What do I need?
Air rifles and pistols are a popular and cost-effective way to enter the sport, but they should not be regarded only as entry level.
Types of clay shooting
Now you have your certificate, shotgun and know how to use it safely you can start competing…
There are a lot of different disciplines, including at the Olympic and Commonwealth games, but they can be broken down into three main categories: sporting, skeet and trap.
Sporting
This is essentially the shooting of simulated wild quarry. It is the most popular discipline in England and the types of targets thrown are often named according to the type of game they simulate such as ‘rising teal’ or ‘high driven (pheasant)’.
Skeet
This is where you shoot at the same two targets from high and low towers, and move around in an arc.
Trap
You shoot from a bay, which has five stations, and there are single or multiple traps firing targets away from you.
Click here for more information about the disciplines or how to compete.
BASC Legacy Sponsorship scheme
We have launched the BASC Legacy Sponsorship scheme which aims to support and encourage young people keen to pursue competitive clay / target shooting, with a view to progressing towards representing their country in a national team.
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Shotgun safe shot – practical testÂ
The BASC shotgun safe shot assessment has been designed to give you the chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation.
Shotgun safety officers course
Aimed at equipping you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to identify and manage issues pertaining to safety on a clay pigeon shoot.