Trap Shooting

Weekly events are held from March through November.

Trap shooting has taken place here at the club since the early 1960s.  We have four trap houses that can accommodate single shooters and, on occasion, doubles shooters.  

Trap shooting has always been open to the public- meaning you do NOT have to be a member to come out and shoot!  Each week we have a wide range of shooters from young, old, men, women, new shooters, and experienced shooters.

Everyone is welcome.

Two of the trap houses are used weekly. The shooting hours are from 6pm to 10pm each Thursday evening.  You can view the club calendar here for more detailed info on each event.

Trap Shooting FAQ

  • IS THIS RANGE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC? You bet!  Please come out and enjoy the fun with us. *This only applies to our weekly events.
  • WHEN IS THE TRAP SHOOTING? Trap shooting takes place every Thursday at 6pm to 10pm.
  • DOES IT COST MONEY TO SHOOT TRAP? Yes.  Each shooter is required to pay $7.00 per round they shoot in.  You must purchase tickets in the clubhouse for each round.
  • WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING? Each shooter is required to have eye and ear protection.  Each shooter must also have a vest or pouch for your shells.
  • WHAT ABOUT SPENT SHELLS? Each shooter is required to retain ALL shells or let them fall to the ground where they ALL must be retrieved at the end of the match.
  • Youth Trap Shooting
  • Trap-Shooting-Fern-Creek-Sportsmans-Club
  • Learning Trap Shooting

Notice To All Members

ALL MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE RANGE RULES SET BY FERN CREEK SPORTSMAN’S CLUB. ANY MEMBER FOUND TO NOT BE FOLLOWING THE RULES, WHETHER MALICIOUSLY OR NOT, MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR TERMINATION FROM THE CLUB. IGNORANCE OF THE RULES IS NOT AN EXCUSE.

FCSC range rules and gun safety rules are always in effect on this range.   Not following them and the rules that follow can/will result in your dismissal from FCSC.

The following rules are for FCSC’s trap range only.

  • ONLY shotguns may be discharged on trap range.
  • Single projectile (slug) shells may NOT be fired on trap range. The high-power range is the only range shotgun slugs may be shot on.
  • Guns using blanks for training dogs are allowed. All safety and range rules apply.
  • ALL shooting shall be done on the trap field.
  • Do NOT load gun until on station and ready to fire. Load only one shell at a time unless shooting doubles.
  • If your gun misfires, keep gun pointed in a safe direction and wait 2-3 minutes before removing shell.
  • In case of a delay open the action on your gun and remove shell.
  • Electric traps are to be used ONLY during scheduled events.
  • The manual trap in the clubhouse is to be set BETWEEN traps #1 and #2. Trap #1 is the farthest from the clubhouse.
  • Patterning of shotguns is to be done BETWEEN traps #1 and #2. Do not affix or place target in front of trap house.  Shooting shall be done in the same general direction of regular trap shooting.  NO shooting across the range.
  • The archery target at the end of the side walk is NOT for patterning shotguns.
  • Pick up your hulls, shell boxes and target boxes.
  • If you have any questions or feel you need an exemption for some reason then you must to contact the Board of Directors of FCSC. ONLY the Board of Directors of FCSC can approve exemptions.
  • It is the responsibility of the member to keep abreast of any changes to rules. The large signs posted are for attention and only a summary. These rules can be modified at any time by Fern Creek Sportsman’s Club to meet changing needs. Updated rules will be posted at the trap range, in the club house and here.  Check for new postings before using range.

When on FCSC’s property, the following gun safety rules must be observed. 

  • ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
  • ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  • ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
  • ALWAYS treat every gun as though it is loaded.
  • ALWAYS be sure of your target and what is in front and behind it.
  • NEVER point a gun down range while someone is down range.
  • NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
  • Minors (under the age of 18) MUST be accompanied by an adult.
  • ALL shooters must be on the same line.
  • ANYONE may call a cease fire for any perceived safety concern.
  • BEFORE going down range all shooters must observe the following rules:
    1. All shooters must agree to cease fire by verbal as well as eye contact before proceeding down range.
    2. All weapons must be cleared with actions open before proceeding down range.
    3. Before going down range you must announce “going down range” before crossing the firing line.
    4. No weapons may be handled while any person is down range.
  • Guns may ONLY be shot on FCSC’s designated Trap, High-power, Pistol and Black Powder ranges.
  • Failed to fire (dud) rounds MUST be disposed of in the marked disposal container located at each gun range.
  • Eye and ear protection MUST be worn during shooting by everyone at range.
  • Violations of these rules or acting in a generally unsafe manner can and will lead to loss of your membership at FCSC.

In case of emergency, a first aid kit is in the clubhouse.

Club Address: 15400 Brush Run Road