Your pathway
Clay Shooting
Follow the clay-shooting route and discover suitable shotguns and equipment.
- 1 Choose your shooting
- 2 Understand your route
- 3 Find suitable products
Start at a clay ground or club
A clay ground or shooting club can introduce you to the different clay disciplines and help you understand the type of shotgun setup that suits them.
Licensing is handled by PSNI
Firearm licensing in Northern Ireland is handled through the PSNI Firearms & Explosives Branch. Your individual application depends on your circumstances and the type of shooting involved.
- Try the sport first
Arrange an introduction, lesson or club visit so you can understand the discipline before choosing equipment.
- Learn what fits you
Shotgun fit, configuration and intended clay discipline matter. Get advice before selecting a gun.
- Confirm your licensing route
Check the Northern Ireland firearm licensing requirements that apply to you.
- Choose the shotgun and equipment
Recce NI can help with suitable shotguns, cartridges, hearing and eye protection, slips and cleaning equipment.
Explore products
Shop with your purpose in mind
Explore relevant departments and products for this type of shooting. Product suggestions are shopping guidance and do not replace licensing or club advice.
New to the terminology?
- FAC
- Firearm Certificate. Firearm licensing in Northern Ireland is handled through the PSNI firearms licensing process.
- FEB
- PSNI Firearms & Explosives Branch.
- RFD
- Registered Firearms Dealer.
- Calibre
- The cartridge or projectile size/configuration associated with a firearm or airgun. Select the exact product variation where one exists.
- Variation
- A specific WooCommerce configuration of a product, such as calibre, barrel length, handedness or finish.
- Dealer transfer
- A fulfilment route where an eligible firearm is transferred to another registered firearms dealer. The available route and any charge are shown during purchase.