Who are We Here at pssatrap.org?
Our team here at PSSATRAP is a small, but dedicated group of trap and skeet shooters. We regularly visit various clay pigeon shooting competitions across the States, but mostly we like to shoot at our local Illinois club, just outside the Windy City.
Keep with us for detailed guides of everything trap and skeet shooting, gear reviews and if you’re just as avid fan of clay pigeon shooting as we are, you’ll find a couple of essential life-saving facts you should know too.
Guides to Trap Shooting
What Is 5-Stand Shooting?- Shotgun Shooting Sports
Among the numerous games available at sporting and shooting clubs, this guide is on 5-stand…
10 Best Clay Target Manufacturers in the World
To excel in trap or skeet shooting one must choose the best clay targets. Here…
Trap Shooting Etiquette: 5 Rules for Proper Clay Pigeon Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting is a thrilling sport, but you need to keep proper etiquette in…
3 Best Chokes for Sporting Clays
A professional knows the importance of the right choke to get the best out of…
High-Brass vs Low-Brass Shotgun Shells for Clay Shooting?
If you are looking for the perfect shotgun for trap shooting, you can choose between…
How to Use a Bore Brush? – Cleaning Your Shotgun Properly
Keeping the shotgun’s bore clean and oiled is very important to maintain the quality and…
What to Wear Clay Shooting: 5 Tips for Trap and Skeet Shooters
Clay shooting, a popular activity in the summer, needs freedom of movement. It is a…
Shell Pouch vs Vest for Shooting Clays: Which is Best?
As a clay shooter, it is essential to have the right equipment in your arsenal…
What is the Best Shotgun Barrel Length for Clay Shooting?
With years of consistent practice in clay shooting, I have learned that for many novice…
Which Barrel to Use First for Trap Shooting: Top or Bottom Barrel?
As a clay shooter, it took me a while to decide whether a top or…
Trap Wobbler or Oscillating Base? Must-Have Accessories for Trap Shooting
Trap shooting cannot be enjoyed to the fullest with just a single trap. Why would…
Clay Pigeons: What Are They Made of? – Biodegradability and Safety
If you are wondering what clay pigeons are made of, you’re in the right place…
How Trap Shooting Scoring Works – A Guide for Beginner Clay Shooters
Shooting singles, doubles or handicap, it might sound confusing for those new in clay pigeon…
Trap Shooting Vests: How to Find the Right Fit?
Being an avid trap shooter I have come across several shooting accessories. Shooting vests are…
12 or 20 Gauge for Clay Shooting – Let’s Explore Shotgun Calibers
The comparison between the success rate of 12 and 20 gauge shotguns has always been…
How to Cut Foam for a Gun Case? – Guide for Clay Shooters
When I’m travelling to my favorite range, or to a shooting sports event, I particularly…
5 Things to Know Before Buying a Gun Case for Clay Shooting
Shotguns and rifles are dangerous weapons, with a high risk of accidents when you carry…
Why Do Trap Shooters Wear Blinders? Clay Shooting For Beginners
When trap shooting, you need the right equipment to make your shot more accurate, and…
What is Clay Pigeon Shooting?
Clay pigeon shooting or Clay target shooting is a widely popular shooting sport that involves…
How to Hold Your Shotgun for Clay Shooting?
Summer is just around the corner, and in the shooting world, that means it’s time…
Trap Shooting vs. Skeet Shooting – Introduction to Shotgun Sports
There is a lot of confusion between trap shooting and skeet shooting since they are…
Trap Shooting Gear Reviews
What is a Shell Catcher?
Shell catchers are used to catch the ejected cartridges during shooting for reuse. What is…
Best Clay Targets of 2023 for Trap and Skeet Shooting
Whether you are an amateur or experienced shooter, we have a list of the best…
3 Best Shell Catchers for Shotguns
A brass catcher conveniently catches ejected shells to prevent scattering. Let’s look at a few…
10 Best Shooting Boots for Target Shooting and Hunting
If you are looking for a great pair of shoes for target shooting sports, then…
What are Fingerless Gloves for? – Shooting Gloves in Use
Fingerless gloves leave the fingers bare while keeping the palms and wrists of the hands…
12 Best Shooting Shirts for Sporting Clays, Trap and Skeet Shooting
If you are ready to take part in trap, sporting clay and skeet shooting, take…
Best Clay Shooting Jackets in 2023 – Winter and Cold Weather Jackets
Are you searching for the best clay shooting jacket for yourself and don’t know how…
Best Trap Shooting Gloves of 2023
A nice pair of trap shooting gloves can make you comfortable even on the chilliest…
Champion Easybird Auto-Feed Trap – Tested and Reviewed
Trapshooting is one game that helps us stay connected and allows us to be as…
Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap – Tested and Reviewed
Some electronic traps are large, heavy, and very difficult to use: at least that’s what…
Champion Wheelybird vs Wheelybird 2.0 Auto-Feed Trap Thrower – Reviewed
Champion Wheelybird 1.0 and its upgraded version Wheelybird 2.0 are two of my most favorite…
Best Trap Shooting Vests of 2022 – Shooting Vests for Clay Shooting
As a clay shooter, I have always considered vests as the most vital part of…
Do-All Outdoors Fowl Play Review – Is It Worth The Money?
Being a passionate trap shooter, I cannot resist to trying out and buying some of…
How to Find the Best Range Bag for Trap Shooting?
From your tactical gear to your snacks and drinks, everything you would want on a…
Sporting Clay Shooting Glasses/Eyewear
Why Lens Color is Important? When you are shopping for sunglasses, it is extremely important…
How to Choose the Best Ear Protection for Shooting Range?
Electronic Ear Defenders When using ear defenders, you want to minimize the sounds produced by…
Best Clay Pigeon Thrower of 2022: Buyers Guide and Reviews Automatic Trap Throwers
The list of clay pigeon throwers that we are going to mention is being manufactured…
Interesting Facts
What is a Choke on a Shotgun and What Does it Do?
The right choke can help you make the most of your shotgun on a hunt…
History of Clay Pigeon Shooting: The Origins of Trap and Skeet Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting has been a favorite sport of many hunters since it was introduced….
Gauge vs. Caliber: How to Measure Up Your Shotgun’s Performance
If you possess a shotgun, the first thing that you should understand is the difference…
How Shot Towers Revolutionized Lead Shot Making – History in Short
Clay shooting is an exuberant sport that mimics the age-old live pigeon killing competitions. Although…
Terms and Slang for Clay Shooting
A thrilling sport for people of all ages, clay shooting involves shooting flying clay targets…