There is much to consider when you are preparing for a day in the field, whether it is game shooting or clay shooting. Ensuring you have the best in protective gear will not only let you enjoy the day ahead but protect you so you can shoot in confidence.
Often the first point of call is the correct shooting clothing to be chosen to ensure you remain dry and comfortable in the incoming winter conditions, which is imperative but you also need to protect your senses when pulling the trigger! The most common form of injury is not from an actual gunshot but from damage to hearing or eyesight from incorrect use or failing to use safety equipment.
Let Ardmoor guide you in the best of the equipment available from a host of reputable suppliers for a fantastic range of trusted kit. Don’t forget you have your exclusive discount when you shop with us to receive a brilliant 15% discount.
Eyesight
Quite often, the eyesight is forgotten when shooting but it is imperative to protect the eyes from any flying debris that may appear from the shot of the gun. Wearing safety glasses also ensures you have no blind shots in the sight picture when preparing to shoot. Choose from a wide selection of Shooting Eye Protection including the popular Bloc Shooting Glasses which come in multi-lens option which is great for swapping over in different light conditions, budget-friendly Jack Pyke Sport GP Shooting Glasses or the beautifully presented Laksen Sunmaster Shooting Glasses, which would also make a perfect present for the end of the year.
Ear Defenders
Ear defenders and ear plugs are essential to protect your hearing while undertaking all forms of shooting as the sound level produced is greater than the human ear can tolerate. Some electronic ear defenders also provide adaptive protection, which actively blocks loud sounds but allows safe sounds to pass through, so you can still converse comfortably without risking your hearing, such as the ISOtunes Sport Defy Slim Basic Ear Defenders
In-ear plugs are available in a selection of forms, from the simple-but-effective foam plug, to reusable silicon in-ear plugs to advanced options with full electronic protection such as the ISOtunes Pro Aware Ear Defenders
Shooting Gloves
Investing in a quality pair of shooting gloves will protect you from the elements during winter months but also give you a steady grip on the gun as well as protecting from any built-up heat you may feel from the weapon. A great range of gloves with microfleece, windstopper linings in neoprene, leather and moleskin, with added features such as trigger fingers, leather palms, touchscreen-friendly fingertips, knitted cuffs and reinforced design for superior warmth and comfort. Favourites of the ArdMoor team include the Harkila Pro Shooter Gloves for a reliable non slip glove that will perform time and time again
For a full round up of all the shooting kit you need when heading out this season, check out ArdMoor website blogs for all our latest tips and advice and a member of our customer service team will always be on hand to help chat through any questions you may have.