Josh Richmond's American Trap Shooting Tips

[@Trapshooter31]

SSG Richmond is the man. What a good educational video.

[@Combat556]

Thanks from an old Vietnam Marine. USMC 1966-1970. TET VET.

[@howardkamjr1193]

Aloha and thanks SSG Richmond as newbie to the sport I knew the positions but your elevation tips is a first. Resently joined ATA and today will be my first registration shoot at Schofield Barracks. Looking forward to viewing your future posts. LTC Kam, USAR, Retired.

[@david1234lee]

THE POINT IS TO move the barrel slightly ahead of the clay pigeon if it rises. Do not aim to shoot. Just pull the triger when the barrel points above the clay. There is about 3seconds from seeing and shooting. After that it is too late.

[@lucasschultz]

Depends on how the gun shoots. You may want to be below iy

[@david1234lee]

@@lucasschultz Thanks for the tip !

[@wooddawg4868]

My dad has shot in the ATA for over 48 years and was pretty dam good to.

[@matthewsmith5394]

Well I just found out something I’ve been doing wrong and why I miss the straights on number 3

[@CookieCastConran]

If someone wants to know and they come back and watch the point for the huge rail is so that it's easier for you to aim the Shotgun and have a greater chance if hitting the bird!

[@shawnbartley7541]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johns.hamilton6430]

Great Tips!

[@richardreddy7399]

What gage is he shooting,what gage is best

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

I haven't shot trap since I was a teenager twenty years ago and that was from our own thrower at the dumps! :) Would you kindly tell me the purpose of that gigantic rail? Just asking because I seriously have never seen one. All we ever used was a standard Remmy 1100. Thanks for a good video.

[@austrailianpainter]

dang ten years and no response? i gochu! it changes the point of impact slightly, and works better for some shooters than others. i hope by this point you found out in some way shape or form tho haha

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

Better late than never, brother! 😂 Hope you're doing well. Thanks for the answer. Have a good one.

[@USArmyMarksmanshipUnit]

Oops, our bad! I just joined AMU staff and will get an official answer on this as well! Please let us know if there is anything else you want to know!

[@419FabLLC]

Thanks, bro

[@xxxpaintbal]

1:44 distant m240 fire

[@devildogvet1775]

Ok I get the hold points now. But.... where are your eyes focused? (Focal points) while your gun is on these “hold points”?!?!

[@USArmyMarksmanshipUnit]

Sgt. 1st Class Richmond said, "Generally my eyes are set slightly above the gun with my focus being in front of the trap house and not on the barrel. My goal is to be able to see the target exit, or flash, and lock onto the bird as it is becoming a whole or clear target. My eyes and hold points do move up and down depending on weather and how the targets are set, if it is a consistently low or high flying target due to these variables. Fine tune this. Be moving it up and down to see where you personally settle in the best and can pick the target up upon exiting the house."

[@d-rocky615]

What gun model and barrel length??

[@jimbryan5851]

God and simple, thanks

[@scumworld841]

Im in a trap legaue thanks for the tips

[@Elkblood01]

Can't quite tell what model but its definitely a Perazzi

[@DJerseyshoremtv]

Whats with the huge rail on the o/u?

[@andyandy7968]

it's called rib

[@swaransingh9175]

Great

[@FPSCanada101]

what gun are you using?

[@MrRojo89]

Perazzi MX2005

[@elevatormechanic]

Awsome