No killing as clay pigeons explode in the sky
"Hitting a target that’s flying through the air is supremely satisfying"
Besides being a dedicated farmer in the Ladysmith area, 51-year-old Mr Owen Geekie enjoys nothing more than pulling the trigger and watching a clay pigeon exploding in mid-air.
That’s right, he’s a clay pigeon shooting enthusiast.
Mr Geekie lives on a farm just outside Ladysmith.
He and some other farmers in the area get together two or three times a year to test out their marksmanship skills.
He participated in the Fin Fur Feather Clay Shoot held by KZN Hunting and Conservation Upper Tugela Branch on Saturday morning just outside Ladysmith.
This is not the first time Mr Geekie has participated in shooting competitions. His first competition was in 1995.
“What can I say, I enjoy shooting and being in the company of others who feel the same way,” he smiles.
But how does clay pigeon shooting work?
People test their accuracy with a 12-gauge shotgun or a more accurate rifle and try to hit a clay disc as it is shot into the air from a machine called a trap.
It is ideal for those who love the thrill of firing a weapon at a target, but who don’t like the idea of killing animals for sport.
Clay pigeon shooting is an easily tailored activity for enthusiasts of all ages, and is a very popular sport among young and old in South Africa.
“It is a very interesting sport and I have been doing it for many years. Hitting a target that’s flying through the air is supremely satisfying,” says Mr Geekie.
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