Clay Pigeon Shooting Stag Weekends

I bet you didn't know this but clay pigeon shooting is formally known amongst the British gentry as Inanimate Bird Shooting. In a nutshell it is the art of shooting special flying targets known as clay pigeons or clay targets with a shotgun.

Clay pigeon shooting is definitely a stag weekend activity for men who want to bust out in tweed, deer stalkers and pipes; I say men but somewhere along the line Madonna decided she loved the sport. As an activity I don't think it could be any more British but the only difference from the real thing is that you won't have Rover slobbering over a freshly shot pigeon.

It is a real skill to hit those clay pigeons and an excellent test of hand eye coordination. The art is to follow the target from the moment it is released from the trap but remember to keep the shotgun firmly buried into your shoulder because it delivers one hell of a kick back. Having been known to dislocate an unsuspecting shoulder.

Comprises of two elements that men love best - guns and competitive rivalry

As with other stag do ideas you will receive expert tuition before competing in a gentlemanly manner against your chums. There really isn't too much equipment to worry about - a shotgun and ear protectors are provided and the rest (by this I mean the tweed) is optional.

This activity comprises of two elements that men love best - guns and competitive rivalry; so if having a shot doesn't have you reaching for the nearest tequila bottle then stag weekend activities like these are for you.