.
- Free coffee and monthly free food!
- New Shooters:
- New shooters and their families are always welcome.
- Trapshooting events are open to the public.
Trap Shooting Costs & Schedule
- Cost: $6 per round (25 shots per round).
- Schedule:
- Thursday & Saturday: 10 AM - Last Shooter.
- Tuesday Night: 5 PM - Last Shooter.
Special Events
- Ladies Only Trap Shoot:
- All ladies are welcome for these special sessions.
- Bring your shotgun, shells, eye/ear protection, and friends!
- When: Saturdays starting at 11 AM.
- Cost: $6 per round.
- Check the events calendar for practice dates.
Additional Information
- Trap League: Click Here to Learn More
- Range Policies: Visit our Range Policies Page for updated rules before using the trap range.
- Questions or Assistance: Contact the Trap Chairman for more information or to get involved.
- Additional information about trap and about the Amateur Trapshooting Association sanctioned events can be found on their website.
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