David Davies MP visited Keepers Lodge shooting ground in Llanishen on Friday (19th September) for a shooting lesson with British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) coach Davie Smeaton. Mr Davies shot a variety of targets at the ground, which hosts a shoot every fortnight on Sunday. It also holds corporate events. The Monmouth MP said: "I was delighted to visit Keepers Lodge clay shoot and even managed to hit a few clays. "Shooting plays a key role in rural life in a number of ways. The fortnightly shoot is clearly a very sociable occasion with around 80 people attending regularly. The economic benefits of shooting are also clear, with shooting being worth 2,400 jobs and £75 million to the Welsh economy, a significant part of shooting's £2 billion contribution to the UK economy. "This business is also a good example of diversification for a farming business, and a great way of bringing money into this rural area. I welcome the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's efforts in supporting such businesses." He added: "As the start of the pheasant shooting season approaches, many people will be going out to enjoy shooting in Monmouthshire and South Wales. I fully support shooting sports and recognise its economic and conservation value to the rural economy." Owner Clive Pritchard said: "Our shoot is part of the dairy farm which has 200 cows. People come and shoot from a wide area – including Chepstow, the Forest of Dean, Newport and Bristol." Mr Davies is pictured with shoot owners Clive and Rob Pritchard, and BASC coach David Smeaton,