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Qualifying as a clay shooting coach w/ James Simon

Posted on February 24, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Want to make a difference? Give something back? Bask in the warm glow of shared glory? Then qualifying as a clay shooting coach could be an ideal career choice says James Simon Very often our boundless enthusiasm for our sport…

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Posted in Coaching

Young Shots Day training with Ben Hustwaite

Posted on January 21, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Recently, a lucky group of under-18s got a free coaching session and more with Ben Husthwaite at Kibworth. James Marchington reports It’s often said we need to encourage more young people into clay shooting, and help them progress, but few people…

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British Shooting’s grand return – James Marchington reports

Posted on December 19, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

British Shooting’s Grand Festival saw a welcome return to top level competition for our elite shooters. James Marchington reports It’s been a tough year for elite sport – shooting included – with ranges closed and our top shots unable to…

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The importance of movement in shooting with Dr Matt Zanis

Posted on December 15, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Rhys Plum learns about the importance of movement in shooting from Dr Matt Zanis In previous articles I have dived deep into different aspects of shooting and how the experts suggest we can improve our performance. Speaking with some of the…

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Posted in Features

The Seated Gun: Interview

Posted on December 8, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Jean-Paul Gaudin introduces Jasper Fellows to The Seated Gun and explains how he plans to make shooting accessible to all. Imagine lying in a hospital bed and being told you’ve had a terrible accident and may never walk again. Where…

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Best 24g clay cartridges according to CPSA Coach Simon Arbuckle

Posted on November 12, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

CPSA Coach Simon Arbuckle tells us to lighten up – most of us would be better off shooting 24g cartridges he argues, so here are his top picks for best 24g clay cartridges Simon was introduced to clay shooting by…

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Paul Chaplow awarded BEM

Posted on November 5, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Multiple DTL champion Paul Chaplow, of Norton in Yorkshire, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for ‘services to Clay Pigeon Shooting’ in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List this year. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the award will be presented to…

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Keep your gun safe and legal

Posted on October 7, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Lloyd Pattison looks at the options for keeping your gun safe and legal when you’re on the road Driving with your gun to a shoot is part and parcel of the sport, but not something to be taken lightly. Not only…

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Why not try a simulated game shoot

Posted on September 4, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Whether you’re preparing for the game season or just looking to have some fun, a simulated game shoot takes some beating, writes James Simon. Perhaps you love clay shooting but you’re drawn to the idea of driven game. Maybe you’re…

Olympic Trap shooter Ellie Seward interview

Posted on August 17, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

OT star Ellie Seward with Jasper Fellows on how shooting takes her around the world. Where were you at 22? I was selling TV’s, desperately trying to scrape together enough commission to cover the weekend’s cartridges while dreaming of travelling…