Independent Shooting, Shotgun & Licensing Advice

Our independent shooting advice helps beginners and experienced shooters make informed decisions about clay shooting techniques, shotgun choice and developing their skills. Guns & Clays provides practical guidance tailored to your experience, questions and goals.

Independent Shooting Advice for Beginners and Experienced Shooters

Confidential & Independent

Your consultation is private and completely independent of gun retailers, manufacturers and licensing authorities.

England & Wales

Independent advice and support available throughout England and Wales via scheduled telephone consultations.

Telephone Consultations

Speak directly with an experienced consultant from the comfort of your own home at a pre-booked appointment time.

What Can We Help With?

Independent advice on improving your shooting, difficult targets, gun fit and technique, as well as shotgun purchases, certificates and licensing matters.

Improve Your Shooting

Practical advice on technique, gun mount, stance, lead and troublesome targets to help identify why you are missing and improve your shooting.

Help With Difficult Targets

Struggling with crossers, going-away birds, incomers or another particular target? Talk through the problem and get practical advice on where you may be going wrong.

Buying Your First Shotgun

Independent advice on choosing a shotgun that suits you, including gun fit, bore, intended use, budget and experience level — without pressure to buy a particular make or model.

Additional Areas We Can Help With

Used Gun Checks & Valuations

Before committing to a purchase, receive independent guidance on condition, suitability and market value.

Licensing Questions

Guidance on common licensing concerns, storage requirements and certificate-related queries.

Shooting Technique Advice

Talk through problems with your shooting, including gun mount, stance, lead, consistency and particular targets you regularly struggle to hit.

Why Choose An Independent Consultant?

Receive practical guidance without retailer influence, manufacturer bias or licensing authority affiliation. Every consultation is tailored to your circumstances and questions.

No Retailer Influence

Advice based on your needs rather than selling products.

No Manufacturer Bias

Independent opinions without pressure towards any particular brand.

Confidential Consultations

Private one-to-one discussions tailored to your circumstances.

Practical Experience

Guidance based on real-world shooting and licensing experience.

Shotgun Certificate Applications

Step-by-step guidance on the application process, medicals, references and what to expect from your local licensing department

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Renewals & Variations

Advice on renewals, changes to your circumstances, adding or removing shotguns and avoiding common delays.

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Buying Your First Shotgun

Independent advice on choosing a shotgun to suit your budget, intended use and experience level.

Find out more →

Used Gun Checks & Valuations

Before committing to a purchase, receive independent guidance on condition, suitability and market value.

Find out more →

Licensing Questions

Guidance on common licensing concerns, storage requirements and certificate-related queries.

Find out more →

Shooting & Equipment Advice

Practical advice on shotgun fit, cartridge selection, equipment and shooting-related matters.

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Book Your Consultation

Book a confidential telephone consultation and receive practical, independent guidance tailored to your circumstances. Available throughout England and Wales by appointment.

    
 
 
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   Simon Norris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an experience day with Guns and Clays recently, our instructor, Richard Halsall gave us a fantastic time. He was a great instructor and made it a very memorable time for both my son and I. He even let my wife have a couple of shots. We didn't stop laughing the whole time and look forward to going back soon for some coaching maybe.
  
 
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   Barry Frost 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had out 1st experience of shooting shotguns with Guns & Clays last Sunday and Richard was an exceptional instructor. His patience for myself and my partner as complete novices was remarkable and made us feel at ease using these guns. From the initial walk through instruction to firing the guns at the clays this was a great experience and would definitely recommend Richard to anyone wishing to have a go at clay shooting which is not as easy as first thought but amazing when you nail them with a blast from the shotguns. We used 20 and 12 bore shotguns on the day which was great !!! Well Done Richard !!!
  
 
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   Carmen Li 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fun experience. Excellent instructions from Mike. Would go back for more training but first need to build upper body strength.
  
 
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   Joshwin felix 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a first time shooter I was nervous when I came, I was quickly put to ease after speaking to Mike Williams the instructor. He has a lot of experience, very funny and a great tutor.

I missed my first few shots but with the right guidance I managed blast a few clays.

Overall I've had a great experience and would definitely recommend anyone to try it.
  
 
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   charlene smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fab time… great for groups Richard is so helpful and professional
  
 
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   keeley Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booked an experience for two, our first time trying clay pigeon shooting (quite nervous to start). Met Mike the instructor on the day and he was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great tutor. To our surprise we hit quite a few clays and that was down to his great tips and knowledge! It was great because he varied the set up and difficulty as we went along. We really enjoyed it and would definitely do it again. The surroundings were beautiful too. Thank you to the guns and clays team- highly recommended
  
 
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   Whitney Oladele 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a brilliant time! It was our first time shooting. Richard was so kind and patient, we got on like a house on fire and I'm already making plans to book with him again! I really recommend you go along and have a go.
  
 
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   CHRIS MORGAN 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son and I had a session with Richard and really enjoyed it. Richard was such a good instructor and will be booking another session again.
  
 
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   Graham Waddington 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I bought a 100 clay package, at Cambridge, and had a really great time.  Richard was an excellent instructor, friendly, and helpful.
I will be booking his services for my son's birthday
  
 
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   Samantha Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a brilliant session yesterday with Richard, good laugh and a lot of fun!
Will definitely be coming to go again sometime in the near future!

Over great experience
  
 
  
  
 
 
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