The Trap Pit
Trap ranges are most commonly adapted to Double Trap competition by using the center group of traps, numbers 7, 8 and 9, directly in front of Station 3. See Double Trap Rules.
Distances between Trap Pits
See Rule 6.4.18.2 when trap pits are used.
When separate double trap pits are constructed, see also Rule 6.4.18.2. The distance from the center machine on one field to the center machine on the adjoining field should not be less than 35.00 m. (The angles of targets in Double Trap are not so wide as in Trap therefore reductions are not needed.)
The Traps (target throwing machines)
Each double trap pit must have three (3) traps attached to the front wall of the pit. The zero (0) degree exit point of the center trap of the group must be indicated only by a painted mark on the top side of the pit roof. The distance between traps within the group must be equal, from 1.00m to 1.10m (see Rule 6.4.18.3). Traps number 1 and number 3 should be a minimum of 1.50 m from the end walls.
- The traps must be installed in the pit so that the pivot point of the throwing arm is 0.50 m (±0.10 m) below the top surface of the roof of the trap house and set back 0.50 m (±0.10 m) from the front edge of the roof when the trap is set at the 2.00 m elevation (see Figures). Traps may be fully automatic (self loading and cocking), semiautomatic (hand loaded and self cocking), or manual (hand loaded and cocked). Each trap must be provided with a means of sealing its elevation, angle, and main spring tension after these have been inspected and approved by the Jury. All traps must be provided with a means of allowing target throwing on a precise setting. All traps which are hand loaded must have two stops fixed to them. The stops are necessary to prevent accidental or deliberate movement of the target forward or backward on the throwing arm, thus changing the preset directions of the target. Each trap must have the elevation and angle sectors marked in increments of 10 degrees.
- b) The traps must be released by an electric-manual or electric- microphone system. If a manual control system is used it must be placed in such a position that the puller can clearly see and hear the call of the athlete. For all ISSF Championships an automatic release device must be used which must be set to simultaneously release the targets immediately after the athlete’s call. Where an electric-manual system is used, the release device must be designed so that only one (1) button or switch can be used to release the targets.
- c) The five (5) shooting stations must be arranged on a straight line at a distance of 15 m to the rear and parallel to the front edge of the trap pit. Each station must be prominently marked with a square 1.00 m x 1.00 m. Station 3 must be centered on a line extending through the painted mark that indicates the zero (2) degree exit point above the middle trap in the group. Station 2 is 3.00 m – 3.30 m to the left of Station 3 and Station 1 is equidistant to the left of Station 2. Likewise Station 4 is 3.00 m – 3.30 m to the right of Station 3 and Station 5 equally 3.00 m – 3.30 m to the right of Station 4 (see Figure, Separate Double Trap range). A sixth Station must also be marked about 2 m to the rear and slightly to the left of station 1 where athlete number 6 may take his position at the start of the competition. All six (6) of the shooting stations must be furnished with a table or bench where the athletes may place their extra cartridges and equipment. The stations must be firm and level in all directions and must be at the same elevation as the front edge of the roof of the trap pit. Each station (six) must also have a block of wood, piece of carpet or thick rubber sheet about 15 cm square or round upon which an athlete may rest his gun.
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- For Double Trap Finals, medium intensity colored lamps must be fitted to each microphone stand at a height of 40 cm to 75 cm to indicate when the microphone is “live.” The lamp system must be constructed to indicate a “pause” (microphone “dead”) of 5-25 seconds after each athlete has shot at a pre-determinded number of targets. At the end of the pause, the Referee must command “READY” and the athlete next to shoot must have a further 12 sec. preparation time to call for the target.
- e) 3.00 m to 4.00 m behind the line of shooting stations a path must be provided for mandatory use by the athletes moving from station 5 to station 6. Athletes must not pass between the path and the shooting stations. A wire, rope or other suitable barrier is to be erected 7.00 m to 10.00 m behind the return walkway. No spectators are to be allowed within this barrier. The Referee and Jury Members are responsible for enforcing this rule. The shooting stations, Referee’s stand and operator’s stand should have adequate protection from sun and rain, except that Finals ranges should, if possible, be open.
