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FACILITIES

We have 4 x 25 metre bays in Range 1 with permission to shoot at 15 and 10 metres also. Pneumatic target turners are fixed in Range 1. Range 2 is in use for airgun shooting. We have a Club Registration Certificate which allows us to sell alcohol (only after shooting of course!) and our bar stocks soft drinks, crisps and confectionery. Children are welcome though we do expect youngsters to be under parental supervision at all times. All helpers, Range Officers, Bar Staff etc. give their time voluntarily and no-one receives any remuneration from Club funds. 

View of Lounge/Meeting Room

Our MoD Safety Certificate allows us to shoot firearms, including muzzle-loading pistols up to .455 calibre. In view of the Government's decision to ban the citizens of England, Scotland and Wales (but not Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands!) from owning or shooting target handguns, the Club decided to concentrate on .22 rifles and centre-fire rifles such as the Winchester under-lever which is available in calibres such as .357, .44 and .45 Long Colt.

Recently (February 2005) we have had confirmation from the MoD that our range is also suitable for shooting long barrelled revolvers such as the Taurus 12" barrelled revolvers with wrist brace. These are now available in the UK and we hope to be introducing Police Pistol disciplines again when a few of us have obtained them.  We have contacted the Home Office regarding these revolvers and their view is that whilst an individual FAC holder can buy one legally they cannot be 'shared' like other club guns and the Police cannot authorise them on club FACs. This precludes their use by club probationers which we find bizarre and have asked the NRA to take up the matter with the Home Office.

View of Shooting Positions - Range 1

Airgun Shooting in Range 2

A formal affiliation agreement with Killingholme Full Bore Club means that we have access to an open air range where members may shoot other more powerful rifles such as .223, .303 and 7.62mm etc.

View of Lounge/meeting room 

Shooting a .44 calibre Black Powder Revolver	Shooting a .22 Calibre Mauser Bolt-action Rimfire Rifle

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