Clay pigeon shooting is a popular sport that involves shooting at flying targets made of clay. It's also known as trap shooting, skeet shooting, and target shooting. Trap shooting involves aiming at targets that are launched from a single machine, while skeet shooting involves hitting targets that are launched from two different machines. Target shooting may refer to any type of shooting sport that involves hitting a stationary target, including archery. Other synonyms for clay pigeon shooting include sport shooting, range shooting, and shotgun sport. No matter what it's called, this competitive and challenging activity has been enjoyed by enthusiasts for generations.