Trap shooting has been
an Olympic event since 1900 and has become very
popular in both Europe and North America.
The sport is usually
shot using 1 trap house with a throwing machine
inside. At the shooters command, a "bird" or
"clay pigeon" is released, out and away from the
shooter, at an unknown angle. It is up to the
shooter to track and hit the rapidly moving disc
before it gets out of range. The competitor
shoots 5 shots from each of 5 "stands" situated
in an arc around the trap house. Distance back
from the house is used to make the competition
more equal to all. The farther back you are,
the better shot and therefore are handicapped by
the extra distance.
The shotguns used
are generally 12 gauge over/under units and the
cost may vary from a few hundred to several
thousand dollars for each gun.
The club can provide
you with a gun if you would like to try this
fast moving sport and there is always someone
available to help coach you on the finer points.
Men, Women and Juniors of all ages are welcome
to come out and try this sport.
Sunday is the usual
shooting day for the club and a number of
competitions are held on Vancouver Island every
year including at least one at our club.
Contact the Trap
Director for the next practice or competition
day in this area.
For
more information, contact the Section Director
for 2010 who is;
