It's a Trap! 001: The DuPont Hand Trap
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the DuPont Hand Trap, a vintage clay throwing device patented in 1901. It highlights DuPont's marketing strategy to boost gunpowder sales through increased clay shooting. The demonstration covers the trap's spring-loaded mechanism and the 'bayonet thrust' technique for optimal performance, noting the physical effort required.









