The Schools Challenge

The School’s Challenge is a group of events tailored to those under 21. Clay, Game or a total Country Sports Experience, we can offer it all.

Whether you're new to shooting, looking to compete in your first competition, or a seasoned pro. with many competitions under your belt, you'll find a great atmosphere and a challenge at The Schools Challenge

Schools Chal

lenge – Oxford

Started in 2004 to encourage schools to add shot gun shooting to the school sports. An instant success so much so that we had to limit the numbers of teams taking part in 2008. Its success stems from all the extra activities at this event the Browning Rabbit Mania, Stratstone Land Rover Duck Flush, Webley & Scott Pool Shoot and the Kawasaki 4x4 course also the amazing support from the sponsors all added together made a exciting day with a great atmosphere.

Schools Challenge – Bredon, Gloucestershire

Added to the program in 2008 to encourage youngsters to come and shoot. Held at Bredon School, Tewkesbury an ideal venue, this shoot has been added to the schools Fete & Country Show which has now become the biggest of its kind in the area.

Young Shots Days

Run during school holidays for youngsters to improve their shooting under the expert guidance of the Oxford Gun Company instructors. Tailored for groups of six, we assess each individual's levels of shooting and work with them throughout the day to hone their skills. A competitive and fun day out.

Country Sports Experience Days

Designed to encourage youngster to try a variety of different country sports from clay shooting, archery, air rifle shooting, off road driving, gun dog handling, fly fishing and lots more again run in the school holidays.

Young Handlers

Designed to encourage youngsters to learn to look after, train and work with gun dogs run by Alex Thorneycroft-Taylor of Languedoc Gundogs. Bring your own dog, or handle one of the Languedoc team dogs you will be amazed how fun much you can have working your dogs. Water work, retrieving and training advise.

Young Shots Game Days

The ultimate game shooting experience for youngsters a two day course designed to give them a chance to learn how a game day should be. The first day is spent at the shooting school learning the etiquette of game shooting. We finish the day by meeting the head keeper Dave Luff from Waddesdon Estate for an informative talk.
Day two, we travel to Waddesdon Estate for a day’s game shooting under the watchful eye of Dave. You will beat 3 drives with the keepers, shoot 3 drives under our instructors supervision and pick up 3 drives with the Languedoc Gundog team. This gives the opportunity to see how the day works from all sides. A truly memorable day out.

1-1 Lessons

Lessons can be booked by the hour these will be given by our professional shooting instructors on a one to one basis. All within our purpose built shooting school in our all weather stands. Group bookings or birthday parties can also be arranged.

Pro Shot Shooting Simulator

We can provide our professional shooting simulator for your event, from a family birthday party through to a full company party or a country fair!
Our advanced shooting simulator, using the latest in laser technology, is housed in a custom built fully mobile trailer which can be driven to your event, quickly setup and be ready to entertain your guests!
The technology and software behind Pro Shot Shooting ensures that your shooting experience is extremely realistic - whether you're shooting simulated walked-up pheasants, pop-up targets, or having some fun on the "varmint shoot".

Full details at our dedicated website:

What is The Schools Challenge?