Firearms > Introduction to Safe Shooting with Shotguns

Aim: to provide a thorough, structured introduction to the safe use and handling of shotguns. Only too often are tragic and needless accidents reported in the media due to misuse and handling of shotguns.

Clay target shooting and live quarry shooting are becoming increasingly popular, generating increased income into rural areas. It is an activity which can be experienced and enjoyed by a broad range of people of differing age, gender and size.

The training package provided is initially to provide knowledge in the safe use and handling of shotguns. It is aimed at providing skills to people who not only enjoy shooting as a leisure activity, but, also to those who are carrying-out valuable pest and predator control within rural areas and is inclusive to both youngsters and adults. It is predominantly based at people who either live or work in the countryside that do not wish to gain advanced coaching skills or advanced marksmanship techniques, but, do need to acquire competent fieldcraft skills, whilst enabling themselves and other land users to remain safe.

I Day Course:    Integrates theory and practice

Course content:

• Recognise a range of shotguns and cartridges
• Identify features of a shotgun and cartridge
• Discuss live quarry shooting
• Demonstrate safe handling of a shotgun and correct shooting technique
• Demonstrate safe field practice
• Demonstrate correct gun cleaning technique
• Discuss safe storage of guns and ammunition
• Discuss legislation related to practical use and storage
• Lunch & refreshments inclusive
• Available to a broad range of learners of differing age, gender, size

Pre-requisites:  A reasonable level of physical fitness

Attendees must comply with Section 21 of the Firearms act

Assessment:     Informal and developmental observation from instructor
Candidate to receive certificate on course content delivered

How is the course delivered?

1 to 1 tuition will be given during the practical session.
The trainer will be with the learner and in full control of the shotgun at all times

How do I book this course?

A L Rural
- for a specialist countryside experience

Contact: Ann Litchfield

Tel:   07980284549

Email: alrural@hotmail.co.uk

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