Clay
Pigeon Shooting is one of the
fastest growing
sports enjoyed by men, women and
juniors of all ages.
If you have never shot a clay before and think this
could be the sport for you then
contact your local
ground that you will find on
this site.
Most grounds will offer coaching or practice on
non - competition days and will
be happy to advise
and guide you on your way into
this great and
enjoyable pastime.
Once you have decided that this is the sport for
you then you will need to apply
for your shotgun
certificate. As long as you fit
the basic criteria below
you should have no trouble being
granted a licence
and be well on the way to owning
your own sporting shotgun/s.
In order to own firearms or purchase ammunition, sportsmen and women need
to possess a shotgun
certificate
The certificates are issued by
the police
after thorough
investigation. A serious
criminal
record will prevent
someone from ever owning a
gun.
As
well as being satisfied with the
character and
honesty of an
applicant, the police will visit
the
applicant to ensure that the
firearm will be kept
in a safe
and secure place. For most
people, this
will be in a
locked, metal cabinet, bolted to
the wall.
The certificates are
renewable every five years on
payment of a fee but can be
withdrawn by the police
at any
time if the holder is seen to
present a danger
to public
safety or the peace.
Forms are available on request
from your local Police Authority
HQ.
Details on
shotgun ownership for other
countries will
be added soon.
