Frequently Asked Questions

Is shooting safe?

Clay target shooting is among the safest of participation sports (though there is no perfectly safe sport). Finding statistics is made more difficult by the lack of injuries among shooters! We can only maintain that good record by being constantly vigilant in upholding safety standards. A gun cannot be dangerous by itself - it is an inanimate object after all - but it has the potential to be lethal if misused. As the saying has it, safety is no accident.

Does it hurt to fire a shotgun?

What should I wear to go shooting?

What are some common safety concerns to be aware of when shooting a shotgun?

How do I choose the right ear and eye protection for shooting?

How do I hold a shotgun correctly?

What is the proper stance for shooting a shotgun?

How do I choose the right shotgun for me?

What is the best way to store a shotgun?

How do I clean and maintain a shotgun?

What is the difference between different types of shotgun cartridges?

What is the proper etiquette for shooting on a range or in the field?

What is the proper way to transport a shotgun?

I loved my first shooting experience and would like to do more! What options do I have?

What do I need to start shooting?

What do all of these gauges mean?

Is it essential to have a 12 gauge shotgun if you want to compete?

What should I do if I see someone acting in an unsafe manner on the range?

I don't want to kill anything! Is shotgun shooting still for me?

I'm scared! Should I even bother learning to shoot?

Can Warm Barrels help me to buy the correct shotgun for me?

how do I load and unload a shotgun safely?

How much does shooting cost?

Can anyone have a shooting lesson?

Almost anyone! If you’ve ever been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to 3 months or more in prison, you are likely to be prohibited from possessing, including temporarily, a firearm of any kind under Section 21 of the Firearms Act (1968). For anyone else, as long you’re physically capable of holding a shotgun and you understand the need for safety to be paramount, you are very welcome to take a lesson.