The OSTA promotes trapshooting as an enjoyable sport with a signature of safety and good sportsmanship. Our officers and board are committed to serving Ohio shooters and their clubs.

With a storied history that began in 1887 — 50 plus years after trapshooting made its U.S. debut at Cincinnati’s Sportsmen’s Club, the OSTA — has grown from a small, dedicated cadre of enthusiasts to a booming, influential voice for Buckeye shooters. Grand achievements too many to mention have occurred since our humble beginnings, from the first automatic trap machine, to the first women’s shooting club and the debut of doubles trap.

Our state has always been big on trap. It’s as if the two were made for each other.