Clay Pigeon Shooting Resources & Recommended Links
Trusted resources. Useful information.
Explore trusted clay pigeon shooting resources and useful links from Guns & Clays. This directory brings together leading UK shooting organisations, including the CPSA and BASC, shooting industry news, equipment and cartridge suppliers, safety and training information, and firearms licensing resources. For shooters in our local area, we also provide quick access to firearms licensing information for Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. Whether you are new to clay pigeon shooting or an experienced shooter, these recommended resources provide useful information, guidance and contacts.
Governing Bodies & National Associations
- CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) – The national governing body for clay target shooting in England.
- BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) – Essential for UK conservation, legal advice, and sector updates.
- National Rifle Association of the UK – Governing body for full-bore and target shooting sports.
- The Game Fair – The premier annual gathering for the UK shooting community.
- Countryside Alliance – Rural advocacy, legal support, and rural representation.
Guns & Clays provides professional clay pigeon shooting tuition and training in Cambridgeshire, including preparation for the CPSA Shotgun Skills Diploma. Shooters looking for independent help with shotgun certificates, firearms licensing or purchasing a shotgun can also use our independent shotgun advice service.
Industry News & Media
- Clay Shooting Magazine – The UK’s leading dedicated publication for the sport.
- Shooting UK – Comprehensive news, reviews, and event listings.
- Gun Trade World – Focuses on the trade and commercial side of the industry.
- The Field – Traditional publication covering country pursuits and shooting lifestyle.
- Shooting Times – Long-standing weekly magazine for game and clay shooters.
- Fieldsports Channel – Digital TV channel covering shooting sports and country life.
Equipment, Cartridges & Retail
- Beretta – Major global manufacturer of competition and field shotguns.
- Browning – Leading provider of over-and-under shotguns popular on UK grounds.
- Hull Cartridge – Prominent UK-based manufacturer of shotgun ammunition.
- Gamebore – High-performance cartridge manufacturer widely used by clay shooters.
- Holland & Holland – World-renowned bespoke gunmakers representing the pinnacle of British gunmaking.
Safety, Insurance & Training
- BASC Insurance Services – Specialized public liability and member insurance for shooters.
- Health & Safety Executive (HSE Shooting Guidance) – Official UK regulatory guidelines on range safety and explosives storage.
- British Shooting – The high-performance body developing Olympic and pathway shooting talent.
Safety, Insurance & Training
- Visit Cambridgeshire – Regional tourism board supporting local leisure economy.
- Northamptonshire Tourism / Explore Northants Local destination guide highlighting regional activities.
- Forestry England – Manages public forests across the region, relevant to rural access. National Trust – Major custodian of historic estates and countryside spaces locally.
- Country Land and Business Association (CLA) – Represents rural landowners across the East and Midlands.
- Ordnance Survey – Essential mapping resource for locating rural grounds and country tracks.
Regional Police & Firearms Licensing Units
Crucial local resources for certificate applications, renewals, and legal compliance in your specific coverage area ).
- Cambridgeshire Constabulary Firearms Licensing – Official licensing portal and updates for Cambs & Peterborough.
- Bedfordshire Police Firearms Licensing – Application forms and guidance for Bedfordshire certificate holders.
- Hertfordshire Constabulary Firearms Licensing – Official safety guidance and application procedures for Herts.
- Northamptonshire Police Firearms Licensing – Direct portal for Northants shotgun and firearm applications.
- BCH Firearms Licensing Service Updates – Important regional portal tracking processing times across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.
If you own or use a shotgun in Cambridgeshire or the surrounding counties, your local police firearms licensing department is responsible for shotgun certificate applications, renewals and variations. The links below provide direct access to official firearms licensing information for Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and neighbouring areas.
