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Majura Park Gun Club - clay target shooting in Canberra

From $135pp

Bucks and hens groups warm up for the big night with coached shooting and a friendly scored competition on the trap range.

Choosing the Right Clay Pigeon Shooting Supplier

Clay target shooting is a rare party activity because almost nobody in a group has done it before. That levels the field: the quiet colleague is as likely to win as the loud one, and an instructor keeps the whole thing safe and structured.

Around the ACT the sport is based at Majura, on the airport side of town, in an outdoor setting. Coached group sessions start at $135 per person and need about ten people to book.

What to settle when you plan a shoot:

Group numbers, since a minimum of around ten shooters applies and a larger party is split into squads that rotate.
Whether the package runs as a team competition, which suits team building and bucks or hens outings alike.
What the price includes: instruction, firearms, ear and eye protection and targets are usually in, but food is often separate.
Photo ID and age rules, as shooting ranges have stricter entry conditions than most venues.
A plan for lunch or dinner afterwards, often in Civic, Braddon or Dickson, which sit on the same side of town.

Nobody who has been drinking can shoot, so keep any celebration for after the last round. If you want a second activity on the same day, paintball and a high ropes park are also out at Majura.

A safety briefing comes first, covering how to hold, load and carry a shotgun on the range.
Instructors then work with small squads so each shooter gets one-on-one coaching before the scoring starts.
A friendly competition closes the session, which gives a bucks or hens party a natural moment for a trophy or a forfeit.
Ask whether spectators who won't shoot can come along and where they can stand.

Seasons and comfort out at Majura

Winter mornings on open ground are frosty, so warm layers, gloves and a beanie make the difference between fun and misery.
Hot summer afternoons are tiring in sun and protective gear, so a morning booking is the comfortable choice from December.
Closed-toe shoes are expected, and clothes that can get dusty are sensible in any season.
Autumn and spring give the most comfortable conditions for a long outdoor session.

Common Questions About Clay Shooting

Do we need any shooting experience for a clay target day at Majura?

No. Group sessions are built for first-timers, with a safety briefing and instructors guiding every squad before anyone fires at a scored target.

What does a group clay shooting outing cost in the ACT?

Coached group sessions start at $135 per person. Confirm what is bundled, as instruction and gear are normally included but food and drinks afterwards usually are not.

How many people do we need for a clay target party?

Plan on at least ten shooters. Bigger groups are divided into squads that take turns, so ask how long a session runs for your numbers.

Is clay shooting a good fit for a bucks or hens weekend?

It suits both, since nobody has an advantage and the competition gives the day a clear finish. Keep the drinks for the evening, as anyone who has been drinking won't be allowed to shoot.

What should guests wear to a shoot on the airport side of town?

Closed-toe shoes and layers that can be peeled off or added. Winter mornings there are cold and frosty, while summer middays are hot and exposed.