Terminology

The following terms will be used during practice and competition. Please learn and familiarize yourself with these terms. 

• Coach: Trained and experienced person who can help you learn the game and develop skills. 

• Range Safety Officer (RSO): Supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the range Standard Operating Procedures. RSO may also be a coach. 

• Spectator Area: The area on or behind the sidewalk in the shooting areas of trap ranges designated for observers of shooting sports. The Spectator Area or other safe areas are where all students not on the shooting line are to remain. 

• Ready Area: A table and firearm rack may be available to get shells and safety gear prepared. 

• Trap House: The structure from which clay targets are launched for trap.

This will be maintained and refilled by range operators only.
A cone may be placed on top of the trap house to signal refill in progress. Back off to the ready area while the trap machine is being refilled. 

• Cease Fire: Stop shooting immediately upon the command. There will be many more clays to shoot, so just stop. 

• Firing Line: A concrete pad on which the shooter stands during his/her turn. Do not step ahead of the 16 yard concrete pad.

• Hang Fire: When a shell does not fire after pulling the trigger. Keep firearms pointed down range. Be prepared, the shell may fire anytime in the next few seconds. Call for help immediately. Don’t turn around. Keep the firearm under control; it may still fire. If this happens to you, stay calm and have your barrel inspected by a Coach or Range Safety Officer. 

• Squib Load: When there is less than normal pressure after ignition. The shot and the shot cup may not have exited the barrel. You may notice an off or odd sound and a lesser recoil against your shoulder. If this happens to you, stay calm, stop firing and have your barrel inspected by a Coach or Range Safety Officer. 

• Pull: A command you say to have the clay launched, either by a voice activated unit or a person pushing a button. Don’t be shy when calling for the pull.

• Clean Range Grounds: The Greater Latrobe High School Clay Target Team REQUIRES all athletes to pick up empties after firearms are placed on the rack and range is cleared. Wait for OK by the Coach and/or the Range Safety Officer.