Model knocks clay pigeon shooters (5)

I believe the answer is:

traps

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'clay pigeon shooters' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'model knocks' is the wordplay.
'model' becomes 'T' (Ford Model T car).
'knocks' becomes 'raps' ('rap' can be a synonym of 'knock').
't'+'raps'='TRAPS'

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(Other definitions for traps that I've seen before include "tricks" , "Devices to catch, animals say" , "Catches" , "Toils" , "Corners" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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