{"id":2835,"date":"2024-04-26T16:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T19:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/?page_id=2835"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T18:46:19","slug":"lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/?page_id=2835","title":{"rendered":"LESSONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/broken-clay-web_tsp.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2860 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/broken-clay-web_tsp-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/broken-clay-web_tsp-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/broken-clay-web_tsp.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Want to try Clay Target Shooting? <\/strong><strong>You&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5><strong>Clay target shooting is a safe, fun, EXHILARATING sport and\u00a0<\/strong><strong>We have a package to suit everyone! Come and learn with us<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Take a lesson to learn how to shoot clay targets with a shotgun. Your session will cover everything you need. Safety procedures, expert tuition, 25 clay targets, shells, a loan shotgun, loan eye protection and hearing protection. Lessons take place (booking is required) on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am, on our sporting clay facility. We usually restrict groups to a maximum of 4.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing: $45.00 per person. Each lesson participant receives a voucher for $15 which is redeemable against LRGC club membership fees * (terms apply). <strong>Please note, cash only we can&#8217;t take cards<\/strong>, we&#8217;re a volunteer not-for-profit organisation.<br \/>\nTo book a lesson or ask questions, email us at: <a href=\"mailto:tryout@rodandgunclub.ca\">tryout@rodandgunclub.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>Ask a clay shooter why they go shooting and you&#8217;ll get lots of different answers, but here are some of the reasons people enjoy going clay target shooting<\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Clay target shooting, is a fun and challenging outdoor activity that offers many benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Recreational fun. It&#8217;s an exciting and entertaining activity that&#8217;s perfect for a day out with friends or family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Improves hand-eye coordination. Clay target shooting requires focus, concentration, and quick reflexes, making it an excellent way to enhance hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Develops mental discipline. It demands mental focus, patience, and self-control, helping to build mental toughness and discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Stress relief. The thrill of shooting and the fresh air can help reduce stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Social connections. Clay target shooting clubs and ranges offer a social environment, making it easy to meet new people and build friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Competition. For those who enjoy competition, clay target shooting offers various tournaments to test your skills against others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Personal challenge. It&#8217;s a great way to set personal goals and challenges, such as improving your accuracy or mastering different shooting techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">8. Safety education. Clay target shooting teaches gun safety, handling, and responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Outdoor activity. It&#8217;s a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors while having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10. Builds confidence. Hitting targets and improving your skills can boost self-confidence and self-esteem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Overall, clay target shooting is a fantastic activity that offers a unique combination of fun, challenge, and personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*Voucher terms; A maximum of 3 vouchers may be used, regardless of how many lessons are undertaken. The vouchers are only valid for one year, so may only be redeemed against membership fees while remaining valid. The vouchers are non transferrable, so may only be used by the lesson attendee. Vouchers are only valid when signed by an authorised signatory. The vouchers have no redeemable value other than against LRGC club membership.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRGC-lesson-receipt-sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3076\" src=\"http:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRGC-lesson-receipt-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRGC-lesson-receipt-sm.jpg 791w, https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRGC-lesson-receipt-sm-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rodandgunclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LRGC-lesson-receipt-sm-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to try Clay Target Shooting? 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