Adult Trap Shooting

Shotguns, clay pigeons for trap shooting.

Trap Shooting 2026

Weather permitting, Open Trap season will get underway in 2026. The official start date and schedule are currently being finalized and will be announced soon.

As in years past, we plan to offer Open Trap to members and the public on Sundays (beginning at noon) and Thursdays – including mornings (after Wheezers & Geezers), during Thursday Breakfast (starting at 9:00 AM), and evenings (beginning at 5:00 PM).

Stay tuned for the confirmed 2026 schedule.

Fees

  • $5.00 per round for members
  • $6.00 per round for non-members

Newcomers are welcome! Our NRA instructors are available to help new shooters learn and feel comfortable on the line.

What is Trap Shooting?

Trap shooting is a shotgun sport where the objective is breaking a fast-moving clay target.

Shooting is done from five adjacent positions in a crescent-shaped formation 16 yards behind the trap house.

  • Shooting is done in rotation.
  • The shooter in position one fires first, followed by the others.
  • Each person fires at an individual target.
  • After five shots from a station, shooters rotate to the next position.
  • Each shooter fires 25 total shots (five from each position).

The trap is concealed in a low house in front of the shooting stations. Clay targets are thrown at varying, unknown angles away from the trap house, traveling 48-52 yards within a 44-degree radius.

The principles of lead, swing, and follow-through apply to all forms of shotgun shooting, making trap a great way to develop strong fundamentals that carry over into wing shooting and field use.

A Sport for Everyone

Trap shooting is a great family sport and fun for all ages. Experienced shooters are always on hand to help with rules and offer shooting tips.

Bring your shotgun and a box of shells and join in the fun!

Participants should bring their own ear and eye protection.

For more information about the 2026 season, contact information will be posted once finalized.