Shotgun (shooting sports)

Clay target shooting

• The three Shotgun ISSF/ Olympic shooting events are all are based on quick reaction to clay targets thrown by a machines called "Traps".
• * Skeet: Targets are either thrown in singles or doubles from two throwers called "traps" placed 40 meters apart.
• * Trap and Double Trap: Either one or two targets are thrown from 15 meters in front of the shooter.
• The Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse Compak Sporting is a type of shotgun sport shooting similar to sporting clays, trap and skeet.
• Other shotgun sports with international recognition include Sporting Clays, Down-The-Line/ATA and Five stand.

  Main competitions

• World Shotgun Championships
• European Shotgun Championships