Shooters use the new 5-Stand facility at the Petersham Gun Club. MIKE ROCHE / For the Athol Daily NewsShotgun target shooting has evolved a long way since it began as live pigeon shooting in England in the 18th century. There were a number of very good local trap shooters and the Athol, Orange and Petersham gun clubs established trap ranges. The Petersham Gun Club trap field opened in 1962 and the club has created a very impressive sporting clays course. Billy Devine prepares to shoot at the recently-completed 5-Stand at the Petersham Gun Club.