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01 // ABOUT
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About This Program
What to expect when you show up
Wednesday Night Open [Trap Shooting](/handbook/trap-shooting)
50 Singles, 50 Handicap, and/or 50Doubles
5:00pm to 9:00pm (Entries Close by7:00pm)
$6.00 per 25 targets
All are welcome!
Hallstead Great Bend Rod & Gun Association
3340 SR 1037 Dubois Street
Hallstead, PA 18822
7 Minutes off Interstate 81 Exit 230
41°57'4.28"N 75°45'54.96"W
Questions call:
Brian at 570 -780-7790
Tim at 570-396-6771
02 // GEAR
#02
What to Bring
Equipment and gear for this program
1Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge)
2Minimum 100 shells (target loads, 7.5-8 shot)
3Eye protection (required)
4Ear protection (required)
Safety & Rules
Know these before your first shot
- Shotguns must remain unloaded and actions open except on the firing line
- Only target loads permitted (no slugs or buckshot)
- Eye and ear protection required at all times
- Follow all range commands and field procedures
01 // SESSIONS
#01
Upcoming Sessions
28 sessions scheduled - click any date to view details or register
04 // TIPS
#04
Pro Tips for Beginners
Advice from experienced shooters
Start at the 16-yard line—everyone does, including future champions
Borrow or rent before buying; most clubs have loaner guns available
Mount the gun the same way every time—consistency beats speed
Keep your head on the stock through the shot; lifting causes misses
Focus on the leading edge of the target, not the whole thing
Follow through after the shot; stopping the swing causes trailing misses
Practice your pre-shot routine until it is automatic
Shoot with experienced people and watch what they do
Join a club league; weekly competition accelerates improvement
Track your scores; patterns reveal which stations need work
Lesson from a certified instructor is worth 1000 rounds of practice
If you hit 23-24/25 consistently, consider moving to handicap for challenge