A course of three one hour one-to-one lessons (or one three hour session) designed to take a novice through all the basics of safe rifle handling, to include how to assess if a shot is safe, basic stalking shooting positions, simulated high seat, shooting off sticks, prone from a bi-pod and rolled up bag/coat and free standing and kneeling. At the end of the course the shooter will be equipped to pass the “Stalkers Rifle Test” which forms part of many classroom based (mainly non-shooting) stalking courses.
No prior rifle shooting experience is necessary, all equipment, suitable stalking calibre rifle with scope sight, ammunition, shooting aids, targets, tuition from our experienced instructors who are all keen stalkers themselves, range hire and hearing/eye protection is included. You are welcome to use your own rifle should you have one.
On completion of the course the shooter should be capable of hunting with a professional stalker in Scotland or elsewhere. The final lesson will include a live run through of the commonly used “Stalkers Rifle Test” and a logbook detailing the elements of the course you have successfully completed, along with your target, will be issued. This may assist in your application for a Firearms Certificate. Should you opt to take the Level One DSC you can be confident of your shooting abilities. The course is available from January 2013 until 30th April 2013 and all lessons must be taken within this period. The cost for the course is £295, including up to 150 x .22 rimfire and 50 x .243 rounds.
Please contact Steve Denny, Steve Rawsthorne or Sonia Herrero on 01923 825349 or email: shooting.grounds@hollandandholland.com
Since its launch in 1995, the Green Feathers course has introduced over 1,300 ladies with little or no shooting experience to the pleasures of shotgun shooting. The course began in response to comments from many ladies who, though sometimes present at shoots, felt somewhat unprepared to take their own place in the line. Yet shooting is one of those sports where women can easily be the equal to, if not better than, their male peers.
The course takes place at the Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds – situated in unspoilt rolling countryside just a 40-minute drive from central London. The Grounds can also be accessed by London Underground on the Metropolitan Line to Northwood Station followed by a 5 minute taxi ride.
Each participant may book three one-hour lessons with one of the renowned Holland & Holland instructors or share three two-hour lessons with a friend or fellow participant. Lessons are by appointment Monday to Friday and some Saturdays from February until late April. They are tailored to the individual needs of each participant, whether they have never held a shotgun before or have ‘had a go’ but never really been taught to shoot.
At the conclusion of the course, all participants will gather at the Grounds, at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, on Thursday 25th April 2013, for the Final Day of the Green Feathers. The morning is spent putting these new shooting skills to the test over a variety of clay-shooting stands. A delicious luncheon is followed by a simulated pheasant drive, plus there is a chance to try full-bore rifle shooting on our 100-yard range.
The 4 top-scoring ladies will each receive a place in the line at a Holland & Holland Game Shoot during the 2013 season and every participant completing the course will receive an enamelled ‘Green Feather’ brooch.
The price of £280.00 is fully inclusive of all necessary equipment including guns if required, instruction, 50 cartridges and clays per lesson and participation in the final day as detailed above. Before the final day, you can top up your practice by taking advantage of our discounted lessons at £65 per hour, and cartridges & clays are charged on consumption. These discounted lessons are available on weekdays only, so book early to avoid disappointment!
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Take advantage of our very popular “2 hour lesson for the price of only 1 hour” offer on weekdays during January, February, March and April 2013* (conditions apply)
1 person for 2 hours is priced at £115
2 people sharing 2 hours is £155
Why not combine a fitting with your 2 hour lesson? Incredible value, so early booking is advisable. Please ring 01923 825349 to secure your booking, quoting “2 for 1” offer.
* This offer is available on weekdays only and the prices shown are either for 1 or 2 people shooting for two hours. If you wish to take a fitting as part of your session this must be specified at the time of booking. May not be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Cartridges and clays are not included. Lessons must both be taken on the same day. Lessons with our Chief Instructor are subject to a 10% surcharge on the prices shown.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and the 2 hour sessions can be taken at 9.00, 10.15 and 1.45 (3.00 after 1st March when light permits). All appointments must be made in advance. Cartridges & clays are charged at the end of the session based on the quantity used. As a guideline, 25 cartridges & clays cost £15.00 Clients are welcome to bring their own cartridges, providing they are fibre wad, and there is no corkage charge for this.
Please contact Steve Denny, Steve Rawsthorne or Sonia Herrero on 01923 825349 or email: shooting.grounds@hollandandholland.com
Holland & Holland Shooting Lesson Vouchers are available now.
Each voucher costs £141 and includes a one hour’s lesson for one person including 50 cartridges and 50 clays. For the full range of vouchers please click here
Please Note:
Lessons booked using this voucher must be taken on or before the date limit of validity shown on the voucher, after this date the voucher is void. This voucher has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash or any other goods or services other than those specified.
The Voucher can be purchased at:
The Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds, Ducks Hill Road, HA6 2ST
Tel: 01923 825349
Email: shooting.grounds@hollandandholland.com
or at
33 Bruton Street, London W1
Tel: 020 7499 4411
Email: gunroomuk@hollandandholland.com
