Shooting is more than just discharging your shotgun at every moving thing. In Britain it is highly codified and based on ancient traditions. Dressing for a formal shoot is both good mannered and fun, and needn't be expensive. A lunch served from the tailgate of a Landover is one of life's great pleasures.
Even beating I always wear a tie, think it just pulls the whole thing together. For certain events I'll wear certain ties, usually my pheasant tie but around rememberance I'll wear my old school tie to remember the old boys who passed in war.
Basic shooting kit need not be OTT or ridiculously expensive. The goal is to be comfortable and well presented. Most UK country people have 75% of the recommended items in their closet. A full on duck shooting camo kit is rather expensive as well and looks just as ridiculous when taken out of context. Good on Mr. King for setting the bar high.
Absolutely no different to any other sport if you take that sport even semi seriously. Football = football kit and boots, Cycling = Lycra and cycling shoes. More likely that the negative comments are because the gentleman in the video is well spoken. Inverted snobbery.
Just been on a simulated game day with my local gun club, we all got dressed up as if we were on a driven day, shirt tie mole skins made the day even better for me, good to look smart once in a while.
All seems very reasonable to me, I shoot up 8-20 days a season all walk one stand one and rough shooting, while it doesn't really matter, someone's going to take the piss if you rock up in jeans " didn't you know we are shooting" or "have you just got in from your night out". For me cheap tweed breeks, socks, boots, shirt, tie and jumper, coat for the rain, hat if the dog hasn't mauled it. Whole outfit probably cost less than £100 quid. Wouldn't be up to scratch for a dandy but good enough for farming. Splash out on the boots just because I think it's worth doing so, boots cost over £200 as I need the ankle support but wellies did just fine for years.
All very sound advice and Mr King comes across as a thoroughly likeable sort…….personally though, I'm a little worried by this trend for ladies to turn up on the Gun-line with what appears to be an enormous stuffed fox on their heads, often complete with tail dangling down their nape. As most shoot instructions include "no ground game"…..what to do?
I know this may seem a highly silly question but... Do you think if I can book myself on a rather pricey shoot, I would be look at oddly as I'm a young non-white male? It's a question I've wondered about regarding racism. I'm sure everyone would be a gentleman/lady but it's something I'm worried about. I am an experienced shooter.
Race doesn’t matter anymore, in fact there’s a fair amount of people who would want to promote shooting and fieldsports to ‘non-white’ people as generally black people are cursed with being born in the city and get screwed from birth with growing up in a culture that promotes crime.
Great to see the dopey yanks on this video criticising British traditions, I always dress semi formal when shooting even rough shooting, it shows respect for your quarry, plus camo is ridiculous
No, although it depends on the shoot. Some are enormously expensive (thousands per person) if they are on prestigious estates and full hospitality etc. Other smaller shoots might only cost £200 - £500 for the day. Still relatively expensive but if you only go once or twice in a year it's certainly affordable if you want to do it.
well I guess it's all about tradition,however some of the people paying to shoot are complete wankers. I used to be invited on a few shoots as I helped control foxes for the gamekeepers. Some of the shooters were incredibly wealthy and very ordinary. On the other hand some shooters had lots of money and were complete tossers. you can wear clothes that blend in with the countryside and no-one takes any notice.
What responsible gun owner advises leaving a gun unsecured, with ammunition!!! So your asleep and the burglar enters through the door, were you advise people to leave their shotgun and ammo.. on a channel like this I expected better advice..
Hmm. So, you're saying that if you were not fortunate enough to grow up in a traditional British shooting environment (where you learn simply by being inundated and don't need it explained), you're not welcome? That if you can't "get it right" intuitively, you shouldn't try? Right. Got it.
He forgot to mention you also need a Range Rover, a country pile in the Cotswolds and a pad in Chelsea.Do these people not realise how ridiculous they look???
alot of people that shoot are normal and ordinary country folk. I for one walk up hedgerows with a dog and wear a £10 shirt, cheap fleece and hiking trousers. On formal days, a shirt tie, breeks and wellies and a decent coat is the attire though 99% of those who live/work in the country will already have most items needed
No different to any sport. Imagine playing for your local football team wearing a suit. I think this is less about wearing appropriate clothing, and more about the perceived notion that this is a sport for the well off. Inverted snobbery.
As much as I admire tradition, I'm so glad we don't have to worry about this snotty nosed bullshit in Australia. Geeves, load another round for me would you, there's a good chap.
