Spiderdude Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hello All, I have just placed my first post in the "Clay Pigeon" forum so thought I would formally introduce myself. I have had a passing interest in taking up Clay Pigeon shooting for sometime. But my other hobbie (motorcycling) tended to take up my time and money. But, after much thought I have decided to call time on the bikes. (my own mortality became a recurring dream) So I have now applied for my licence, had my first lesson and attended my first show. So far, enjoying the reading and the shooting. I live in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and will be trying out some of the shooting grounds locally. Looking forward to talking, reading and listening to the experts on here. Once I feel comfortable and have got myself sorted, I will start letter writing and talking to local guys & landowners about some field shooting. So far I have found this site excellent and of great use, with some interesting threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm in the same area and just applied also Who did you have your lesson with and how did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 hi m8 you just made the biggest mistake of ya life you will never find enough time to shoot work gets in the way a lot enjoy it got me hooked a year ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spiderdude Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 NickP, I have posted here my first lesson info in Clay Pigeon section on here. Went to Park Lodge and had lesson with Brian. Lasted 90 minutes going from basic safety thru to breaking some clays. I used their Beretta which felt good & comfortable. All in clays, cartridges @ lesson £76. Got my second next Saturday morning. Grounds were virtually empty from 9 till 10.30, so didn't feel uncomfortable or self conscious that I was a newbie. Good luck with your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Alright Bud im in Huddersfield If you ever fancy clay shooting over this way I know plenty of decent little shoots Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 welcome to forum bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Bullet1747, yeah that did cross my mind... I am on the road an awful lot. So when possible and bearing safety & security in mind I'll take the opportunity to have a shoot at different grounds around the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Daveo26, going to give Farnley a go once I get my certificate and gun. But will definitely give you a shout. Thanks, I appreciate the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 NickP, I have posted here my first lesson info in Clay Pigeon section on here. Went to Park Lodge and had lesson with Brian. Lasted 90 minutes going from basic safety thru to breaking some clays. I used their Beretta which felt good & comfortable. All in clays, cartridges @ lesson £76. Got my second next Saturday morning. Grounds were virtually empty from 9 till 10.30, so didn't feel uncomfortable or self conscious that I was a newbie. Good luck with your application. I noticed the thread just after asking Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 pity you didnt post over xmas we went for a clay shoot in santa hats very good and the other shooters on here very helpfull ,if we have another you will have to come a long you can allways borrow one of my guns if ya not sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spiderdude Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Just had the call from the FLO, coming to see me Friday... Hopefully won't be too long now till I can go spend some dosh on my own gun... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 welcome, where abouts in wakey are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 welcome fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 TomV, I am in Ossett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 TomV, I am in Ossett. theres a clay ground in allerton bywater, so not too far away! Also try recbeck farm shop as he stocks a few second hand guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 theres a clay ground in allerton bywater, so not too far away! Also try recbeck farm shop as he stocks a few second hand guns Redbeck has been recommended for cartridges and hear a few mention Allerton. So once sorted will give both a whirl. Thanks very much for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Any details on the allerton bywater clay ground It's about one village over from me so could be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Allerton Bywater Colliery CPC Church Lane West Yorkshire 0113 287 0820 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ta, Might be worth it if time doesnt allow a trip to parklodge :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spiderdude Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just had the visit from the local enquiry officer... Really nice guy, though I would have appreciated my cat not sticking her head into his coffee when he put it down! All seems to have gone well and doesn't envisage any issues. Just got to speak to my co-signator and then put it past his boss. He says that they have tightened up in West Yorkshire on the applications now, the big thing for them is experience. They won't grant a licence generally, unless the applicant has either shot regularly or is/has undertaken lessons at an approved location. It is more to do with safety than the ability, they just want the applicant to know how to handle a shotgun safely prior to giving them a licence to buy one. They are currently looking at 4 weeks from visit to certificate being handed over, that is in most cases. I am hoping mine will be quicker, says he will come out same day I call him to check cabinet and hand over certificate. (Should it be approved) So fingers crossed that by April I will be the owner of my own kit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Welcome to pigeon watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 hello and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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