Glow in the Dark Clays!

Published on March 31, 2022
Duration: 14:51

This video explores a novel approach to clay pigeon shooting using specially coated clays that glow under UV light, activated by a trap equipped with UV LEDs. The technique requires adjusting shooting style due to the unique visual cues and the bright flash from the trap. While challenging, it offers an 'epic' and fun alternative for nighttime shooting.

Quick Summary

Glow-in-the-dark clay pigeons utilize a special UV-reactive coating activated by a trap equipped with UV LEDs. This technology enhances visibility for nighttime shooting, offering an 'epic' and fun alternative. While challenging due to altered sight pictures and trap flashes, it provides a unique shooting experience.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Clay Pigeons
  2. 00:51Night Shooting Concept at EJ Churchill
  3. 01:08How Glow Clays Work (UV LEDs & Coating)
  4. 01:23Top Glow Prototype
  5. 01:44Daytime Practice
  6. 02:00Daytime Course Experience
  7. 02:38Nighttime Shooting Attempt
  8. 03:14Getting Serious with the Tech
  9. 03:27UV LED Trap Details
  10. 03:53Safety with UV LEDs (Welding Masks)
  11. 04:05Practice Rounds and Fun
  12. 04:19Inaugural Nighttime Championship
  13. 04:35Warm-up and Bizarre Experience
  14. 04:46Clay Glow Fading
  15. 05:01Scoring Expectations
  16. 05:11Shooting the Glow Clays
  17. 06:20Feeling About Night Shooting
  18. 06:26Challenges of Night Shooting
  19. 06:59Different Sight Picture and Movements
  20. 07:18Eyes Drawn to the Bright Light
  21. 07:38Lending to a Short Sharp Punch
  22. 08:01Entertaining and Bazaar Experience
  23. 08:14Different Ball Game
  24. 08:49Pulling Through the Target
  25. 09:18Blinding Flash from Trap
  26. 09:25Official Test of the System
  27. 09:33Flash of the Trap is Cool
  28. 09:40Learning Experience Ahead
  29. 09:52Underside Colouring for Clays
  30. 10:06Johnny's Cheating?
  31. 10:21Final Sim Pair
  32. 10:26Immense and Different Experience
  33. 10:31Comfort Zone and Overthinking
  34. 10:40Soft Setup This Morning
  35. 10:55Mind Game: Not to Care
  36. 11:00Nova Call Difficulty
  37. 11:08Falling Apart
  38. 11:11Harder Shooting the Dot
  39. 11:14Scores Revealed
  40. 11:20Properly Difficult Challenges
  41. 11:40Tim's Turn
  42. 11:50Humiliating Experience
  43. 12:11Exceptionally Fun
  44. 12:1410 Out of 10 Cool
  45. 12:23Peng Description
  46. 12:30Blasting Off Ammo and Making Memories
  47. 12:42Cost of Glow Clays
  48. 13:00Ability to Shoot at Night
  49. 13:18World Champion Claim
  50. 13:26Thank You for Watching
  51. 13:32Try It When It Comes to Your Ground
  52. 13:36Follow Trap Tech
  53. 13:48See You Next Time

Frequently Asked Questions

How do glow-in-the-dark clay pigeons work?

Glow-in-the-dark clay pigeons are coated with a special material that reacts to UV light. A trap equipped with UV LEDs flashes each time a clay is launched, activating and intensifying the glow of the coating for enhanced visibility during nighttime shooting.

What are the challenges of shooting glow-in-the-dark clays at night?

Shooting glow-in-the-dark clays at night presents a different sight picture and requires adjusted shooting movements. The bright glow can draw the shooter's eyes, potentially leading to a different shooting style, and the trap's UV flash can be momentarily blinding.

What is the expected cost of glow-in-the-dark clay pigeons?

The projected cost for these specialty glow-in-the-dark clay pigeons is approximately twice the price of standard clays, estimated to be around 80 pence per clay. This makes them a premium option for specific shooting experiences.

Where is the glow-in-the-dark clay shooting technology being developed?

The concept for night shooting with glow-in-the-dark clays is being developed and tested at EJ Churchill. Companies like Trap Tech are involved in creating the specialized trap technology and coatings for these unique targets.

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