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Hi there, I'll put a little AA swing on this. Hi, I'm Matthew, I'm a shootaholic, and I need help. I'll apologise for the length of this post in advance. Just to give a little background, guns in general have interested me for years, I've shot numerous times in Estonia where I used to work (carbines, long range rifles, handguns, shotguns), and recently have shot clay pigeon over here. I must say it's quite addictive, and I'm seriously considering it as a weekend hobby. I live in Milton Keynes, and am lucky enough to have the resources to reach to buying a new or used trap gun like an MK38 1. Where I fall flat is that because I'm new to trap shooting, I don't know much and don't want to rush in thinking I know it all after reading a few sites. So, here's the questions: - I recently shot at York Gate in Otley (Rob was great), and I think the gun was an MK38. It felt quite good, but its my fist trap gun so have no basis for comparison. Would the MK38 be a good starter gun to keep for quite a while if it fits me well? - I've read into chokes, and understand them now, but am unclear if going for a gun like an MK70 would be more beneficial giving me more choke options in the future. I'm presuming the full and 3/4 are selected for trap for an accuracy reason and therefore the MK38 for ONLY trap would be best. - How does the firearms application process work? I've seen the form online, but do I need to get trained up and have references first? - After I have the license and gun, whats a reasonably priced legal gun case for home storage? and does it have to be screwed into a brick wall or concrete floor? I have a plaster board house, any ideas on best solution? - I'm unclear how you actually go shooting at the clubs. Do you have to bring your own shells, or do you just bring yourself+gun and pay for shells and clays there? - What's the best club around milton keynes that offers a reasonable site and prices? I've heard of Sherington. - Roughly how much does it cost to go shooting at a reasonably priced site? For say 50 or 100 clays (not sure how much you'd go through on average, the 25 i shot York Gate seemed to go very quickly). Thanks in advance guys, really excited about this being a potential new hobby, so any help is appreciated.