Nottingham Clay Pigeon Shooting

Fed up of firing loud rifles at static targets? It's time to prove you're a real man! Chaps, clay pigeon shooting might look like the sport of choice for upper-class wotsits, but where else can you shoot real ammo at actual moving objects?

Not only is clay pigeon shooting a quality day out - it's also the perfect time to bust out your stag do fancy dress! Get into the poshest togs you can find, and remember to call each other 'old chap' as much as possible.

Taking place in a beautiful location not far from the city centre, this shoot makes the most of Nottingham's proximity to awesome countryside! You'll feel like real gents as you ruin the peace and stillness of it all with full-bore blasts at the flying clays.

There are several different shooting styles to get the hang of: rising targets, ground level targets and horizontal targets. Listen to your expert instructors, who will be beside you for every shot, and you'll get the best possible chance of smashing those discs to smithereens.

It's all about breaking the clay. Lead the target with your sights, tracking its course slightly in front of where it currently sits in the sky. Breathe in, then exhale as you let off your shots. If you've tracked the 'bird' correctly, you'll see it explode in a shower of coloured dust.

Shooting has always been a stag do favourite. In Nottingham, where the country is easily accessed, it's a quick and awesome challenge to add to your activity menu.

In a nutshell:

• Clays and ammo
• Shotguns
• Instruction and supervision
• Safety briefing