At each station, four-inch clay targets are thrown two at a time from an underground bunker at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Competitors get one shot per target. Kim Rhode won the bronze medal at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia and the gold medal at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Shotgun shooters typically wear vests with ammunition pouches and extra padding where the gun is shouldered. Glasses are used for safety and to enhance target-tracking ability.
Competitors have various colored lenses for different weather conditions.
For example, a bronze lens is appropriate for sunny weather, while a yellow or light orange lens would be best for overcast skies. Some competitors affix blinders to the sides of their shooting glasses to keep wind out of their eyes and prevent distraction from side motion.