THE definitive gun shop, shooting school and sporting agency
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he Ian Coley group of companies is comprised of the Ian Coley Gunshop, Ian Coley Sporting and the Ian Coley Shooting School. Ian is renowned in the shooting world for both clay and game shooting. He is the GB Olympic Team Coach who successfully coached Richard Faulds to Olympic Gold at Sydney 2000 and Peter Wilson at London 2012. Gloucestershire born and bred, he grew up near Cirencester and having started out as a gamekeeper on the nearby Coombe End estate, he then moved to Fletchers gunshop in Cheltenham, the sport having become a major interest in his life. He was already shooting
for his county and then England. But early on he knew he wanted to work for himself and in 1970 he opened Ian Coley Gunsmiths in Cheltenham. Forty years on he moved his gunshop from the High Street to an attractive new fully equipped shooting school which he had developed just five minutes from Cheltenham. He has expanded his business over the years alongside an extremely successful shooting and coaching career. Every customer is important, and from the outset he would travel the motorways and byways of England, to meet new and existing clients.
He was a pioneer in the early 80s, with brother Chris, of the concept of corporate clay days based at stately homes and 30 years ago he started what has become one of Britain’s best and most trusted sporting agencies. As well as some outstanding partridge and pheasant shoots in the Cotwolds, his contacts reach far and wide. Game Shots find themselves completely at home in the redeveloped shooting school. The setting of the shooting stands are very natural, and high birds of 130’ can be presented. And of course it offers the perfect opportunity to "try before you buy". The ground caters for the experienced Shot and novice alike.
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he Ian Coley Gunshop houses one of the largest selection of new and second-hand over-andunder and side-by-side shotguns. The gunshop has enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who can advise both the novice and the most experienced Shot. With over 500 guns in stock it is possible to view and compare some of the world’s finest sporting guns. Whilst, at the same time, try out any of the second hand guns on the shooting school layouts. There are demonstrators too, and we buy secondhand guns with or without trade in.
◆ GUN PURCHASE AND VALUATIONS
A part-exchange service for customers who wish to upgrade. Guns also sold on behalf of clients
◆ GUN FITTING AND STOCK ALTERATION Transform your shooting with a gun that fits – get yours fitted by one of our experts
◆ TRY BEFORE YOU BUY SERVICE
Take advantage of a wide selection of both side-by-side and over-and-unders
◆ CARTRID GE SALES
A huge selection at very competitive prizes – quantity discounts available
◆ AIR GUNS AND AIR PISTOLS New and second-hand in all leading makes
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et in the heart of the Cotswolds, just five minutes from Cheltenham, the Ian Coley Shooting School has a reputation for outstanding shooting facilities and highly professional staff. As coach to the GB team, Ian Coley himself sets the standard, having coached Olympic gold medal winners Richard Faulds at
Sydney 2000 and Peter Wilson at London 2012. The facilities at the shooting school are exceptional, with 60 traps, all in natural settings and a high tower throwing targets of 130’. A lesson here will deliver a short cut to improved performance in the field. For a novice this is the perfect place to start.
◆ PRACTICE ROUNDS
A range of targets to suit all levels of ability
◆ PRIVATE TUITION
Lessons tailored to your needs, for experienced Shots and beginners alike
◆ COURSE OF LESSONS
Six lessons for the price of five – the road to becoming a good Shot
◆ TRY GUNS
The school specialises in gunfit, absolutely crucial to success
◆ CORPORATE PARTIES Half or full days for 6-60 people
◆ HAVE-A-GO PACKAGE Perfect introduction to clay pigeon shooting
◆ GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE PACKAGES Ideal for group, family fun days, birthday parties etc
◆ HEN & STAG PARTIES Half and full day events– very popular
◆ CHARITY SHOOTS
A fun way of raising money for your chosen charity
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an Coley founded his sporting agency 30 years ago when regular clients started to ask for shooting. As a lifelong game Shot, Ian knew exactly what the clients were looking for and over the years he has cultivated some exceptional relationships with a number of outstanding estates. He organises high quality Partridge and Pheasant days in the Cotswolds – and many others elsewhere in the UK. Attention to detail is meticulous. Ian has the vast majority of clients repeat book year after year, both for Pheasant days, Partridge days and the ever growing Grouse days that Ian organises.
◆ ONLY THE BEST
Long term relationships with selected estates
◆ PARTRIDGE & PHEASANT
Top quality shooting in the Cotdwolds and across the UK
◆ GROUSE
Driven grouse shooting on some of Northern England’s finest moors
◆ ROVING SYNDICATES Individual Guns on selected dates
◆ OVERSEAS PARTIES
Catering for every whim from sport to accommodation to permits
◆ SIMULATED DAYS
Try one of the hugely popular pre-season days – just like the real thing
Country Clothing T
he relocation of the gunshop to the Shooting School has presented the opportunity to stock and display a wide range of country clothing. All major brands are present, Albion, Barbour, Dubarry, Hucclecote, Hunter, Laksen, Le Chameau, Schoffel and many more. Sales staff are able to advise on the practical aspects and suitability of the different tweeds and designs.There is also an excellent range of socks, ties and footwear, plus a fabulous selection of leather goods and accessories. All are competitively priced.
◆ SHOOTING ACCESSORIES
Gunslips, cartridge bags, belts, gun cases, cleaning kits etc
◆ CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Full range of ladies and men’s country clothing. Stockists of Schoffel, Dubarry, Barbour, Le Chameau, Laksen, Hucklecote etc
◆ INSTORE OR ONLINE
Come and see us at the gunshop or view our website – mail order service available
M5 from Birmingham J10
Cheltenham
J11 From Chepstow and Ross on Wye
A40
A40 A46 J11A
A436
A436
Andoverford From Oxford
A435 A417 M5 from Bristol
From Stroud
From Cirencester and Swindon
Ian Coley
Nr. Andoversford, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 4AX www.iancoley.co.uk
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Gunshop – Shooting School – Sporting Agency – Country Clothing Nr. Andoversford, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 4AX Tel: 01242 807391 Email: info@coley.co.uk Web: www.iancoley.co.uk