Amateur Trapshooting Association

The Amateur Trapshooting Association sets the standard for organized trap shooting in the United States. Founded to establish rules, competition standards, and a unified platform for shooters across all skill levels, the ATA now sanctions registered shoots at thousands of gun clubs nationwide.

The ATA manages the competitive infrastructure that serious trap shooters rely on:

• •Registered League Programs – Gun clubs run official ATA-sanctioned shoots where scores count toward national recognition
• •Grand American Championship – The organization's flagship event, held annually and celebrating its 125th anniversary
• •Satellite Grand Events – ATA-sanctioned championship-format shoots at locations across the country
• •US Open Championship – Another major annual competition under ATA governance
• •Youth Programs – Dedicated trapshooting opportunities for junior shooters
• •All-American Teams – Recognition program for top-performing shooters
• •Credentialed Coaching – Official ATA coaching certification for instructors

ATA membership unlocks:

Individual membership includes access to registered shoot results, shooter history records, and official recognition programs like AA27AA, AAA27AAA, Grand Slam, and 500,000 Target recognition

• •Gift Memberships available for recruiting new shooters
• •Gun Club Fund to support affiliated clubs
• •Big 50 Programs – High-payout special events at member clubs
• •Magazine included with membership

The organization provides gun clubs with:

• •Official rulebook and bylaws
• •Score submission templates (Excel-based for efficiency)
• •Registered shoot handbook
• •Gun club affidavits and compliance forms
• •ACH authorization for simplified payments
• •Scholarships (2026 Gunsmithing Scholarship)

Whether you're a casual club shooter or a competitive trap athlete, the ATA is the organization that keeps organized trapshooting running at the local, state, and national level.