What does PITA mean in SHOOTING

History

PITA was established in 1963 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting trapshooting as a recreational and competitive activity on an international level. It was created to promote the growth of trapshooting, provide certified rules for competition play, and enhance communication between members associated with clubs, associations and federations around the world. The original founders included executives from organizations such as Trap & Skeet International Federation (TSIF), Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) of America, Canadian Trapshooting Association (CTA), British Columbia Handicap Shooting Association (BCHSA) and many others. Today, PITA remains focused on developing safe trap shooting practices that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Membership

Membership in PITA is open to any individual who wishes to participate in sanctioned trapshooting activities in any of its member nations or associated clubs or organizations. Individuals also have the option of becoming affiliated with their national governing body; regulations vary depending on local laws and affiliations within each nation or region where members reside. In order to become a member of PITA, individuals must complete an application form with background information regarding their experience and qualifications related to trap shooting activities as well as an understanding that they will abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the organization. Once accepted into membership, all members are entitled to participate in any PITA sanctioned activity including tournaments coordinated through their member clubs or federations worldwide.

Activities

As part of their commitment towards teaching safe firearms handling practices to shooters around the world, PITA holds several events throughout each year including Trap Rabbit World Grand Prix Championship, American Grand Prix Championships, European Grand Prix Championships, Asian Grand Prix Championships and World Team Selection matches for team selection into various international competitions such as World Olympic Games Qualifying Stage events held every other year alternating with World Cup events organized every four years since 1990 when it replaced the European Team Championships formerly held by TSIF prior to its merger with ATA/PITA in 1988. Events are planned according to disciplines selected by participating member nations according AT&T/PITA guidelines accepted before each event along with other procedures established between participating teams such as how points are awarded for team performance etc.