Recent content by AJB Temple

As a novice, I've watched this debate with interest and a degree of amazement. There does not seem to be much money in this sport, and it's evidently reliant on a lot of goodwill from referees.  No one is infallible and if I was a referee and a competitor was abusive to me they would get short...

My thoughts as a novice as well. Had a gun 30 years ago and was a decent shot at farm clay shoots (at least in my mind). Break of  28 years apart from a few corporate type and birthday shoots (lessons / loaner gun).  Started recently with No 1 offspring (22) and I've had 6 lessons and 10...

What the coach does for me:  Check gun fit (done proper in shop, so OK) and eye dominance Go on and on and on about gun mount, stance, etc.  This is good and ingrains habit quickly.  Teaches me about safety.  Teaches me how to observe, plan and shoot different target types.   Gives me a...

You can also consider the shooting ground at Deal.  Under an hour from Tentederden and half an hour or so from Canterbury.  Very good pub nearby and a golf course if that is your thing.  

Wonko, you have to remember I am a beginner.  So things like a routine through the stands that I can practice on my own, is useful.  Just things like operating the clay release system (many traps have multiple options) is a tad confusing if you have never done it before.  Things many people may...

I understand Adam, but we must consider this: there are endless reports of GP surgeries having 3 week waits to see a doctor, GPs retiring early due to stress, etc.  GPs her to prioritise and they must make a choice between prioritising a certificate for a leisure activity or dealing with sick...

There has been some media coverage of the politics of this, that I have heard on Radio 4.  Sorry, I cannot provide a link. The gist of it was that it was recognised that sporting gun owners need transparency and fairness as to the cost of medical certificates and the timescale for delivering...

Martin.  Thank you.  However, let me explain.  I am a novice.  I wanted to instil good practice at the outset.  So a few lessons is good,  but a lot of that for me is about learning the ground and trap layout at my local club in an effective way.  I don't know anyone there, so it is also a good...

Thanks Martin.  I have my own gun now that fits.  No 1 offspring is using the shooting club guns and so they are what they are.  If he gets keen we will get him his license and his own gun, or I will get a second inexpensive gun on my sheet that fits him.  

Thanks guys.  Seems to be some real knowledge here.  

Thanks Woody.  Doug above also recommended JBD and I will be giving that a go in September. 4 prepaid lessons already booked at West Kent for August as they have a 30%~ discount deal in August.  

We shall see as I have just ordered a pair a few days ago.  Their service is excellent (sent me several trial frames with no bother and no deposit) and the owner is readily available for a chat.  Prices vary quite a lot depending on the quality and prescription required.  I will post up when...

Thanks Diver.  My understanding is West Kent from their rule book only allow their own coaches.  I don't mind spending a bit of cash as realise I can spend a lot of money on clays and cartridges, building in bad habits.  Coaches seem (based on limited experience) to seek to turn me into them...

Thanks all.  The second coach I have had for the last couple of lessons is very clear about why I miss rather than just where.  There is specific and clear advice about what to correct.  The bizarre thing is that I get nervous. Even though the outcome doesn't matter.  Coach thinks this is OK as...

New  forum member and re-starting shooting after a very long break, so back to being a novice.   In order not to build in random bad habits, I have started with lessons.  My first coach, two lessons was very nice - but not very critical - and I had to change as I wanted to shoot on Fridays when...