What motivates some people to get into shooting competitively? Are there benefits to taking part in shooting competitions? There are competitive shooting opportunities that range from local area beginner level to global contests. Learn more about competitive shooting in this short video from Shoot United hosted by competition shooter and coach Theo Ribbs III.

There are three main types of clay target shooting. This short video from Shoot United introduces you to Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays shooting. It gives you a high-level overview of these shotgun sports, and uses helpful diagrams to help you understand how each of these shotgun games is played. Hosted by competitive shooting coach Theo Ribbs III.

This is a more detailed look at trap and skeet that also touches briefly on sporting clays. You’ll learn some of the basic terminology, how the games are scored, and see various target angles presented to the shooter. Hosted by competitive shooting champion and coach Theo Ribbs III, it offers a great overview of the most popular shotgun games.

Competitive shooting coach Theo Ribbs III takes you takes you through the sport of Sporting Clays, explaining how it’s like “golf with a shotgun” and how the challenges it offers can make you a better shooter. He covers the basics, and also tells us why varied terrain and climate make it such a fun and challenging activity.

For those who don’t have a parent or relative engaged in shooting sports, a local gun club or shooting park can be a valuable resource. There are also a number of national shooting sports organizations eager to help you get started in competitive shooting. Hosted by world-renowned competition shooter Theo Ribbs III and brought to you by Shoot United.

Organizations such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program, Amateur Trapshooting Association, National Skeet Shooting Association and National Sporting Clays Association have programs, services and competitions specifically for those just getting started in shooting competitions. Learn more about them in this video. Hosted by internationally known competitor Theo Ribbs III and brought to you by Shoot United.