Commonly asked questions.

Both are available through ClayDays but there are some differences. A clay ground is typically a shooting venue where guns walk between stands to try different targets and is a great way to practice or learn how to shoot. A sim day is more of a day out and is designed to mimic a game shoot, often with hospitality, drinks and a team of people shooting from various positions.

No. Most sim shoots or clay grounds will have guns available to hire.

Yes, you'll need public liability insurance. You can get this through BASC or the Countryside Alliance. It's also worth checking with the venue — they may have a setup or recommendation to help you get sorted.

Yes, that's usually fine — just let the venue know in advance. Some may charge a bit extra for hospitality.

You might hear it called simulated shooting, clay pigeon shooting, sim days, or simply clay shooting. These are all different terms for the same activity. A sim day mimics a driven game shoot — teams of guns, multiple drives, hospitality between, the works.

Most ClayDays venues welcome shooters of all levels — beginners through to seasoned game shots. If you've never picked up a gun, ask the venue about coaching as part of the day. If you're an experienced game shot, sim days are a great way to keep your eye in over the summer.

Every shoot on ClayDays uses our barrel-camera scoring system. A camera attached to your gun records every shot, and our software tells you in real-time whether it was a hit or a miss. You'll see scores on the stand display through the day, and your full scorecard plus footage in your inbox a few days later.

Yes — if the venue cancels for any reason (weather, etc.) you'll be refunded in full. The venue's own cancellation policy applies to no-shows and last-minute cancellations from your side.

Yes — the calendar shows shoots across the UK, including Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.