Shooting Gazette

THE END OF THE BEGINNING

Martin Puddifer reflects on his time with senior instructor Chris Hanks.

One thing I will remember from my time with Chris Hanks is his assertion ahead of our final lesson that “there’s no room for spraying and praying” whether you are facing a clay pigeon or a driven game bird. Our three two-hour lessons have been a real eye-opener and I am indebted to him for untangling a lot

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