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SIMULATED GAME ARENA

The ultimate venue for game shooting practice!
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GAME SHOOTING TUITION

Specially Designed

Our specially designed “Game Shooting Arena” boasts two high towers with 5 automatic traps throwing clays at a variety of speeds, heights and angles replicating both driven pheasant and partridges.

Oscillating Traps

Coupled to that we also have a Promatic Huntsman Trailer which comprises of 3 oscillating traps that simulate both partridge, pheasant and grouse.

Long Crossers

Two further machines located on the top of high banks present long crossers that travel from one side of the arena to the other simulating that challenging “down the line” bird!

Eight Pegs

8 “Pegs” are located 20 yards apart across the arena providing a realistic game shooting environment. No “cages” or “stands” are provided so that you have the freedom to move around under the towers.

Grouse Butt

Our purpose built Grouse Butt is where the serious game shot can practice or receive expert tuition on driven grouse targets. Shoot in the ultimate environment that would feel at home on the Yorkshire moors!

Clay Mate

4 machines can be used off the towers from our “Clay Mate” system which can also be shot “Solo” with the delay system.

Mult-Trap Handset

With 8 machines available, our multi-trap handset can be
taken with you from peg to peg under the towers. Providing unrivalled variety
of clays thrown from our tallest tower to long crossers off the earth banks.
This is coupled with a delay system so you can shoot solo or with friends.

Team Flushes

50 – 200 Bird Flushes can be run and are a fantastic way to sharpen up before the season ahead or get some mid season practice!

    We strongly advise you book the game arena, as it is in huge demand. There is no cost for the use of the game arena, you just pay for the clays you use within this area.
    Additionally you have the option to book a golf buggy to add to your realistic experience with us - please read the information provided below.

    Golf Buggy Hire

    golf buggies available

    The Game Arena is situated at the back of our 53 acre shooting ground. Whilst it is a pleasant walk, we do have golf buggies for hire should you need one. 

    07921 951477

    Orston Shooting Ground,
    Bottesford Lane,
    Orston,
    Nottingham,
    NG13 9NX

    Call: 07921 951477 | 07496 875539

    David Grayson

    CLAY INSTRUCTION

    Dave has been a regular part of the Orston Instructor Team for over a year now and we can’t remember what it was like before we had him!

    He has over 50 years shooting experience in the field. As a CPSA qualified instructor and member of the Institute of Clay shooting instructors, Dave is highly qualified to teach both beginners and competition shots.
    He has also shot clays competitively for over 15 years, with success at all levels; County, Regional, National and Internationally. So you are in perfect hands if you are a competent shot who needs coaching.
    Dave is such a lovely and personable man, we highly recommend him for anxious people and those who need encouragement.

    FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SHOTGUN OWNERSHIP

    DO I HAVE TO KEEP MY SHOTGUN AT HOME?

    No – you do not.

    Within your shotgun application form, in the section referring to storage of shotguns, you could simply state that if you were to purchase a gun you would store it at a local gun club, such as Orston Shooting Ground. We do offer long term and short-term storage options dependant on your situation. Storage is free to Club Orston members. Alternatively, you can also store it at another license holders address. We also offer options for clients who would like to purchase a shotgun prior to receiving their license, enabling them to shoot with their own gun on their lessons at Orston SG. See available guns for sale here.

     

    DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE A SHOTGUN?

    No – you do not. 

    Many people have a shotgun license and do not own a shotgun. We have guns available to hire for shotgun license holders here at Orston. The price is FREE for members of the club and £20.00/gun for non-members.

    THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION

    Your shotgun license can take anything between 6 weeks to 6 months to process depending on your local constabularies processing time. Usually the process goes like this:

     

    1. Your cheque will be banked
    2. You will receive a call from your local firearms licensing officer who will arrange an interview you.
    3. When a suitable interview date is agreed he/she will want to ask you some safety questions (most of which we will have gone through within your lessons) and ensure you are safe to have a shotgun certificate. He/she will also check your security within your house and check that it is sufficient to store shotguns within it.
    4. Providing your interview has been successful along with your medical check and reference check you will then receive your shotgun license in the post usually 2-4 weeks after completion of your interview once signed off by the head of firearms for your county.

    REFERENCES & MEDICAL CHECKS

    Amongst your shotgun license application form you will be asked to complete a medical check and supply two references. 

    Your references will be contacted at some point throughout your application process before approval. 

    You can get your medical check completed by your doctor, however recently the doctors’ fees are varying and timescales differ, so in some instances it is easier to apply through Med Cert, who charge a flat fee and have a good turnaround time. 

    APPLYING FOR YOUR LICENSE

    If you’re wanting to take shooting further at this stage, we would suggest applying for your shotgun license. This is a certificate that authorises you to purchase shotguns and ammunition. If you’re wanting to go shooting alone or hire a shotgun you will need to gain a certificate in order to do so. This certificate lasts for 5 years.

    You apply via your local firearms department, part of your local police force. Typically, local to us is Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire although you may be reading this article from further afield! Typically, this is/would have been in paper form, however in recent times certain firearms departments have moved to an online system so it is worth checking with your local department online prior to filling out a form (below). The cost of a shotgun certificate is a one-time fee of currently £80.00.  You can find your local firearms department, by simply searching on the internet ‘County Name’ Firearms department.

    When applying for your shotgun certificate the application form will be for both firearms and shotguns. For clarification when firearms are referred to, it means ‘rifles’ so therefore is not relevant to a shotgun application form. 

    Paul Murgatroyd

    CLAY INSTRUCTION

    Paul has been an invaluable member of Orston Shooting Ground over the last 4 years. Progressing from Head Groundsman, to Grounds Manager and now General Manager.

    Paul has extensive clay shooting competition experience, shooting for his County on many occasions and for the Leicestershire Police Shoot Team, winning many national titles. Paul’s ability for target setting some of the UK’s finest courses at Orston undoubtedly benefits his clients through his coaching techniques and methods. His professional and calming persona provides a very good balance for those starting on the competition ladder or wanting to develop their clay shooting skills in the sporting disciplines. Paul is APSI qualified.

    Steve Brightwell

    GAME & CLAY INSTRUCTION

    We are very lucky to have Steve as part of #TeamOrston, for those of you involved within clay shooting will know he needs no introduction! 

    Steve has won numerous national titles and is currently on th GB shooting team in countless disciplines. Having said this, Steve’s dry sense of humour and infectious talent helps encourage new individuals into the sport and is as happy to teach first time clay shooters as well as competition level shooters and game shooters!

     

    Steve Spiers​

    GAME & CLAY INSTRUCTION

    Steve’s love for clay and game shooting shines through with all his
    clients, whether offering a first time Have A Go session or teaching
    regular game shooting clients.

    A retired police officer, Steve can often be found competing around
    the County in clay shooting competitions, assisting on local game shoots
    and competing for Leicestershire Police Team.

    Andrew Watson

    GAME & CLAY INSTRUCTION

    Andrew is an APSI Fellow, meaning he brings a huge amount of experience and knowledge to all of our clients at Orston. A highly regarded instructor both on the clay ground and in the game field, Andrew brings a huge amount of success and enjoyment to his clients.

    Whether its smashing your first clay, or hitting clays off the 100 ft high tower, Andrew will bring passion, enthusiasm and enjoyment to your lesson.