WELCOME TO NINE PEAKS TRAP AT REDMOND ROD & GUN CLUB

 

Redmond Rod & Gun Club (RRandGC) is OPEN with a new facility located adjacent to Sporting Clays on the North side of the Sporting Clays parking lot.  All Trap shooters check in at the Sporting Clays office.  Why "Nine Peaks"?  On a clear day, 9 mountain peaks can be seen from this scenic location ideal for trap shooting!  Our range is outfitted with state-of-the-art Atlas Tri-Axes throwers and BRB wireless voice release.  The Atlas throwers are capable of ATA and Continental trap.  For a fun shooting experience, these new throwers can enable a tilt function to curl the clay flight.

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Trapshooting Defined: 

Standard American Trap:  Participants use shotguns for shooting at saucer-shaped clay targets propelled by a trap launcher.  A trapshooting field consists of a single trap house containing the launcher located 16 to 27 yards in front of five shooting stations. Targets are thrown into the air away from the shooter and at varying left/right angles at approximately 42 mph.  A regulation round is made up of 25 targets, with each shooter firing at five targets from each of the five shooting positions. ​​​

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Continental Trap: 

Increases the difficulty of the game. Targets vary not only in horizontal position, but also in vertical position. Targets are thrown faster at about 51 mph. Because continental targets represent more of a challenge, two shots are allowed for each target – therefore two shells may be loaded for each target.

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• Firearm – Trap is always shot with a shotgun. Most common is 12 gauge, but you can also use 20, 28, or .410.  If you’re shooting with an automatic, a shell catcher is a good idea to keep ejected shells from hitting an adjacent participant.

• Ammo – Bring a box of 25 shells for each trap round you plan to shoot.  Continental allows two shots per target meaning you could require as much as two boxes per round. The largest size shot allowed on a trap range is #7 ½. Most people use either #7 ½ or #8. Only lead shot is allowed, and each shell can have no more than 1 1/8 ounce of shot. The maximum powder charge is 3 Drams, and Magnum Loads are not permitted. Approved ammunition is available for sale at the club.

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Rules & Safety:

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1. Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.

2. Eye & Ear protection is required.

3. Do not load your gun until you are on a firing position AND the trap house is clear. Do not close the action until it is your turn to shoot.

4. Load only ONE shell for Singles and Handicap, Two for Continental.

5. Never move from a position with a shell in the gun. Action opened or not, the gun must be empty before any movement on the firing line.

6. Pick up your empties only AFTER the entire squad’s shooting is complete.

7. Do not move from any post – even at the end of a round – until EVERYONE on the squad is finished shooting.

8. When moving from post five to post one, always walk behind other shooters with your gun pointed in a safe direction.

9. Once you establish your shooting position on each post – hold that position after each shot. DO NOT step back.

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Etiquette

 

Proper trapshooting etiquette involves avoiding behaviors that distract other shooters or the squad’s rhythm. Here are a few tips:

1. Avoid talking between shooters after the round had begun - Talking can cause the voice system to release a clay at your expense.

2. Carry your shells in a shell pouch or pocket. Do not shoot out of a box on the ground. Bending over to get shells out of the box is distracting to other shooters and also compromises your ability to keep the gun pointed downrange.

3. Do not pick up any empties until the last shooter has fired his fifth shot. Again, this distracts other shooters.

4. Be ready to shoot when it’s your turn.

5. Do not move your gun around on the firing line – especially when the person to the left of you is shooting. It is VERY distracting.

6. Each shooter must have his or her own gun – passing guns around on the firing line is not allowed.