A Timeless Clay Shooting Tradition

The Heartland Public Shooting Park features eight lighted trap ranges, offering plenty of opportunity to enjoy this classic clay shooting sport day or night.

Trap is a specific form of shotgun shooting where 4¼-inch clay targets, often called "pigeons" or "birds," are launched from a single oscillating machine known as a "house" or "bunker." The targets are thrown at varying angles away from the shooter, simulating the flight path of a bird fleeing a hunter.

In American Trap, clays fly at approximately 45 mph. Shooters know the point of origin, but not the angle, so quick reflexes and solid fundamentals are key. Shooters take five shots from each of five stations arranged in a semicircle, 25 shots per round. A broken target is scored as "dead"; a miss is "lost."

Dating back to the 1800s, trapshooting is a sport full of movement, action, and split-second decision-making. It's accessible, affordable, and fun for shooters of all ages and experience levels.

Heartland is proud to host major events such as the Cornhusker State Games, the Nebraska State Shotgun Championships, and the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships.

Leagues coming soon!

Want to get involved or learn more about trap shooting at Heartland? Stop by the clubhouse, email hpsp@hornady.com, or contact us for current schedules and upcoming events.