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Knights of Columbus 7880

Trap Shoot Introduction

The next Trap Shoot event will be on {{sc_trap_date.data.query.trap_shoot_date.formatDate('dddd, MM/dd/yyyy')}}. The event will be held at the Aurora Gun Club, 3001 S Gun Club Road, Aurora, CO 80018.

The following items are needed (they will try to provide if you don’t have them):

  • 1. Shotgun.
  • 2. Trap or target loads only (7 ½ or 8 shot shells).
  • 3.  Eye and ear protection.
  • 4 . Shotgun shell bag and belt.
  • Check In Procedures
  • 1. Park on the east or west side of the clubhouse (gray brick building). 
  • 2. Leave your unloaded shotgun(s) in your vehicle.
  • 3. Check in at the clubhouse: 
         - Sign non-member waiver
         - Purchase trap tickets ($9.00 per round). There is maximum of 2 rounds
         - Ammo available ($13.00 per box)
  • 4. Attend safety talk & Trap Shooting Explanation.
  • 5. Sign up for relay.
  • 6. Only unloaded shotguns may be transported to range.
    - Pump Shotguns must have their actions open
    - Over/Under Shotguns need to be transported
    - Over/Under Shotguns can be closed at the gun rack and placed in the rack
  • 7. Range officers will be wearing red vests and supervising the shoot.
  • Safety Rules
  • 1. All firearms will always be treated as loaded (rifles, shotguns, pistols). 
  • 2. All firearms will be always pointed in a safe direction. 
  • 3. Firearms will only be loaded at the firing line with one shell at a time. 
  • 4. Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  • 5. A red cone on the trap house means someone is down range. Firearms are not to be touched until the red come is removed.
  • 7. Deer and antelope are sometimes on the property — cease fire immediately if seen.
  • 8. Instructions by a range officer will be followed without question.
  • 9. Eye and ear protection are mandatory (available at clubhouse). 
  • 10. Aurora Gun Club badges must be worn.
  • 11. Only trap and target loads may be used on the trap range (7 ½ or 8 shot shells).

  • Lunch & Awards
  • 1.  $5.00 will be collected in the clubhouse for lunch.
  • 2.- Lunch will begin at 11:30 – 12:30.
  • Safety Check of Shot Guns
  • 1. If the shotgun you intend to use has not been fired in the last 2 years, notify a safety

    officer and you’ll be taken to another range to ensure the gun is in proper working order.