The organizations official rules cover the conduct of shooters, how a shoot should be conducted and the handicap system. The squad leader proclaimed it was in the rule book. National road vandalia, ohio 45377 9378984638 9378985472 fax. Of course it was a normal understanding of trap then and not just ata as depicted by nra drawings. Each week teams will rotate on fields and shooting times. Ata traphouse and field dimensions shooting academy. This is the important measurement is this cross point is where the throwing arm pivot point has to be. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other. Yes this was stated in the targets setting section of the trap manual, not the ata rulebook as the trap manual was written to throw trap targets as depicted on the ata rule book prior to 1996. The nra sanctions over 11,000 shooting tournaments and sponsors over 50 national championships each year. Upon command, the trap house will throw a bird out in front within a roughly 45 degree arc. July 31august 10, 2019, world shooting complex, sparta, il. The process for establishing a shooter class is explained in the amateur trapshooting association rule book for you.
Trap league rules trap league will be held 3 times a year, in the spring, summer, and fall. Families, youths to seniors, men and women participate. Most official events are governed by the amateur trapshooting association or ata and its rules. We are actively working on a usas specific set of rules and will posted as soon as available. Teams can choose to shoot on a wednesday or thursday night schedule. It is certainly true that faster pellets retain more energy. According to the basic trap shooting rules, a trap field consists of five different stations radiating in from each other in a semicircle, with a trap house in front of the shooters. The ata rule book has three rules about the clay target. The atas mission is to promote and govern the sport throughout the world. Shooting association 2014 official rules and regulations additions and changes are shown in italics and noted in change log. Subscribe trap and field magazine official magazine of. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012018. Shooting trap can be a serious game, but no matter what level youre shooting, be sure and have fun. These rules can be found at the following location.
Book printed material american rules for trap shooting adopted by the national gun association, and revised game laws for western states and territories. Please check the schedule below for ata match dates and the link for the match programs. Link to ata 2015 rulebook on spreadsheets20202020 rule book. We are kentuckys online source for all things trapshooting, including shoot results, state teams, and information related to the shotgun sports. Theres no obligation to preregistering, and no payment is required ahead of time. In a regular ata shoot, the program includes at least 100 singles, 100. Home trap and field magazine official magazine of the ata. As an international doubles trap shooter, 2008 olympian, sgt jeff holguin has a few tips and techniques that will help ata shooters, starting with hold points. The ata is the primary governing body of american trap shooting and is one of the largest shooting sports organizations in the world. Standard ata american trap 16 yards course of fire. International shooting sport federation and usa shooting. Changes to the 2020 ata rule book rule changes only, effective 09012019 click here or on the rule book to see complete 2020 rule book and changes. If you accept the yardage reduction there is no need to respond through this form or by mail.
We now include a new format of registered shooting called big 50s. Trap shooting outside of any official event is common and arguably the majority of american trap shooting. Leagues in early spring, spring, summer, fall and winter. The official trapshooting rules of the ata govern the shooting of registered targets and the conduct of shooters and the duties of shoot management. Right after reading your trap shooting secrets book i won the ata north eastern grand satellite shoot on september 1997 and i just started shooting in june of 1997. In addition, several amateur trap association ata shoots will be held this year including our special red earth shoot hosted each fall. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012018 section iv, h, 2 2. National skeet shooting association nssa official rules and regulations. General information for all shotgun events modified trap trap, skeet and sporting clays trap skeet sporting clays.
Ata and the pacific international trapshooting association. Department of agriculture, and the counties of georgia offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected. If youre not having fun, theres no point in doing it. The ata s national collegiate team championship is now part of the aim grand championships. The amateur trapshooting association ata is an association that governs the amateur sport of trapshooting. Nras competitive shooting division offers a wide range of activities in all types of shooting, for everyone from the novice to the worldclass competitor. Lr randy fairchild, john russo, rich deserio, robert witter, rich latouf, ken wolpert. Kenny i have two old trap shooting rule books one skeet and trapshooting all the 1934 rules put out by the hercules powder company and the other one is trap shooting rules of the american shooting association limited revised jan 7 1890. It is done from five shooting positions called posts at clay targets thrown from a single trap machine that is located in a buried house in front of the five posts. The ata rule book is readily available for down load. The rules for registered trapshooting according to the ata amatuer trapshooting association, strgc is a ata registered club, specify that targets must be thrown no less than 48 yards no more than 52 yards and should be.
Berthoud trap club berthoud colorado trap shooting. It certainly isnt a question of lead as trap targets are, by definition, going away birds with minimal leads visualized. Priority is given to teams that shot in previous league. Bolt positions shown on other drawings are from when there was only the old winchester trap available. Sponsors will be added to this list as the ads are completed from the book. Online rulebook request form ata rule book request form mailin form call or email the ata office. New changes to the ata rulebook amateur trapshooting. In addition, the association creates criteria for shooter classification, shooting safety practices, tournament payouts, and other aspects of the sport as needed. Usa shooting rules and must ensure that these rules are enforced. It is the responsibility of coaches and participants alike to be familiar with all aspects of the ata rule book.
