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HOME OFFICE APPROVED TARGET SHOOTING CLUB
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THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION & UNITED KINGDOM PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION
Site updated 6th July 2008 (Latest News + Competitions + Fixtures)
If this is your first visit to our website, we hope the following information is of interest to you.
We are normally always looking for new members and fortunately due to the increasing interest in shooting, especially via this website, we regularly receive enquiries to join us. Due to the current long list of prospective members waiting to join us, and new conditions imposed on clubs from July 1st by the National Rifle Association for new members, regretfully we have had to put a 'hold' on new prospective members, although apart from those already on our waiting list it may be 2009 before we can offer anyone else Probationary Membership particularly if they do not currently hold a firearms certificate. However do not let this prevent you from contacting us, at the very least we will assist you in perhaps finding another club to join.
Club Fees are £150 per annum, fees are collected by way of two £75 payments (in January and July) or by standing order. Fees are calculated by sharing the costs of running and maintaining the club amongst its members. For example, the costs will include the use of the club range and its facilities; There are no "green fees", additional weekly/monthly or per visit payments. However, to keep Club Fees as low as possible you will be expected to volunteer to help out with periodic range maintenance when required.
Furthermore, Full Members are allowed to nominate an immediate member of their family for membership, at no additional cost. Following a sudden influx of younger Members, i.e. under the age of eighteen, we have formed a new Junior Full Membership category where Club Fees are reduced to £90 per annum, these fees are collected by way of two £45 payments (as above.) Whilst this is a sad reflection on modern times, if you are under 18 years of age, you will have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times while attending club functions or fixtures.
Due to Home Offices rules, applicants applying for membership who do not already have a firearm certificate, will be required to complete a minimum 3 month Probationary Membership period. Full Membership will be based on the safe handling and use of firearms and regular attendance to the club. When Full Membership has been granted there is a one-off Joining Fee of £50.
Club Range firing times are: 09.00 hrs to 16.30 hrs Monday to Saturday and 09.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs on Sundays. As the range is 'unmanned' and mostly used on a Saturday, new members will be required to attend the club on a Saturday until they have been granted Full Membership. This will allow Committee Members to ensure that adequate safety training has been provided and be able to 'monitor' the progress of prospective new members.
