Trap shooting began in America around 1800, gained popularity in Europe around 1880, and became an Olympic sport in 1900. Trap shooting was followed by Skeet and Double Trap as Olympic sports.

These three sports are still represented at the Olympics, while new specialities such as Compak sporting, Electrocibles, Universal trap, and Sporting clay, have led to the creation of specific competitions that have won thousands of fans.

Sixth Olympic Gold Much to our satisfaction and pride, B&P won the sixth Olympic gold in Sidney 2000. Excellent expression of this great joy, the Lithuanian shooter Daina Gudzineviciutè, climbed the highest step of the podium, shooting 'F2 3 Bis' in trap discipline.