Clay Pigeon Shooting Insurance
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Public liability for clay pigeon shooting
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New‑for‑Old on guns & equipment
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Cover for competitions & events
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From £18.14* a year
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What does clay pigeon shooting insurance cover?
Our clay pigeon shooting insurance is designed around the specific risks of training, recreational shoots and competition, combining liability protection with cover for valuable shotguns and equipment.
Public Liability can help protect you if you accidentally injure someone or damage third-party property while clay shooting, including associated legal defence costs. You can also add cover for guns and equipment up to £50,000, alongside Personal Accident and other shooting-specific benefits.
Only a summary of the policy’s coverage is presented on this page. Please refer to policy documents for full details of what is and what is not covered, when you get a quote.
How much does Clay Pigeon Shooting Insurance cost?
Clay pigeon shooting insurance costs can vary depending on the protection you choose. Your premium may be influenced by the level of Public Liability cover, the value of your shotguns and shooting equipment, and any optional extras you add, such as Personal Accident, Gun Dog Fees or worldwide protection.
The value lies in having specialist cover designed around the realities of clay shooting. Whether you shoot recreationally, practise regularly at a shooting ground, compete in clay pigeon events or travel with valuable guns and equipment, the right insurance can help with the financial impact of accidental damage, theft, liability claims or injury.
This example is based on a real quote from our website on 26/08/2026. It is shown for illustrative purposes only. The quote you receive will be based on the information you provide about your activities. Get a quote for pricing tailored to your requirements.
Our Claims Record
Average pay out for each insurance claim
£1,599.09*
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A Recent Claim Example
“One of our policyholders became unwell while in South Africa to play Cricket. They sought medical treatment and were treated for suspected appendicitis, with symptoms of stomach cramps, high fever and nausea. Because they secured our Sports Travel Insurance, they were covered to seek medical treatment.”
Total Paid Out
£5,971.47
Claim Type
Medical Assistance
Policy Type
Sports Travel Insurance
Incident
Medical assistance
Policy Excess Applied
£90.00
Location
South Africa
Disclaimer
*Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan to Dec 2025 inclusive. Claim example from 2025.
Medical cover explained
We provide cover that considers your medical circumstances. Complete a medical declaration to ensure you’re properly protected, as part of the quotation process.*
*Please note, just because you’ve declared a medical condition or injury doesn’t mean it is automatically covered. The insurer needs to assess it first and will inform you by email if any terms apply.
Medical conditions must be declared
All pre-existing conditions considered
Cover available up to age 74
We'll review your details
Most declarations don't mean exclusion
Any terms will be confirmed by email
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We’ve refined our process to make buying sports insurance abroad simple but thorough, with cover designed around the activities you take part in, from training trips and competitions to active holidays overseas.
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FAQs
Although it is not included as standard, if required you are able to add on protection for vet bills should your gun dog require treatment.
We are able to provide up to £1,000 worth of protection for vet bills should your gun dog suffer an injury whilst on a shoot. Just select the vet fees extension option when getting a quote.
Once you have purchased your Shooting Insurance we will send you all your documents via email including your Policy Schedule to show you are fully covered.
We will also provide the option of buying a handy Cover Card which you can take with you on shoots to show others that you have suitable Public Liability cover before you start shooting.
The following nine shooting activities are covered under our Sports Shooting Insurance policy:
- Game Shooting
- Rough Shooting
- Wildfowling
- Target Shooting
- Airsoft
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Black Powder Shooting
- Archery
- Paintballing
Any guns that are licensed and named under the Firearms Act, such as rifles, shotguns and air rifles, can be covered by our Sports Shooting Insurance policy.
We also offer cover for the following equipment:
- Sights
- Binoculars
- Ammunition
- Clothing
- Any other accessories specifically designed and purchased for shooting
Your equipment is covered for loss or damage whilst on a shoot, and when securely stored on your or anyone else’s premises.
Equipment less than three years old is covered on a New-for-Old basis, while anything older will be replaced on an indemnity basis.
Our Sports Shooting Insurance policy includes cover for shooting and archery – including cover on your own land, as long as you have risk assessed this, and are complying with any laws and regulations. You will be covered in the UK and Europe as standard.
We define Europe as countries within the European Economic Area plus Switzerland.
The countries covered are:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
There is a limit of 120 days total annual cover for shooting outside of the UK.
The policy will cover you for shooting in the UK and Europe as standard. It will cover you at a shooting range, at a shooting event or venue, or even on your own property as long as you have risk assessed any possible hazards or dangers, and you are complying with any laws and regulations.
Anyone can take out a policy provided that they are compliant with the Fireams Licensing Law 2019 or any subsequent legislation, are not a professional (receiving more than 50% of your income through shooting) and are not undertaking any vermin or pest control in a professional manner.
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