Clay pigeon shooting is the most popular form of shooting in the UK, according to the most recent Value of Shooting report from the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA).
In fact, CPSA data showed that 366,000 people participated in this discipline of shooting in 2024, more than triple the number of people involved in the next most-popular disciplines of air rifle and pistol shooting or small-bore rifle shooting.
If you are new to the sport of clay pigeon shooting, or are considering giving it a try, you may be thinking about buying some of your own safety equipment before heading to a target range.
What equipment do you need to start clay pigeon shooting?
One of the most appealing aspects of clay pigeon shooting is that you don’t need to invest in a lot of expensive equipment to get started, as most of what you need can easily be hired or provided at the range you visit.
However, if you require prescription lenses to improve your vision in daily life, you may want to invest in your own pair of clay pigeon shooting glasses.
These are a vital piece of safety equipment as they will not only protect your eyes, but also improve your accuracy on the range.
One of the best options if you are new to the sport is one of the models from Safe Shot. These clay pigeon shooting glasses are available in a range of lens tints, as well as with prescription, single vision or bifocal lenses.
This ensures you can tailor your shooting glasses to suit your needs, helping you enjoy your time on the shooting range and allowing you to improve your technique.
You could also opt for photochromic lenses, which simply means that the lens tint changes to suit the lighting conditions you’re shooting in.
This can be a cost-effective option for shooting in the UK, where conditions can vary considerably day to day.
