If you feel that you would like to come along to any of our Club meetings, meet the members, and have a go at shooting, simply contact the Club Secretary.
The Club possesses smallbore and fullbore rifles, as well as shotguns for the use of the members, so no equipment is required.
Reeds Target Shooting Club actively recruits new members: the only people who we cannot allow to join us are ‘prohibited persons’, who are people that have served a custodial sentence for certain serious crimes, and are banned from possessing or handling firearms. All prospective members or persons wishing to “have a go” are required to sign a statement declaring that they are not a prohibited person. Other than that, all are welcome.
We do not apply a lower age limit for children, but to be realistic a child has to be physically big enough to hold the gun properly before we can allow them to shoot it. We have junior smallbore rifles, and small calibre shotguns, but no junior full bore rifles.
If you decide that you like us, you can apply for membership. If you only want to shoot clays, you can apply for full membership immediately. If you want to take up rifle shooting, the law requires that you undertake a compulsory probation period of at least 3 months. During this time, you must attend club meetings regularly, and be supervised whilst shooting by a full member of the club. Once you have completed your probation successfully, then you can apply for full membership.
Once you have full membership, you can then apply for your own firearms certificate, and get your own rifles, pistols etc.
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Technique & Tips : Shooting techniques and suggestions for the novice and experienced shot.
