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Young Members test their aim at Holland & Holland

The Royal Automobile Club's younger generation gathered for a morning of clay pigeon shooting, followed by lunch and prizes at the legendary London gunmaker's country grounds.

By Arnie S HiraTuesday, 3rd of November 20262 min read
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A crisp afternoon at Holland & Holland’s shooting grounds saw the Royal Automobile Club’s Young Members collection gathered beneath open skies, shotguns in hand and competitive spirits high. The clay pigeon shooting experience unfolded across the manicured grounds where oaks and birches frame the ranges, their autumn foliage catching the light as targets were called and fired upon.

Four young men in casual layered clothing and caps smile at the camera on a gravel range, with bare trees and green fields visible beyond

Holland & Holland, the storied gunmaker established in London in 1835, remains custodian of one of Britain’s finest shooting traditions. Their country grounds offer members and guests the refinement that comes from nearly two centuries of crafting and perfecting the art of fieldcraft. The day brought together a cohort of younger club members, each testing their marksmanship against the clay birds launched across the open landscape.

A shooter in a tan and olive jacket stands at a wooden shooting station against a clear blue sky, with dense woodland and autumn foliage bordering the open field

Hits came swiftly for some, whilst others found themselves inches from target. The morning’s competitive spirit generated genuine enthusiasm: near misses and successful shots met with equal measure of good humour and determination. After the shooting concluded, the gathering moved to lunch, where conversation turned inevitably to scores and memorable shots, the camaraderie of shared sport binding the group together.

A close-up of a shotgun being shouldered during a shot, with a woodland backdrop and a clay target trap visible in the distance

The prize presentation that followed acknowledged both the sharpest shots and the morning’s spirit of friendly rivalry. For the Young Members of the Royal Automobile Club, the day captured something essential to club life: the fusion of heritage activity, accomplished surroundings and the company of peers who understand the value of tradition executed with grace.

Young Members gather in small groups across the shooting grounds, some holding shotguns, with golden autumn light filtering through tall trees
A detail shot of cartridges and shooting equipment laid out on a wooden surface at the range
Two shooters demonstrate technique at adjacent stations, their forms mirrored against the open landscape and tree line
Members examine their score cards and discuss their shots, seated in a sheltered area with views across the grounds
The afternoon light catches the wooden framework of a shooting station as members prepare for the next round of clay targets

Imagery courtesy of Royal Automobile Club (@royalautomobileclub).

Four young men in casual layered clothing and caps smile at the camera on a gravel range, with bare trees and green fields visible beyond
A shooter in a tan and olive jacket stands at a wooden shooting station against a clear blue sky, with dense woodland and autumn foliage bordering the open field
A close-up of a shotgun being shouldered during a shot, with a woodland backdrop and a clay target trap visible in the distance
Young Members gather in small groups across the shooting grounds, some holding shotguns, with golden autumn light filtering through tall trees
A detail shot of cartridges and shooting equipment laid out on a wooden surface at the range
Two shooters demonstrate technique at adjacent stations, their forms mirrored against the open landscape and tree line
Members examine their score cards and discuss their shots, seated in a sheltered area with views across the grounds
The afternoon light catches the wooden framework of a shooting station as members prepare for the next round of clay targets

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