Cartridges (see if you can get some thrown in, or buy a 1000, you'll blast away loads when you first begin)
Gun slip/case (should be able to get this thrown in, some guns will come with a hard case)
Cartridge bag (hand held or shoulder slung)
Cleaning kit (should be able to get basic kit thrown in)
Safety glasses (few options, different colour lenses, personally use clear)
Ear defenders (No need to spend loads, I use shooters aids in ear and just bought some DIY custom fit ones)

Shooting vest Helps with mounting and some have a pads built in
Headwear to protect again falling clays shards (I use a baseball cap)

I would look at buying as much as you can afford, start basic, but push for a discount on everything they won't thrown in as a starter package

Thanks again guys.......

Just bought 2 of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260977527959?ssP...675wt_1163

and 2 of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160748983444?ssP...4519wt_954

for me and a guest.....

Everything else from the gun shop

And thanks, think I will just get a vest and forget the cartridge bag

I use the cartridge bag to carry my carts to the car (fit 125 in), then just empty 50 in to my vest/coat pockets when shooting 50 clays, but useful to carry the bag around if your just blasting away learning, doesn't need to be anything fancy

Decide what gun your buying first, you don't want to be wearing Beretta when you shoot Browning

For carrying cartridges around, I use something similar to this which I picked up for a tenner at a local surplus store:
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/arm...03762.html
It has the benefit (in my view) that I can carry 6 boxes of bangs (150 bangs) around with me plus my ear defenders and baseball cap at a squeeze. This means I can store unused cartridges in their boxes rather than loose in a bag when I get back home. I prefer this. YMMV.

As with many of these things, of course, it's all down to personal preferences. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Never thought of insurance, what does it cover?

Stolen gun? Accidents?

Joined CPSA

Accidents, third party liability cover etc

If your joining your local club, they might offer insurance with BASC in with the membership, I know my local fortnightly club do, but I haven't joined and have mine with CPSA on their clubman about £38

Theft is covered by my house insurance, so it's best letting them know you have a shotgun in the house, and extend the cover as nessessery to cover your sport whilst away from home. I think iirc my cover also include accidental damage of the gun

But if you do loose your gun, you'll have a lot of explaining to do and will most likely not have your SGC anymore

Just joined NP, £39.......I'm not planning on losing my shotgun and doubt it will be stolen after the superb installation job on my new safe, solid as a rock

Have you had the nod from your FAO to say when his coming back out to inspect the safe, and hand over the cert?

Next week.......

Just been thinking of another gunshop that I was looking at when I was buying and just searched again as they were quite highly recommended, in a thread which didn't fair well for cheshire gun room due to very poor service

Have a look at

http://www.abgunsmiths.co.uk/

I was looking at the Winchester Select Energy Sporting Signature, but decided its quality wasnt as good as the beretta or hold its value as good

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I disagree a bit with some of this advice. A good slip is a must, make sure it has a full length zip so it can be opened up to dry out. Ear protection is not something to be taken lightly. I'm 42 this year and spent many years shooting without protection because it was uncomfortable and restricted hearing your quarry. I already have duff hearing abuse it at your peril! Most plugs have no standards that they adhere to and can cause problems pushing wax into the ear. I had electronic plugs made and they are great, very comfortable, enhance your hearing and are made to measure. You aren't likely to get these as a starter but if you value your hearing and can afford to forgo an iPad buy yourself a pair. All of my friends who shoot are the same but when we were in our 20s we knew best, how we wished we'd listened. Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate

I agree, my slip which was thrown in is wool lined and full length zip, I only use it o carry the gun to the car, not around the ground, but it's a godsend been able to open it upto dry, even though I have dried the gun with a microfiber before putting it away

Which brand on electronic ears did you get Pelma? My DIY custom fit one a quite comfy (mould 2 pieces of putty together and shove in ear and wait till set), but are so good at the job they are no good or chatting between shooting, been thinking of a set of Peltor Sportac Tactical II but heard some say they get in the way a bit with them been over head style

Don't disagree that a good slip isn't necessary but in the first months he can do with a cheaper item for use at a shooting ground if he wants to limit his initial outlay.

And decent ear protection is a must. No one is disagreeing with that. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Nick I got mine from a local hearing aid specialist who use pure tone; I've had them 6 or 7 years now. I don't get on with muffs (did I really just say that ) so I can't give you an opinion of peltor.

RRSTDV8, sorry I read the posts a bit quick  Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate