Barnstaple, EX31
North Devon Shooting Ground is the go-to destination for clay pigeon shooting in the region, providing a professionally run, welcoming and thoroughly enjoyable shooting experience for everyone from complete beginners visiting a shooting ground for the very first time to experienced shots looking to sharpen their skills on a well-designed range. The ground offers a range of disciplines and target presentations designed to test and entertain shooters of all ability levels in a safe, well-managed environment with experienced instructors on hand throughout.
For newcomers to clay pigeon shooting, the experience begins with a thorough safety briefing and a practical introduction to gun handling and shooting technique from one of the ground’s qualified instructors. The instruction here is patient, clear and above all effective, with the aim of getting you breaking clays confidently and safely as quickly as possible. The satisfaction of hitting your first clay is a genuine revelation for most first-timers, and the progression from that initial success to breaking targets consistently is both rapid and deeply rewarding.
The ground offers a variety of shooting stands and target presentations that simulate different game shooting scenarios, from the climbing high pheasants of a driven game day to the fast, low grouse that test your reactions and gun handling to the limit. Whether you shoot regularly and want to practise against specific target types or you simply want to try shooting for the first time, the team at North Devon Shooting Ground will put together the right programme for you.
Shotguns and cartridges can be hired or purchased on site, making the experience entirely accessible for those who do not own or wish to travel with their own equipment. Safety equipment including ear protection and eye protection is also provided as standard.
North Devon Shooting Ground offers an enjoyable and surprisingly inclusive introduction to a sport that many people find deeply satisfying once they give it a try.
