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Shooting

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Includes
  • Target shooting
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Laser clay pigeon shooting
  • Rifle shooting
  • Airgun shooting
  • Crossbow shooting

Description

Using guns on a range to shoot at targets or clay pigeons.

 

Forms

An Information and Consent for Event/Activity (shooting) form is required to participate in this activity.

The information outlined below and the necessary disclaimer for Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 has been added to the form above for your convenience. 

 

Who can participate?

Open to those aged ten and over.

 

The law

Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or youth custody of three months or more. 

The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved shooting club or at a clay pigeon shoot.  It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms and ammunition such as airguns or shot cartridges.

 

Ratio of adults to girls

Normal ratios for activities away from the meeting place are required.  Guiding Manual ratios

During shooting it is recommended that a minimum ratio of one instructor to three shooters is maintained. The Range Officer may be counted as an instructor.

 

Regulations

  • The Leader must ensure that all participants under the age of 18 have written permission to take part from an adult with parental responsibility.
  • The local Commissioner must be informed that the activity is taking place.
  • Carry out a risk assessment for the activity.
  • For details of gun legislation outside of the UK please contact the local shooting association.
  • Use an established club – you can use one of the following national governing bodies to locate a reputable provider: National Small-Bore Rifle Association or Clay Pigeon Shooting Association. (Note: the activity does not have to take place on the club premises – many campsites and activity centres will allow temporary shooting ranges to be set up provided they are constructed and supervised by a suitably qualified instructor who is a member of an established club.)
  • Members may shoot only at targets (or clay pigeons). Targets must not be shaped like people or animals.
 

Instructor qualifications

The range must be under the control of a Range Officer who holds one of the following National Small-Bore Rifle Association (NSRA) qualifications:

  • NSRA Youth Proficiency Tutor’s Diploma
  • NSRA Range Conducting Officer qualification or higher
  • NSRA Club Instructor’s Certificate

Or

  • through association with the Armed Forces.

Additional instructors should be suitably qualified or be experienced in teaching shooting. Instructors are responsible for the teaching of the skills associated with shooting and work under the direction of the Range Officer.

 

Useful information

It is advisable to consult parents before deciding whether or not to offer this activity. You should also speak to your local Outdoor Activities Adviser and Commissioner.

Page last updated: 5/3/2012