The Range. The range has an indoor 25 yard, 6 firing point, range suitable for small calibre rifles and a 10 metre, 3 firing point,  0.177” airgun range, one point with wheelchair access.  Our main activity is Target Shooting on the prone 25 yard range and some 10 metre Air Pistol and, Air Rifle.  We share the range with other shooting clubs, who have restricted membership or shoot other disciplines. The Club meets on Mondays and Thursdays only. Evenings sessions are for competition shooting and practice with normal instruction restricted to Thursday evenings.  Afternoon sessions are also available. Junior Members are welcome between 4.30 and 6.00 on both days by arrangement. A small selection of rifles and pistols is available for members use.

25 yd range 10 metre airgun range

Membership.

Membership is open to all ages, both male and female. There are no separate sections of membership, but juniors, under 18, pay reduced fees and have the option of a late afternoon session, as noted above. All members are encouraged to enter into Club and County competitions suitable to their ability. 

The only limitation we apply is one of stature.  If you are large enough to handle a rifle or pistol in complete safety, you are welcome.

Tuition and Fees.

Tuition is free under nationally qualified coaches and one-to-one supervision.  Probationers pay an increased Range Fee until elected a Member, normally after a minimum of 6 months probation.  Members pay an Annual Subscription and a small Range Fee to cover the cost of Small-Bore targets. Ammunition is available for purchase in the Club and the Club has a small selection of rifles for  the free use of Members and Probationers.

We also run a course in Marksmanship for the DoE Award Scheme.

The Club competes in Local and National, team and individual, Small-Bore Target Shooting Competitions.

Governing Body.

We are governed and insured by the National Small-Bore Rifle Association (NSRA) in what we do, and the range meets all the nationally required safety requirement

The sort of gun we use;  an Anschutz Target Rifle.

A Firearms Certificate is NOT required for you to join the club or learn to shoot.

Once you have been assessed by a qualified Club official you may apply for Club Membership.

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