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 form is required to
participate in this activity.
Who can
participate?
Open to those aged ten and over.
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: 1/13/2012