After the Last Pair

This episode of After The Last Pair is a good one.I sat down with Sam Ward and Lara Dale, to talk about their recent trip to Texas representing Team England at the World English Sporting Championships at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.We get into:• What it’s like representing England on the world stage• Their experience shooting in Texas and how it compares to the UK• The Brits vs Yanks competition and how that played out• Differences between the US and UK versions of the event• Their journey into shooting and what got them competing• Equipment, cartridges, and shooting setups (including Zoli)• The upcoming Top Gun Shoot at Eaton Hall• And plenty of general shooting chat along the wayA really interesting insight into high-level competition, with a bit of banter mixed in.🎙 After The Last Pair is the clay shooting podcast where the real conversations happen — once the shooting’s done.https://eaton-hall.com👍 If you enjoy the episode:Like the videoSubscribe for moreShare it with someone who shoots

This episode of After The Last Pair is a great one.I’m joined by Jason Rambo from the Dead Pair Podcast over in the US, and we get into a really interesting conversation comparing clay shooting in the UK vs the USA.We talk about Jason’s journey into the sport, how the Dead Pair Podcast has grown, and the Blast Shoots they’ve been putting on over in the States.There’s also plenty of discussion around:• Differences between UK and US shooting• Classification systems and how they compare• The culture around shooting on both sides of the pond• Events, formats, and what works where• General shooting chat and a bit of banter along the wayWhat did you think? Let me know in the commentsBe sure to follow the dead pair on YouTube and social media https://youtube.com/@UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

After the Last Pair – Episode 4 In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Miller from the British International Clay Target Shooting Federation (BICTSF) to break down how international clay shooting really works behind the scenes.We dive into how shooters qualify for the Great Britain FITASC team, what BICTSF actually does, and the current state of FITASC Sporting in the UK.We also get into shooting FITASC across Europe — particularly France, where some of the biggest and most challenging competitions take place — and what UK shooters can expect when travelling abroad.Plus, we touch on upcoming events and a fundraiser to support the British team and even a little about shoeing horses!If you’ve ever wondered how the pathway to international competition works, or what it’s like shooting FITASC at the top level — this one’s for you.

I’m joined by Jonny Carter and Owen Visser from TGS Outdoors for a proper chat on the Jack Links Cup, their journey building one of the biggest shooting channels on YouTube, and where things are heading next.We get into:• A review and recap of the Jack Links Cup• The story behind TGS Outdoors and how the channel has evolved• The current state of UK shooting• Could we see more events like Jack Links in the UK?• What the future might look like for the sportAnd plenty of honest conversation, banter and shit chatting along the way.It’s a long one — just over 2 hours — so settle in.

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Claire Bagehot, founder of Support Our Sport UK, to discuss the growing concerns around proposed changes to firearms licensing in the UK.Claire has created a website and Facebook community aimed at helping shooters understand what the government proposals could mean, and how individuals can make their voices heard. Through the platform she’s developed AI-assisted tools to help people write to their MPs, produced clear information packs explaining the proposals, and is actively monitoring the ongoing political debate and the upcoming public consultation.We talk about what inspired Claire to start Support Our Sport UK, the recent parliamentary debate around firearms licensing, and what these proposals could mean for the future of shooting sports in Britain.Most importantly, we discuss what shooters can do right now to stay informed and ensure their voices are part of the conversation.Whether you’re a competitive clay shooter, game shooter, or simply someone who cares about the future of shooting in the UK, this is an important discussion you won’t want to miss.Topics covered:• The proposed changes to firearms licensing• The recent debate in Parliament• Why Support Our Sport UK was created• Tools to help shooters contact their MPs• The upcoming public consultation• What the shooting community can do nextSupport Our Sport UK Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/supportoursportSupport our Sport UK Website: https://supportoursport.co.ukLink to the Parliamentary Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fURXLFk0e7QIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and join us for more conversations from across the shooting world — after the last pair has been shot. 🎯

What does it actually take to represent England in clay shooting?In the very first episode of After the Last Pair, Mike sits down with Amy Easeman and Colin Burrows to talk openly about how England team selection really works — and why so many shooters misunderstand the process.We dive into:• How England team selection actually works• What scores you really need to qualify• The pressure of shooting for your country• Common myths around team selection• Why the England team needs fundraising supportThe England team fundraiser shoot plays a vital role in helping support competitors representing their country at international competitions. Amy and Colin explain why the fundraiser matters — and how shooters can get involved.To book on you can contact E.J Churchills via the number on the poster in the episodeIf you’ve ever wondered what it takes to wear the England badge, this conversation will give you the real insight.