Award-Winning, Flexible
PISTOL SHOOTING
INSURANCE
- Public Liability up to £10 million
- Gun and Equipment cover available
- European cover included as standard
Our Pistol Shooting Insurance policy options from £17.24 a year
Some of our policy options…
1. Public Liability Insurance
Should you accidently injure a member of the public or damage their property whilst participating in pistol shooting, the Public Liability section of the policy will cover the cost of defending you in court, as well as any damages payable.
2. Guns & Equipment
We will pay up to the limit selected for the cost of restoring, repairing or replacing your guns and equipment following accidental loss, accidental damage or theft.
3. Personal Accident
Our optional Personal Accident Insurance will cover you should you sustain accidental injury whilst shooting or attending a shooting event. Get a quote to see full scope of cover.
Our claims record
HIGHEST PAID CLAIM
£174,984.64
FOR AN INSURANCE CLAIM**
AVERAGE PAY OUT
£1,295.07
FOR EACH INSURANCE CLAIM**
OUR AVERAGE CLAIMS RATING
4.9/5
ACCORDING TO OUR FEEFO SCORE***
Why do you need Pistol Shooting Insurance?
For most people who shoot, whether that be for game or targets, Public Liability Insurance is required by the shooting range or game shoot hosts.
Even if it is not a requirement, protecting yourself should you accidentally injure a member of the public or damage their belongings whilst shooting is advisable. Our Shooting Insurance provides up to £10 million Public Liability Insurance, and is underwritten by AXA XL.
Moreover, it’s easy to assume that any firearms you own will be covered under your home insurance, however, in some cases your equipment will not be covered whilst out of the house and on a shoot.
That’s why taking out a specialist Shooting Insurance policy to protect your guns and other equipment against loss and damage is important.
Why choose us
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 57,000 customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
European Cover
We provide the additional benefit of being covered whilst shooting in Europe for up to a maximum of 120 days.
How much does Pistol Shooting Insurance cost?
The cost of Shooting Insurance can vary significantly between insurance providers. It is important when comparing policies to consider the benefits of each policy rather than just the cost.
At SportsCover Direct our shooting insurance includes the following benefits:
- Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million
- Personal Accident up to £50,000
- Optional cover for your equipment & gun dogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
*10% discount for policies bought online and applies only to the first year of your policy premium. SportsCover Direct reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time. Available to UK residents only.
** Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan 2010 to Dec 2024 inclusive.
*** Feefo rating relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims review score from Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 inclusive. Feefo score rounded up to 1 decimal place.
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