Guests allowed at clay pigeon shoots??

[19powell90 89]

hi i am just wondering are non license holders allowed to come with you to a clay shoot?

 

if so are they allowed to shoot your gun??

 

scott

[samearl14 11]

They are where i go. Aslong as the certificate holder is present, a non certificate holder is allowed to shoot.

[19powell90 89]

ok thanks, just wanted to check on here before i ring when there open.

 

scott

[19powell90 89]

just rang the club ( forgot they were open today ) and he said non sgc holders are allowed

 

thanks agen

 

scott

[The one 8,594]

Same here they have spare guns for folk to have a try and see if they like it

[harrycatcat 31]

Clay shoots have to have an exemption from the police that has to be renewed I think its every 3 or 5 years so that non cert holders can have a go.

I had to accompany the police the last time they came to check our ground thats how I know.

 

 

Have a look here as it explains it better http://www.claypigeonshoots.co.uk/faqs.shtml

Edited August 18, 2011 by harrycatcat

[IanB 0]

Depends on the clay ground, the one I visited the last fortnight you need a license to shoot there and any guests..

[jackinbox99 41]

Yep all depends on the ground. I know mine doesnt even check that you are a registered license holder when you turn up. I often take non-licensed friends with me shooting but of course I supervise them and make sure they are okay.

[welshboy454 3]

An extract from the legal guidance.

 

Home / Advice Centre / Firearms And Explosives Licensing / Guidance on Firearms Act 1968, Section 11(6)

Guidance on Firearms Act 1968, Section 11(6)

 

 

In order to assist your application, the law in relation to conducting a clay pigeon shooting event is quoted below and some guidance on the operation of the event is attached.

Section 11(6) of the Firearms Act 1968 states:

"A person may, without holding a shotgun certificate, use a shotgun at a time and place approved for shooting at artificial targets by the Chief Officer of police for the area in which that place is situated."

• The organiser of any clay pigeon shoot at which persons who do not hold a shotgun certificate wish to shoot must apply to the Chief Officer for the area in which the shoot is to take place for an exemption under section 11(6) of the 1968 Firearms Act.
  
• This allows non-certificate holders to possess shot guns at a time and place approved by the Chief Officer for shooting at artificial targets which normally, though not exclusively, includes clay pigeons.
  
• This exemption applies ONLY to shotguns falling under Section 2 of the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended).
  
• Any person, under 15 years of age, using a shotgun must be supervised by an adult (over 21yrs). (Firearms Act 1968, Section 22(3)).
  
• Prohibited persons as defined by Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 (If known) must not be permitted to be in possession of guns or ammunition.
  
• The owners of any shotguns used on the site are reminded that the security of those guns remains solely their responsibility.