First Shoot

Is clay pigeon shooting safe for beginners? Yes. Safety is the foundation of every experience at Weston Lodge Shooting Ground, and every session begins with a comprehensive safety briefing before anyone steps onto a shooting stand. You'll be closely supervised by experienced CPSA-qualified instructors throughout your visit. Eye and ear protection are provided, all equipment is carefully maintained, and you'll only progress once you're comfortable with each stage. Our aim is t

How do you shoot clay pigeons? It starts with learning the fundamentals rather than trying to hit every target straight away. Your instructor will identify your dominant eye, help you adopt a comfortable stance and show you how to mount the shotgun correctly. As each clay is launched, you'll learn how to follow its flight smoothly before taking the shot. Throughout your session, our instructors provide clear guidance and practical tips, helping you build confidence and improv

What is included in a clay pigeon shooting package? Everything you need to enjoy your experience is provided by Weston Lodge Shooting Ground, so there's no need to bring your own equipment. Your booking includes one-to-one instruction from a dedicated instructor, use of our competition-standard 12 and 20 bore shotguns, eye and ear protection, a full safety and technique briefing, all clays and cartridges, personalised scorecards and gold, silver and bronze medals for the high

Not at all. Most people who visit Weston Lodge Shooting Ground are complete beginners, and our experienced CPSA-qualified instructors will guide you through every step. You'll receive a full safety briefing before you begin, along with expert tuition on how to safely handle the shotgun, use the equipment and hit your first targets. All safety equipment is provided, so there's no need to bring any specialist kit. If you're wondering whether you need previous experience for cla