AUTHORIZED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

• All shotguns 410 through 12 gauge may be used.
• Only shotgun shells matching the following criteria may be used on the trap/shotgun range: Shot size: #7 1/2 or smaller, and a maximum velocity of 1200 fps.

TRAP RANGE RULES

• Firearms will be loaded only on the firing line prior to shooting.
• No firearms will be handled or touched in any way, while people are on the firing line or down range.
• Commands issued by the Range Safety Officer and Range Personnel must be obeyed immediately and without question.
• Muzzle discipline must be followed when changing shooting positions on the trap range and carrying firearms on or off the range. Always keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• While not prohibited, the practice of resting the muzzle of shotgun on a toe is ill-advised and discouraged. The practice of resting the muzzle of a shotgun on a ground pad, designed for that purpose, is acceptable.
• No patterning of shotguns will be done on the trap/shotgun range. Field and sporting shotguns may be patterned on the far right (south) side of the Training range (see Training Range Rules and Qualification).
• No hand throwers are allowed. Use only the mechanical throwers provided at the range.
• Do not adjust or reposition any throwers provided on the range.
• All shooting will be conducted from the designated shooting positions as marked on the range
• The field of fire on the trap/shotgun range will be kept within the coverage of the shot curtain
• Pick up and deposit all empty hulls in the container by the trap house.
  

PROMATIC TRAP THROWER

• Member’s must participate in the trap machine introduction to use the machine. You will have an RF card assigned to you to activate the machine.
• Trap machine is to remain covered when not in use.
• Member’s will supply their own clay targets.
• Shooting will be done from the designated shooting positions. To the left or right of the trap machine ONLY.
• It is the member’s responsibility to ensure that all shots are hitting the shot curtain.
• When done shooting, the machine needs to be disarmed, powered off and covered.
• Please report any problems or suggestions to the Trap Chairman.

Safety Requirements

• ALWAYS disarm the machine and disconnect power to the battery before any loading.
• ALWAYS load clays from rear and ONLY if the machine is disarmed and safe. 
• NEVER approach the machine from the front or sides. ALWAYS from the rear 
• NEVER allow children or untrained persons to approach or touch the machine.
• BE AWARE of the targets flight path to ensure that all shots impact the shot curtain.