PuddinJr1993 this isnt true british hunting imo, this is rich posh ppl acting like there something special, they pay a lot off money to have ppl chase the game (that 9 times out of 10 has been raised especially for it,) to them, that isnt hunting. getting out in your camo, stalking your prey, learning your pray and ultimately bagging and eating your pray is true hunting.
Scot Graham Well you clearly haven’t been on a shoot before, the whole dress thing is just keeping up tradition. I’m certainly not rich, I work 9 to 5 and go shooting as much as I can each season, so don’t talk about stuff you don’t know, it’s a sport
Shooting is more than just discharging your shotgun at every moving thing. In Britain it is highly codified and based on ancient traditions. Dressing for a formal shoot is both good mannered and fun, and needn't be expensive. A lunch served from the tailgate of a Landover is one of life's great pleasures.
Whilst waiting for the RAC ???
Even beating I always wear a tie, think it just pulls the whole thing together. For certain events I'll wear certain ties, usually my pheasant tie but around rememberance I'll wear my old school tie to remember the old boys who passed in war.
Good to see. Keep the standards.
Basic shooting kit need not be OTT or ridiculously expensive. The goal is to be comfortable and well presented. Most UK country people have 75% of the recommended items in their closet. A full on duck shooting camo kit is rather expensive as well and looks just as ridiculous when taken out of context. Good on Mr. King for setting the bar high.
Absolutely no different to any other sport if you take that sport even semi seriously. Football = football kit and boots, Cycling = Lycra and cycling shoes. More likely that the negative comments are because the gentleman in the video is well spoken. Inverted snobbery.
Just been on a simulated game day with my local gun club, we all got dressed up as if we were on a driven day, shirt tie mole skins made the day even better for me, good to look smart once in a while.
All seems very reasonable to me, I shoot up 8-20 days a season all walk one stand one and rough shooting, while it doesn't really matter, someone's going to take the piss if you rock up in jeans " didn't you know we are shooting" or "have you just got in from your night out". For me cheap tweed breeks, socks, boots, shirt, tie and jumper, coat for the rain, hat if the dog hasn't mauled it. Whole outfit probably cost less than £100 quid. Wouldn't be up to scratch for a dandy but good enough for farming. Splash out on the boots just because I think it's worth doing so, boots cost over £200 as I need the ankle support but wellies did just fine for years.
What to wear on a formal highland stalk?
All very sound advice and Mr King comes across as a thoroughly likeable sort…….personally though, I'm a little worried by this trend for ladies to turn up on the Gun-line with what appears to be an enormous stuffed fox on their heads, often complete with tail dangling down their nape. As most shoot instructions include "no ground game"…..what to do?
Ian Spicer well it’s not like they shot the fox there and stitched it onto there hat, so it’s fine aha
I assume all of the nay Sayers here just walk around in sweat pants all the time lol
Slippers,pipe & monocle..nothing else.
I would like to see more videos like this, but perhaps some tailored for women (please pardon the pun).
You can buy full women's shooting suits, wellies are universal, not much to be different
Remember, If you are American, and you get invited, don't call the short Trousers nickers. 😬
Please correct me if I am wrong, is the correct term breeks?
Yep
Breeks or breeches
Jolly good good old chap,
Well what do beaters wear then ?
The same perhaps a more stout jacket
I know this may seem a highly silly question but... Do you think if I can book myself on a rather pricey shoot, I would be look at oddly as I'm a young non-white male? It's a question I've wondered about regarding racism. I'm sure everyone would be a gentleman/lady but it's something I'm worried about. I am an experienced shooter.
One of the lovely things about fieldsports is everyone is equal - though you may be admired if you shoot straight. / Charlie
Thank you Charlie.
Race doesn’t matter anymore, in fact there’s a fair amount of people who would want to promote shooting and fieldsports to ‘non-white’ people as generally black people are cursed with being born in the city and get screwed from birth with growing up in a culture that promotes crime.
Lol, Remember- Judge not, lest ye be judged. To each his own.
I cannot see myself "dressing up" to go shooting. It is interesting but seems conceited. However, I still find this tradition attractive.
