New to Trap in Wexford/Cranberry Area

**guinner16** · July 15th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Over the past year I have been trap shooting a couple times, and really enjoyed it. I recently shot sporting clays at Nemicolan, and shot trap in New Jersey. I really enjoyed myself and decided to get a shotgun for trap. I am now looking to learn the in's and out's of picking a good place to shoot trap or sporting clays. I would like to shoot locally in wexford/cranberry but I didnt realize so many places had memberships, and had strict caps on the amount of members. So basically, where do i get started? I am looking for a place nearby that has a great trap set up, and I can learn the sport. Is there a place that says, "Come on over and we will help you get started". Or do I have to get on a member waiting list and wait to shoot, or are there any public places, where all are welcome. Thanks for any help you can provide in getting me started.

Edit: I guess I should also say I'm looking to shoot in Saturdays or Sundays.

**Orive 8** · July 18th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Lawrence County Sportsmen Association is close to your location.
Contact them with your questions, I am sure that they can help.

(I'm not a member, but I shoot the IDPA matches at the club from time to time - very nice club!)

http://shootlcsa.com/

**guinner16** · July 20th, 2011, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Orive 8

Lawrence County Sportsmen Association is close to your location.
Contact them with your questions, I am sure that they can help.

(I'm not a member, but I shoot the IDPA matches at the club from time to time - very nice club!)

http://shootlcsa.com/

Thanks for the advice. It just so happened that tonight was their monthly membership meeting. I decided to make the drive up and was very impressed. All the current members were extremely friendly and more than helpful. The clubhouse their was very nice, and at a quick glance the shotgun facilities seemed to be great. I decided to join and already have my first trip planned for this saturday. From Wexford it only took me 30 minutes, and most of that was PA turnpike driving.

**stevew58** · July 20th, 2011, 09:07 AM

ACRC (Allegheny Country Rifler Club)has open practice and registered trap Saturdays & Sundays 10 till around 3 or so depending on business. It is not necessary to be a member on those days to shoot Trap. During the week and all other ranges are member only. We have 4 trap fields and are very friendly and accommodating to new shooters.