Shotgun Series · Course 01 · Range
Trap Shooting 101
Your First Time on the Trap Field · Governors Gun Club
Never pulled a trap trigger before? This course gets you from the parking lot to calling "pull" with confidence. You'll learn range etiquette, station rotation, how to mount a shotgun correctly, and the fundamentals of leading and breaking clay targets — all under direct instructor coaching on the live trap field.
2-3 Hours
Range
$150
No experience needed
Kennesaw, GA
Governors Gun Club · Kennesaw, GA
2–3
Hours
5
Topics Covered
$150
Course Fee
0
Experience Required
What you'll learn
Range Safety · Gun Mount · Station Rotation · Lead & Timing · Live Trap Shooting
01
Range Safety & Etiquette
Before a single target flies, you need to understand how a trap range runs. This module covers the four rules applied to a shotgun, how to safely load and unload at the station, and the unwritten etiquette rules every shooter on the squad expects you to know.
Four rules review
Loading at the station
Safe gun handling
Squad etiquette
02
Shotgun Fit & Gun Mount
A consistent gun mount is the foundation of breaking clays. You'll learn how to mount a shotgun so the rib sits naturally in your line of sight, how to adjust for different body types, and how to find a repeatable cheek weld that holds up under time pressure.
Fit basics
Cheek weld
Mount repetition drill
Addressing the house
03
Station Rotation & Calling Pull
Trap is shot from five stations in sequence. Each angle demands a slightly different hold point and swing path. You'll walk through the geometry of all five stations, learn where to hold the gun before calling, and understand what the target is doing before it ever leaves the house.
Five-station layout
Hold point by station
Calling procedure
Reading the house angle
04
Lead, Swing & Follow-Through
Trap targets accelerate away from you — which means you have to be moving through the bird, not at it. This module explains sustained lead vs. swing-through, how to read target speed and angle, and why follow-through after the shot is the most commonly skipped fundamental.
Sustained lead
Swing-through method
Reading target angle
Follow-through discipline
05
Live Trap Field Session
Everything from the classroom goes to the field. You'll shoot a full rotation of all five stations with your instructor on the line providing real-time coaching after each target. Ammo is provided. GGC rental shotguns are available if you don't have your own.
All 5 stations
Instructor on the line
Rental shotgun available
Instructor feedback
What to bring
Course Materials
Shotgun (optional)
Bring your own shotgun in any action — pump, semi-auto, or over-under. GGC rental shotguns available if you don't have one yet.
Eye & Ear Protection
Required on the range at all times. Safety gear rental available at no extra cost
Ammunition
Available for purchase
Course details
What to Know
Duration
2–3 hours
Format
Range
Cost
$150
Prerequisites
None
Ammo Needed
25-50 Shells
Rentals
Included free
Upcoming class dates
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Students who cancel a minimum of 72 hours before class will receive a full refund as store credit. A 6% credit card processing fee will be deducted from refunds to the original payment method. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance or no-shows will result in forfeiture of 50% of payment and a 50% store credit. One reschedule is permitted for a future course date. Contact instructors@governorsgunclub.com to reschedule.
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