Novices

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The Club caters for Novices at all stages, ages, abilities and those just starting. With coaching available and the usual friendly advice from the other Guns, you are bound to improve. If you are a Novice, or even someone who has always wanted to begin Clay Shooting but has never had the opportunity, we would be glad to hear from you. We are prepared to help with all the details, advice on buying equipment, gun, gun security, the law and of course help in filling in and applying to the Police for a Shot Gun Certificate.

The Club is in possession of a Section 11 Exemption Certificate and is therefore approved by the Chief Superintendent of the Essex Police for the shooting of artificial targets. This means that you do not need a Shot Gun Certificate in order to begin shooting with us. Under the law the only way one can be in possession of a shotgun and learn to use it is either at an approved shooting ground, or on private land, in the presence of the Landowner, who must have a Shot Gun Certificate.

 

The Novice will arrive at the ground, be taken through:

Safety

How to hold a shotgun

Recoil and how to avoid it

Principles of Shotgun Shooting

Shooting a moving target

“Dry” Practice (unloaded gun)

Practice

Coaching 

The coaches are well versed in all methods and we will have you hitting clay pigeons before you leave.

 The cost per person is £ 35.00 and is fully inclusive of:

Unlimited Clays

25 Cartridges

Gun Hire

Coaching and Supervision

Refreshments

 In addition the coaches will discuss with you how to get into the sport, applying for a shotgun certificate, and will answer any other questions you may have about the sport.

 The ground holds a Police Section 11 Exemption Certificate, and you do not require a shotgun certificate to shoot at Spellbrook Clay Shooting Club.

We have contacts with the local Gun shops and outfitters, plus the local shooting schools. Membership of the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) can be applied for through the Club, and membership is recommended for the benefits that this provides - not least of which is the excellent insurance cover provided.

 

We are happy to announce that we are now offering professional coaching services.  This will be on dedicated stands with automatic traps.

John Farley, BASC Qualified and Registered Shooting Coach will take bookings for coaching sessions fro the beginner through to the experienced shot - both clay and game tuition is available.

Coaching is by appointment only and John can be reached on 07973 890266.

Or if you prefer you can e-mail for rates and dates direct to John Farley by Clicking below:

E-mail John Farley - or John's Website

Also see the Coaching page

 

Novice Days

We offer "Novice Days" for those who wish to try Clay Shooting - but always thought it was too difficult to get into. The format of the day is simple and designed with the beginner in mind. The first part of the morning is spent on a safety talk, which includes the correct way to remove and replace the gun from a gun-slip, how to safely use a shotgun, and safety on the shooting range. The lesson moves on to deal with recoil, the correct stance, "master eye" recognition, gun hold, and of course; how to shoot moving targets.

 

Designed for groups of three to ten people at a time, the cost is inclusive of Clays, Cartridges, Gun Hire, Instruction, Advice and refreshments.  We can, with prior arrangement, cater for single novices.

 

The price is for unlimited clays, 25 cartridges, and is fully inclusive

at £ 35.00 per person. Parties or individuals can be catered for.

 

The Novice will be taken through:

Safety

How to Hold a Shotgun / Stance 

Recoil, and How to Avoid It

Principles of Shotgun Shooting / Master Eye Test

Coaching / "Dry" Shooting Practice / Live Round Target Shooting

 

 

Contact John Farley for details:

E-mail John Farley - or visit John's Website

Also see the Coaching page

 

 

There is always a bit of friendly advice to be had with a cuppa

 

 

 

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