First time shoot

[Gary]

Hi every one , Gary from Birmingham , I have been having lessons from a Cpsa instructor on his privat land , he has a high house and a low house set up , I have had about 5 lessons of him so far , I have got my licence and just bought a brand new silver pigeon , he has told me I now need to get out and get some practic in so I have contacted garlands shootin club in Tamworth and asked if I can just go on my own and practic there , the young lady I spoke to said yes I can on Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday cos they have button boys and it an open shoot excuse my ignorance but what is a button boy and what is an open shoot?

 

[Sian]

Hi every one , Gary from Birmingham , I have been having lessons from a Cpsa instructor on his privat land , he has a high house and a low house set up , I have had about 5 lessons of him so far , I have got my licence and just bought a brand new silver pigeon , he has told me I now need to get out and get some practic in so I have contacted garlands shootin club in Tamworth and asked if I can just go on my own and practic there , the young lady I spoke to said yes I can on Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday cos they have button boys and it an open shoot excuse my ignorance but what is a button boy and what is an open shoot?

welcome Gary.  Her term button boy means there is an individual who will press the release button when you call for the clay.  When you are ready to call PULL he will set the clay off.  Open means you just turn up and shoot, no booking in like you have to for  some special shoots or even some registered.  Registered means it's a competition and if you are a member of the CPSA they would record your score.

Let me just clarify that Open shoots can also be competitions but you don't have to be a member of the CPSA and the score will not be recorded by them.

 

[Gary]

welcome Gary.  Her term button boy means there is an individual who will press the release button when you call for the clay.  When you are ready to call PULL he will set the clay off.  Open means you just turn up and shoot, no booking in like you have to for  some special shoots or even some registered.  Registered means it's a competition and if you are a member of the CPSA they would record your score.

Let me just clarify that Open shoots can also be competitions but you don't have to be a member of the CPSA and the score will not be recorded by them.

thanx Sian much appreciated ,one more thing , I have a friend who is having lessons , could he come and shoot with me or does he need his licence first.

 

[Sian]

I think you will find that he would need to be with an instructor from that ground rather than you as he has no licence.  Most grounds have an exemption certificate to allow non licence holders to shoot but I think most if not all would expect one of their people to accompany them.

 

[MEM62]

I think you will find that he would need to be with an instructor from that ground rather than you as he has no licence.  Most grounds have an exemption certificate to allow non licence holders to shoot but I think most if not all would expect one of their people to accompany them.

As someone new to shooting this still surprises me on the basis that all you need to obtain a license is apply for it.  There is no requirement for training or previous experience with firearms safety.  In theory, if you have a license you can go shoot at a lot of grounds with no assessment of your ability or, more importantly, how safely you handle your shotgun. 

 

[Sian]

As someone new to shooting this still surprises me on the basis that all you need to obtain a license is apply for it.  There is no requirement for training or previous experience with firearms safety.  In theory, if you have a license you can go shoot at a lot of grounds with no assessment of your ability or, more importantly, how safely you handle your shotgun. 

I know but the grounds are in charge if they have their own person accompanying a non licence holder whereas they have no idea what your abilities are.  You are in charge of yourself and have responsibility therefore for your actions.  You will find though with shooting schools and some clubs before they allow you to participate they will often run you through your paces to ensure you are a safe shot.  I always remember going to a little club in the Midlands run by shooters and having never been there before they wanted to give us a safety talk and someone watched us for a couple of stands. 

In theory you are correct but try being unsafe just once at many places and you will soon know about it from the other shooters around you.