Inside British Driven Shooting

A student takes a swing at a high clay while attending the British Driven Game Shooting Academy.

Shotgun instructor and master gun fitter Chris Batha.

Batha coaches a student.

Shooting instructor Elizabeth Lanier with Batha.

Cards are drawn to establish a shooter’s position.

Bill Heavey practices not aiming.

High shots are the norm in driven shooting, often almost directly overhead.

Lanier’s phesant pin.

Students practice tracking a clay by pointing at it.

An attendee in between shots.

A loader at work.

A bespoke James Purdey & Sons 20-gauge over-and-under, engraved by Ken Hunt.

Batha finds his mark, wearing the sport’s traditional tweeds.

Extra shells are ready at the hip.

Shooters in the field.