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Shotguns are used in clay target shooting. The four main types are: Over/Under, Semi-auto, Side-by-side and Pump-action
Targets are thrown either as singles or doubles from one or more traps situated some 15 m in front of the shooter and are generally going away from the firing point at varying speeds, angles and elevations
The targets are usually in the shape of an inverted saucer and usually fluorescent orange or black, so they can be seen clearly against the background
Two shots are permitted at each target and points are scored when you break a target
The terminology of the sport heralds back to its origins of live pigeon shooting. The target can be known as the ‘bird’ and a hit can be referred to as a ‘kill’
The machine that projects clay targets into the air is known as a ‘trap’
The formal name of clay target, or clay pigeon shooting was ‘Inanimate Bird Shooting’ as it replicated shooting flying birds
In Down-The-Line trap shooting, the shooter calls ‘Pull’ when they want the clay targets to be released
The most common disciplines for clay target are: Trap, Skeet and Sporting
In the UK, live pigeon shooting competitions were held, up until they were made illegal in 1921

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Shooting - Clay Target Venue

Competition Venue:

Clay Target will be held at the Darwin Gun Club, Marrara Sports Complex, a short stroll from the hype of activity at Arafura Central.

Set amongst landscaped gardens the club boasts:

  • Four down the line layouts
  • Two American skeet layouts
  • Olympic skeet layout
  • Olympic trap (trench)
  • Olympic double trap layout
  • Tower
  • 5-stand sporting clays layout
  • Licensed bar and kiosk

Training Venue:

Should you wish to undertake any practice shoots prior to competition commencing, please contact NT Clay Target Association on +61 438 898 721 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a time.

Transport to Venue:

Athletes will be able to access free of charge transport to the venue via the Arafura Games Bus Service which will operate between accommodation houses and Games venues.

Quick Facts:

Venue Address: Located on Abala Road, Marrara Sports Complex
Distances: 11kms from Darwin's Central Business District and 1km from Darwin's International Airport
Venue Features: Clubhouse, kiosk, parking, an abundance of shade, and an armoury
Venue Parking: Ample parking is available at venue, with alternate car parking options all within a short walk from the venue
Venue Website: www.darwinclaytarget.com