Where to shoot safely
There are numerous clubs catering for this growing sport and they can offer great help and shooting opportunities to both the novice and the experienced shooter alike. You will find contact details on www.goshooting.org.uk
Scottish Target Shooting have four governing bodies for target shooting in Scotland, Scottish Pistol Association, Scottish Smallbore rifle Association, Scottish Clay Target Association and Scottish fullbore Rifle Association. Most shooting clubs are registered with one of these associations. Log on to the web site for more information. www.stsf.org.uk/links.html
If you want to practice on your own premises make sure that you have an effective backstop. Soft earth or chipboard is ideal, but don't use any hard, polished surface because it is likely to cause a dangerous ricochet or could cause the pellet to rebound and hit the shooter.
Remember that you can be prosecuted if any pellet goes beyond your land, whether it is directly fired or an accidental ricochet.
More information
There are a number of shooting organisations. Find out more on the following websites: