Range Information
A professional approach to novice airgun training. Please read all the sections below, it will give you a better understanding of the range safety rules before you attend.
Range Safety Rules
What you need to know before attending the range.
Treat every airgun as if it were loaded.
Double-check it, especially when receiving an airgun from someone else.
Never point an airgun, either loaded or unloaded, at any person.
Always keep the airgun pointed in a safe direction, down the range.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are aiming at the target and about to shoot.
Appropriate eye protection is to be worn on the range at all times.
Airguns that are not in use should always be unloaded.
No airgun is to be left unattended.
Only cock or load an airgun when you are shooting at your chosen target.
If you encounter any problems with your airgun please mention this to the instructors before attempting to resolve the issue yourself.
Do not rely on an airgun's safety.
Break barrel airguns and hold the barrel while loading!
Underlever airguns, hold the lever while loading!
Do not ‘walk’ onto the range to reset or change targets etc. until all airguns have been unloaded, checked and placed on the shooting table unloaded and you have been given permission to do so.
The shooting of any live quarry is forbidden.
You must hold valid insurance to shoot the range unless under instruction.
Stop shooting immediately when requested to do so.
Shoot safely and respect other shooters.
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Section 21 Firearms Act 1968
The legal side of airgun shooting.
It is an offence for a person who is prohibited under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 to have a firearm or ammunition in his/her possession at any time.
This section applies to any person who has been sentenced to imprisonment or to youth custody or detention in any young offenders institution for three months or more.
It also applies to a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment of three months or more where the sentence is suspended.
A person sentenced to a period of imprisonment of 3 months or more but less than 3 years is prohibited for 5 years from the date of release.
A person sentenced to 3 years imprisonment or more is prohibited for life.
A person sentenced to 3 months imprisonment or more where the sentence is suspended is prohibited for a period of five years beginning with the second day after which the sentence is passed.
It is an offence for a person to transfer, let, hire, or lend a firearm or ammunition to someone whom he knows or has reasonable grounds for believing to be a prohibited person.
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"A totally new experience for me, really enjoyed learning something new, the instructors were very supportive of beginners, lovely countryside setting, looking forward to going back for a full lesson soon".
Gemma, Woking, Surrey
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Mark, Sandbach, Cheshire
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"Thanks, guys for your instruction, patience and time".
"We both enjoyed it and will be back to try your range again and take more advice".
Gez, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
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"Had a fantastic time at the range today. With the very professional staff, I felt safe at all times and had such great fun/shooting practice. Highly recommend this place we will be back soon hopefully".
Balvant, Birmingham
Gun Safety!
"Had a great time shooting, Mark was great at giving us instructions and very professional when it came to gun safety, will be going again, thanks Mark".
Paul, Birmingham
Great Time!
"BIG thank you to Mark and Dave, we had a fantastic time".
Neil, Staffordshire
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