Incorporating shooting activities into a lads' weekend injects excitement and friendly competition, making it an ideal choice for groups seeking memorable experiences or to generate banter between elements of the group that haven't met before. Here's why shooting is a fantastic addition to your itinerary:
Competitive Thrill
Shooting activities naturally foster a competitive spirit. Whether aiming for clay targets or scoring points on a range, participants can challenge each other, celebrate victories, and enjoy light-hearted banter over near-misses. This friendly rivalry enhances camaraderie and keeps the energy high throughout the weekend.
Variety of Shooting Experiences
Shooting encompasses a range of activities, each offering unique challenges and excitement:
Clay Pigeon Shooting:
Participants use shotguns to shoot clay targets launched into the air in different patterns to mimic different types of game, testing reflexes and precision. It's a traditional and popular choice for group events.
Target Shooting
Target shooting is all about precision and control, making it a thrilling and skillful activity for groups. Participants typically aim at stationary targets, focusing on achieving the best score and improving their accuracy with each shot. This activity offers the chance to handle a variety of firearms, depending on the location, including:
Handguns: Such as the Glock 17 or the classic Colt 1911, ideal for close-range target shooting.
Rifles: Semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15, or traditional bolt-action rifles, great for long-range precision.
Sniper Rifles: At select locations, you may even get the chance to test your skill with a sniper rifle, honing your ability to hit distant targets.
Revolvers: Classic options like the Smith & Wesson Model 686 provide a taste of old-school shooting.
Shotguns: While primarily used in clay pigeon shooting, some target shooting ranges offer the option to test your skill with a shotgun on stationary targets.
Each weapon brings its own unique challenge, adding to the excitement and diversity of the experience. Some locations also include instruction on handling and safety, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned shooters.
Available locations:
Clay shooting: We offer clay shooting throughout the UK, where it is possible to go to dedicated shooting schools with a greater variety of traps; or to multi-activity centres where shooting can be combined with other activities like quad biking, off-road karting, paintball and others.
Target Shooting Many European locations provide excellent target shooting schools including: Budapest, Prague, Krakow, Riga, Brno, Bucharest, Gdansk, Bratislava, Sofia, and Warsaw.