Great to see the dopey yanks on this video criticising British traditions, I always dress semi formal when shooting even rough shooting, it shows respect for your quarry, plus camo is ridiculous
Im born and bred Yorkshire, thick accent and all i drive a bus for a living am i to poor to go to a shoot? lol
No, although it depends on the shoot. Some are enormously expensive (thousands per person) if they are on prestigious estates and full hospitality etc. Other smaller shoots might only cost £200 - £500 for the day. Still relatively expensive but if you only go once or twice in a year it's certainly affordable if you want to do it.
That was quite painful, I agree
He needs to sit up straight it looks as if he's falling off the stool
I think he's sat on a one-legged shooting stick, they only really work if you lean a bit
it's as if he is speaking a language I know, but not.?
The general rule amongst the shooting fraternity is…if you have to ask, this isn’t the sport for you.
from Alberta :
...'priceless and dangerous information...
...... yes .... 'Dangerous'
well I guess it's all about tradition,however some of the people paying to shoot are complete wankers.
I used to be invited on a few shoots as I helped control foxes for the gamekeepers.
Some of the shooters were incredibly wealthy and very ordinary.
On the other hand some shooters had lots of money and were complete tossers.
you can wear clothes that blend in with the countryside and no-one takes any notice.
*I wear a jockstrap with chaps so I can shit on the go without worrying about skidmarks.*
I hope Edward isn't modelling that shooting clothing to sell it?? I presume he wore it for a joke.
What responsible gun owner advises leaving a gun unsecured, with ammunition!!! So your asleep and the burglar enters through the door, were you advise people to leave their shotgun and ammo.. on a channel like this I expected better advice..
The general rule is this…if you have to ask…this isn’t the sport for you.
Hmm. So, you're saying that if you were not fortunate enough to grow up in a traditional British shooting environment (where you learn simply by being inundated and don't need it explained), you're not welcome? That if you can't "get it right" intuitively, you shouldn't try?
Right. Got it.
He forgot to mention you also need a Range Rover, a country pile in the Cotswolds and a pad in Chelsea.Do these people not realise how ridiculous they look???
Into the Wild mate don’t slate British shooting, its traditional
I've got a terraced house a nissan work in a factory and enjoy this kind of shooting.
alot of people that shoot are normal and ordinary country folk. I for one walk up hedgerows with a dog and wear a £10 shirt, cheap fleece and hiking trousers. On formal days, a shirt tie, breeks and wellies and a decent coat is the attire though 99% of those who live/work in the country will already have most items needed
th-cam.com/video/SZCBXEG2hDo/w-d-xo.html why tf is this man floating...
Shirt and tie on a shoot, who do they think they're victorian explorers in Africa for the first time 🙈😂👎🏻
dylan jackson no but the people that shot like this in the past we’re and so it became tradition. That’s what this style of shooting is all about
cant stand this guy especially his practices with guns. he shouldn't have a gun imo!
Scot Graham funny thing is he's the owner of ASI the company responsible for importing AYA's to the UK
Nah mate hes a legend
Have you ever met him Hawkeye
this was awful
This makes me cringe so bad. Just wear what you want and get on with what its all about. Not fussing about how you look/if you fit in.
No different to any sport. Imagine playing for your local football team wearing a suit. I think this is less about wearing appropriate clothing, and more about the perceived notion that this is a sport for the well off. Inverted snobbery.
I shoot so can you not pass said judgement yanks
By the way if you dressed like this in most of the world you would be laughed off the hunt.
As much as I admire tradition, I'm so glad we don't have to worry about this snotty nosed bullshit in Australia. Geeves, load another round for me would you, there's a good chap.
It really depends on the field. Some places have strict dress codes, some places are more relaxed unless it's a special occasion.
Answer : Inverted Snobbery .... Projection of being jelly
The worse chap I have seen in my life ...
Do you know the old boy
British hunting is odd....
PuddinJr1993 this isnt true british hunting imo, this is rich posh ppl acting like there something special, they pay a lot off money to have ppl chase the game (that 9 times out of 10 has been raised especially for it,) to them, that isnt hunting. getting out in your camo, stalking your prey, learning your pray and ultimately bagging and eating your pray is true hunting.
Scot Graham Well you clearly haven’t been on a shoot before, the whole dress thing is just keeping up tradition. I’m certainly not rich, I work 9 to 5 and go shooting as much as I can each season, so don’t talk about stuff you don’t know, it’s a sport
Josh_Gump Engineering it’s not hunting my dear fellow, you hunt with a horse and the hounds, this is shooting
@@Timberdoodle197 correct