All about Bend Trap Club

Facility and Ranges

The club is primarily a dedicated trap shooting facility. It features:

• Multiple Trap Houses: Equipped with automatic traps to ensure consistent target presentation.

• Voice-Activated Releases: Ranges utilize voice-release systems (Canterbury or similar), allowing for solo practice or smooth squad transitions.

• Ammunition & Supplies: The clubhouse typically stocks various gauges of target loads and offers essential shooting accessories for purchase.

• Clubhouse: A central hub for registration, social gathering, and scoring, often featuring kitchen facilities for larger events.

Services and Programs

Bend Trap Club caters to both competitive athletes and casual hobbyists through several key services:

• Practice Rounds: Open to both members and the general public during scheduled hours.

• ATA Registered Shoots: As a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), the club hosts sanctioned tournaments where shooters can record scores for national ranking.

• Youth Shooting: The club is a strong supporter of youth development, often hosting teams from the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) to teach safety and marksmanship to the next generation.

• Instruction: Experienced members and range officers are often available to provide informal coaching to newcomers to help them understand the "leads" and "breaks" of trap shooting.