Amateur Trapshooting Association

1940s postcard of headquarters in Ohio

The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA)[1] serves as the governing body for the sport of American style of trapshooting. The ATA was originally founded in 1900 and was originally named the American Trapshooting Association.[2] Its first president was John Philip Sousa.[3][4]

Mission

To promote and govern the sport throughout the world.

References

  1. ↑ "The official site of the Amateur Trapshooting Association". Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  2. ↑ "GunTec Dictionary". Retrieved 2007-09-14.
  3. ↑ "John Philip Sousa". National Trapshooting Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
  4. ↑ "About the ATA - Grand American Timeline". American Trapshooting Association. Retrieved 2015-06-24.

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