What types of shotguns do the US Olympic team use?
For Olympic shotgunning, you may use any type of shotgun, including semi-automatics, as long as it’s no larger than 12 gauge. Shotguns with magazines must have the magazine blocked so it won’t hold more than one round. -Release triggers are allowed in USA Shooting (USAS) sanctioned competitions, but USAS rules also note that a competitor using a release trigger can’t compete in any finals rounds, and can’t make the National Team, National Development Team or any USA Shooting Team. -No slings or straps are allowed. -As long as your gun is functioning, you can’t swap parts or guns during a given round. -Compensators and similar devices are allowed for Skeet but prohibited in trap events. -Barrels may be ported, provided the jury has inspected and approved them, and they meet ISSF requirements. -Here’s what they say about optical sights: “All devices fitted to the gun, which have magnifying, light emitting forward lead displacement properties or give visual enhancement of the target, are
