What is Clay Target Shooting?

Clay pigeon shooting is the art of shooting at a special flying target, known as clay pigeons or clay targets, with a shotgun. The terminology commonly used by clay shooters often relates to times past, when live pigeon competitions were held. Although such competitions were made illegal in 1921, a target is still called a 'target', a hit is referred to as a 'hit' and the machine which projects the targets is know as a 'trap'.

Clay pigeon shooting is currently enjoyed by 9 - 90 year olds of either sex. It is a hobby that can provide great personal fulfillment, and may be enjoyed with just a few friends on a very informal basis, in a more organised fashion at a local gun club or shooting school, or at competition level from registered CPSA events to County, Regional, National and International competitions including the Commonwealth and Olympic games.

Clay pigeon shooting is a strongly supported sport, with an active CPSA membership of approximately 25,000 participating at all shooting levels from farm and syndicate shoots through to national, registered and International competitions. The CPSA regulates the standards of safety and competition at 450 affiliated and registered grounds around the country.

Participants in the sport come from a wide variety of social backgrounds with a particular increase in the number of women and children coming into it, making clay pigeon shooting more and more a family orientated sport.

More Info and Contact

Click here to go to the SCTSC website, where you will find more information about the club, including prices and how to find the club.

The Club Secretary can be contacted on:

Tel Mil: 948 79 2133
Tel Civ: +49 (0) 5254 982 2133
Email: info@sctsc.co.uk