Abstract: A clay pigeon launcher has a handle at one end of which is pivoted a trough-like carrier having a base flanked by a pair of spaced, parallel walls that straddle the handle. The walls of the carrier extend beyond one end of the base for pivotal connection to the handle so as to enable the carrier to be rocked between operative and stored positions. In the operative position the base of the carrier abuts the handle and limits relative rocking movement in one direction of the base and handle. In the operative position of the trough the base and handle form an included angle therebetween of about 115.degree..