Purdue Trap and Skeet Club

Firearms & Ammunition Policy

Valid as of 5/11/2025

Firearms

  • Only shotguns are allowed to be shot at the range.

  • All firearms must be inspected by a Range Safety Officer (RSO) before use.

  • No detachable magazine-fed shotguns are allowed (only semi, pump, or break action)

  • Barrel length:

    • 12 and 20 gauge - 22 inches or greater

    • 28 and .410 - subject to RSO discretion

  • Shotguns should not have additional modifications/attachments (sights, lights, etc). Shot cameras are allowed if approved by an RSO.

    • No tactical or “tacti-cool” shotguns

  • All firearms may be subject to a basic safety check.

  • At any point, an RSO may deem a firearm unsafe and disallow its use.

Ammunition

  • Only birdshot/target load is allowed at the range.

  • All ammunition must be inspected by a Range Safety Officer (RSO) before use.

  • Lead Shot

  • Weight - 7/8 - 1 1/8 oz

  • Shot size - 7.5 - 9 shot

  • Muzzle velocity - 1350 fps or slower

  • If you are renting a club gun, you can only shoot ammo purchased at PTSC.

  • Recommended ammunition:

  • At any point, an RSO may deem ammunition unsafe and disallow its use.