To qualify for induction the inductee must have accumulated at least 200 points from the following system and must have won at least three (3) National Titles.
Points System:
| World Championships | National Championships | State Championships |
||
| Winner | Runner Up | Winner | Runner Up | Winner |
| 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Qualifying Championships:
- World Championships – DTL and ATA
- National Championships – Australia and New Zealand
- State Championships – All Australian States and Territories, but only those events conducted at the State Trap Carnival to be eligible for inclusion.
- Events - Handicap, Double Barrel, Single Barrel, Points Score, Double Rise, Champion of Champions, Team High Gun and High Gun
Exemptions:
- Qualify - Known Outstanding Achievement prior to 1940.
- Qualify - Inductees must have won at least two (2) National Titles prior to 1960.
- Qualify - Inductees must have won at least three (3) National Titles prior to 1980.
General Requirements:
1. 75% of all surviving ACTA Trap Hall of Fame members must approve any amendments to the selection criteria.
2. Points can only be earned by an Australian whilst being a member of the ACTA.
