Olympic Bunker Trap
Experience the challenge of international clay-target shooting.
The Only Public Olympic Bunker in New York State
Binghamton Gun Club offers the only Olympic Bunker trap in NY state that is open to the shooting public.
International Competition
Olympic Bunker Trap, also known as International Trap, is a challenging form of clay-target shooting used in international competition.
A Bank of 15 Machines
Unlike American trap, which generally uses a single trap machine, the international format employs a bank of 15 machines arranged in a bunker in front of the shooting positions.
Faster, Wider Targets
Targets are launched at different angles and elevations and at higher speeds, requiring shooters to react quickly and adapt to a wide variety of target presentations.
Read the Target
The sport places a premium on concentration, consistency, and the ability to read a target's flight immediately after launch.
Shooting Olympic Bunker Trap
How It Works
- A bunker of target machines: The standard international format uses 15 machines arranged in a bunker.
- Five shooting stations: Competitors rotate among five positions behind the bunker.
- Variable target presentations: Targets can travel in different directions and at different elevations.
- A demanding format: Shooters must identify the target's path quickly and react with precision.
- International competition: The discipline is governed internationally by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Rules & Etiquette
International Trap has specific equipment, target-presentation, and competition requirements.
- Follow the club's posted bunker procedures and all instructions from authorized personnel.
- Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection.
- Keep the shotgun pointed in a safe direction and toward the designated target area when shooting.
- Load only when permitted by the applicable rules and when properly positioned.
- Follow the established shooting sequence and target-calling procedure.
- Keep the shotgun unloaded with its action open when moving between shooting positions.
- Do not enter or approach the bunker or target machinery unless specifically authorized.
- Report malfunctions or unsafe conditions to club personnel immediately.
- Pick up your hulls.
For readers interested in competitive details, see the ISSF rules and regulations.
Tips for First-Time Shooters
- Familiarize yourself with the shooting sequence before stepping onto the field.
- Listen carefully to the range officer or other authorized personnel.
- Expect target presentations to differ from those encountered in American trap.
- Ask about the club's procedures for recreational bunker shooting before your first round.
- If you're new to the discipline, consider observing an experienced shooter first.
Olympic Bunker Trap at Binghamton Gun Club
