Clay Pigeon Shooting Lessons
Clay Pigeon Shooting is one of the safest sports in the country, and we aim to keep it that way.
Safety always comes first & strict safety procedures are in place at all of our events. Great Britain has a world-class National Team, who have won Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals at the 2000, 2012, 2016, 2020 & 2024 Olympic Games.
Beginners are always welcome at our events. Currently we hold a clay pigeon shoot every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & alternate Saturdays.
You’ll be provided with a safety briefing, full tuition, hearing / eye protection, clays & cartridges. Use of the guns is free of charge, we have a large choice of Beretta shotguns, 12 & 20 gauge for the exclusive use of our shooting lessons.
Ladies & children ( 5ft + tall ) over the age of 14 are welcome, we have a selection of smaller gauge guns to use.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All of our instructors are suitably qualified & experienced shooters.
Pre-booking & payment is required, bookings on the day aren’t possible.
For guests with their own guns weekdays are recommended, Saturdays are available very occasionally at short notice only.
The Essex Shooting Ground, Fyfield, near Ongar, Essex. Nearest postcode CM5 0SG
Map link to Essex Shooting Ground
Alternate Saturdays 11am until 3pm upcoming dates Dec 7th & 21st Jan 4th & 18th Feb 1st, March 1st, 15th & 29th
Wednesday 11am until 3pm
Thursday 11am until 3pm
Friday 12pm until 4pm ( 12pm until 3pm in winter time, from when the clocks change )
50 shots per guest including full tuition, safety equipment & all consumables required. Tuition takes place either individually, or in small groups. If you have a group 4 +) to book in for a special occasion you’ll be with your own instructor & we’ll provide a winner’s trophy free of charge, please ask for details when booking.
Weekday £84 per guest ( including 50 clays & cartridges ) sessions last around an hour
Saturday £69 per guest ( including 50 clays & cartridges ) complete beginners sessions last around an hour on a beginners layout
For customers with their own guns & cartridges, on weekdays £45 per hour + clays at 36p each. Saturdays ( when available ) £65 per hour + clays at 36p each
We have number of free lance instructors available for you to book:
Phil Butcher is a very experienced shooter in all of the disciplines. Retired London Gunmaker, well suited to individuals that are interested in fine tuning their technique.
For guests who are thinking of taking up the sport & applying for a shotgun certificate we offer a safety certificate lesson, takes between 90 to 120 minutes, involves a checklist of procedures you’ll need to understand & shooting at 50 clays & cartridges with an instructor, costs £110.00 weekdays only.
To enquire please email [email protected]
There are two very nice country pubs nearby for meals afterwards, the Black Bull & the Queens Head both in Fyfield.