New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019 section iii, d, 1, g. Classes and handicap yardage rules are found in the ata rule book. The university of georgia college of agricultural and environmental sciences working cooperatively with fort valley state university, the u. Mar 21, 20 it certainly isnt a question of lead as trap targets are, by definition, going away birds with minimal leads visualized. Click on the link to see the shoot program if available. Complete, and controlling, details are as contained in the official rules, articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the corporation.
Bolt positions shown on other drawings are from when there was only the old winchester trap. Plan a state shoot dates are june 25 thru 28 shortened program by 2 days. Amateur trapshooting association about us ata bylaws. Right after reading your trap shooting secrets book i won the ata north eastern grand satellite shoot on september 1997 and i just started shooting in june of 1997 im going to the grand american in vandalia, ohio. The shooter was back on the line ready in about 4 minutes. This great partnership makes for the most comprehensive source for american style trapshooting news and information. This year the ata is going to actively promote youth handicap events through the aim program. Rule book nssa national skeet shooting association. It organizes and controls trapshooting competitions and tournaments throughout the united states and canada. I decided it was time to visit the local library for a better education on snow as well as some time to reread the amateur trapshooting association rules book as to what it states about clay targets. In handicap there shall be no more than two 2 yards difference between adjacent shooters in the squad, and no more than a total difference of three 3 yards in a squad. Any rules not being enacted or that will be modified for a match will be posted as a match directors bulletin.
Last time a gun problem occurred on my squad during an ata shoot the squad leader announced that the shooter had 5 minutes to get back on the line or he could make up the targets on the practice trap later. When a commonly called soft load occurs, and the shot is fired but no part of the over powder wad or shot remains in the barrel and the target. Welcome to the kentucky trapshooters league website. Although you can start your clay target shooting career in any of the primary disciplines trap, skeet or sporting clays, i might encourage new shotgun shooters to take a run at trap shooting. Its the best way to try and get your shooting preferences for the aim grand championships. If you skip all the stuff about how the ata is organized, all the stuff about all american points, all the stuff about handicapping, and all the stuff about discipline. Amateur trapshooting association ata 1105 e broadway st, sparta, illinois 62286 rated 4. For the time being usa shooting rules will be the 2017 issf rulebook 2nd print version 1. The best electronic inear hearing protection weve ever used. Nssa rule book nssa referee handbook nssa referee exam. Each of the traps used by this gun club to throw ata registered targets meets the requirements of official rule xiii a. The cta dedicates itself to promote trapshooting as an enjoyable sport that has a signature of good sportsmanship, conduct, and safety. All teams are expected to be comprised of local shooters from the same club, school, organization, or group. Recently, i wrote the rookies introduction to clay shooting to help new folks get a handle on what the various clay shooting sports are all about now, lets get serious about how to get started.
The shooter will choose or be assigned a squad of up to 5 shooters. For additional rules refer to the amateur trapshooting association ata rules for trap and national skeet shooting association nssa rules for skeet, except for the above rules and when the match director alters rules to allow for the smooth operation of the shoot. Sb tactical brace for remington tac and mossberg shockwave. Contact lynn gipson at 6184492224 ext 111 or email. Arizona state trapshooting association support arizona. The ata has the responsibility for the formulation, regulation and enforcement of these rules. We run regularly scheduled ata registered trap shoot matches. The purpose of a trap house is to protect the shooter, but not be taller than is necessary. A contestant shall place a live shell in hisher gun only when on a post facing the traps. The 1890 book has rules for live bird shooting in it also, it only has 24 pages of rules total. Consider carrying a copy of the ata rule book in your shooting bag as well. Ata rules will govern the aim program unless otherwise noted.
The amateur trapshooting association serves as the governing body for the sport of american style trapshooting. Each season will run for 8 weeks and will consist of 5 person teams. I enjoyed your trap shooting secrets book so much that i am ordering your other book, precision shooting the trapshooters bible. The sport of trap shooting is good practice for hunters that hunt quail or pheasants as it simulates birds flushing and flying away from the shooter. Ata rules, by laws, policies and other shooter information issued by. Intro to ata registered trapshooting booklet amateur trapshooting. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019. The shooting stations are paths radiating out from the trap house with distances from the house marked from 16 to 27 yards. The official website of the connecticut trapshooting. Nov 19, 2010 the main office of the ata in a region must have a record on file stating all trap machines used to throw ata approved targets are in compliance with this rule.
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