American Trap is generally shot with a 12 ga. single- or double-barrel shotgun, such as the Browning XT Trap. Shooters will often buy a combo set of a mono and over-under barrel gun for shooting singles and doubles, respectively. Semi-autos are popular due to their low recoil and versatility; they can be used for singles, handicap, and doubles. Trap-specific guns are normally a manufacturer’s top-of-the-line model and are often embellished with engraving or inlay work and higher grades of wood. Trap guns differ from field and skeet guns in several ways and normally shoot higher than their counterparts, as the targets are almost always shot on the rise. The most obvious difference is in the stocks. They are normally Monte Carlo or have an adjustable comb, an adjustable butt plate, or both. Such guns also have long barrels (700-850 mm, 28-34”), often with porting and anything from a modified choke to a full choke. The majority of trap shotguns built today feature interchangeable choke tubes, but older guns generally have fixed chokes. Some shooters have a complete set of choke tubes (modified, improved modified, improved cylinder, and full). Additionally, most shooters wear a vest or belt that holds 25 cartridges, with a second pocket for the spent shells