game were standardized by a new national organization, the Interstate Manufacturers and Dealers Association (I.M.D.A.), an organization which, many years later in 1920, would have its name changed to the American Trapshooting Association (A.T.A.).

GEORGE LIGOWSKI'S TRAP, AND CLAY PIGEON, WHICH MADE POSSIBLE THE CLAY TARGET GAMES WE ENJOY TODAY.

As the 1880's progressed, Ligowski's clay pigeons were being released from traps all over North America by the thousands on a sharp command from a shooter at the ready position...a common command that had initiated shooting excitement at the traps since a box {trap was first opened to release a bird...The call of

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