clay pigeon

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They simply bought a gun and ammunition and showed up at the range or clay pigeon course to figure it out.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2023

Mr Warner continues to play golf and goes clay pigeon shooting twice a week, and returns to Royal Papworth for twice-yearly check-ups.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2021

I go clay pigeon shooting on a Saturday.

From Time • Jan. 13, 2016

“My life changed on New Year’s Day 1953 when, aged 13, I took part in a local clay pigeon shooting competition”, Stewart wrote in his autobiography.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2015

Westby stood in an almost negligent attitude, with his gun lowered; the trap was sprung, the clay pigeon flew—and then was shattered in the midst of its flight.

From The Jester of St. Timothy's by Pier, Arthur Stanwood