Beginning Shotgun
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Fundamentals
Contributors' Note The ISSF shotgun events are Trap, Double Trap and Skeet.
Trap
In Trap, shooters in squads of six stand on designated shooting stations to shoot at targets released on or after the shooter's call. The target must be hit according to the rules of the ISSFwith at least one visible piece seen by the referee. Shooter to hit the most targets in qualification rounds plus final wins.
Double Trap
Skeet
The Firearms
Shotguns used must be smoothbored and are invariably 12-gauge single-trigger over & unders. Loads must not exceed 24.5g (about 7/8-ounce). Shot size is also limited.
Starting Out
Everyone has to start somewhere, and your local gun club is probably the best place.
- In the USA
- contributors to beginning ISSF shotgun are welcome...
