Shotgun disciplines involve shooting at flying, saucer-shaped clay targets launched from machines (traps).

Trap Shooting: Targets are generally launched away from the shooter from a single location.

Skeet Shooting: Targets are launched from two different towers at a variety of angles and speeds, often crossing paths in front of the shooter.

Sporting Clays: Designed to simulate live quarry hunting, this discipline features complex courses with a great variety of target trajectories, angles, and speeds.