New Membership
If you’d like to join the club, please get in touch via our Contact Us page. Home Office regulations mean visits must be arranged in advance, so please contact us before attending.
All new members complete a six‑month probationary period before full membership is considered. In some cases, this may be shortened at the discretion of the Management Committee.
During probation, you’ll be introduced to the club’s rules, safety procedures, and activities. You will be supervised by a competent full member and coached in the safe handling and use of firearms. Range safety procedures will be fully explained and demonstrated. Probationary members are expected to attend regularly, and will not be permitted unsupervised use of firearms until deemed competent by our Training Officers.
At the end of the probationary period, the Management Committee will review your progress and decide on full membership.
Minimum Age
There is no minimum age for membership. However, younger shooters must be physically capable of safely handling firearms, which can be heavy and large.
All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The adult does not need to be a club member, but if they are not, they cannot take part in shooting activities.
Firearms Act 1968 – Section 21
Under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968, it is an offence for a prohibited person to possess firearms. This applies to anyone who has received:
- Three years or more imprisonment – lifetime prohibition
- Less than three years imprisonment – five‑year prohibition from the date of release
If any of these apply to you, you must not handle or possess firearms at any time.