jimmc Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Took my son and his friend (both 14 yr old) for clay shooting lessons (we have had two sessions) and we had a great time. None of us has done any clay shooting before. It looks like a good discipline for the boys to learn. But I have gathered now that proper instruction is essential to get the fundamentals in place. But boy, does it cost! ... £105 for one lesson for the three of us. We are going to take more lessons, but at this price there are limits! It is a pity that there are no discounts for youngsters? I haven't seen any?? I will ask them if they can do a deal for a set of lessons. Are there clubs which you can join and get some informal/occasional instruction from experienced club members? Any advice appreciated ... Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Take a lesson then practice, remembering what you were taught. Otherwise half of your next lesson will be going through the last lesson again! Try to find some friendly local shooters and ask their advice - that's how I learnt (albeit through shooting friends I already had). Quite often when you go to a friendly clay ground people will see that your new and offer advice if you seem approachable and likely to accept it. Watch others too...it does help! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Take a look on the website www.goshooting.org.uk on the 'find' section there is a pdf called the Shooting Club Directory - this lists just about all target clubs / grounds in the UK. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I've certainly seen places advertise discounts for family lessons, and those offering cheaper lessons for Juniors. Try looking up your CPSA area director on the CPSA site (www.cpsa.co.uk) and giving him a call to ask about it - the CPSA is *desperate* to promote the sport to youngsters and the last issue of "pull" mag (the CPSA tome) most regions were actively trying to get more youngsters involved! Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmc Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks folks for the comments ... My problem with getting in some practice is I don't have a gun and don't know enough yet to choose one. If I can't hire one for practice, I suppose I will just have to take the plunge. The lads are in the cadets so they are likely to be keen on shooting clays, but what suprised me when I was chatting to relatives (with no shooting background at all) was how keen their kids were to come along too. I could bring along half -a-dozen, no problem, girls as well as boys! Looks like the teenagers are bored witless with what is on offer to them. CPSA take note! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Many grounds will have guns you can use so that should not be a problem. Take a look at www.goshooting.org.uk - the clay grounds that promote themselves on this list if they are ' new shot' and / or 'young shot' friendly. There are two pdf's on the find section that list these grounds. Hope this helps. I hear what you are saying about young people, when we arrange young shot activity days where the youngsters have a go at clay shooting, air guns, gundogs etc we are always over subscribed! Best wishes David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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