Target Shooting – Junior Air Rifle

Target shooting is a very popular sport, recognised as one of the safest sports in the country. It is competed for at the Commonwealth Games and was one of the original sports in the modern Olympic Games.

Target shooting has been around for hundreds of years going back through history. Many societies practised hitting an object with a projectile. Todays target shooters use many types of firearms to fire a projectile into a fixed target at a variety of distances, with the ultimate goal of being more accurate than your rival.

Target shooting requires its participants to have self-discipline and control it is conducted on dedicated ranges and is one of the few sports to be fully inclusive - where men and women, able-bodied and disabled, can compete side-by-side for fun or competition.

EMRR Club is keen to support young people who would like to try or to develop their shooting skills. Participants will use .177 Air Rifles. The club has invested in high quality equipment for juniors and training of instructors to enable safe participation of young people in both training and club activities.

The EMRR Club is Home Office Approved and is affiliated to the National Small Bore Riffle Association (NSRA). EMRR Club delivers all training to governing body standards on the accessible range near QMC hospital in Nottingham.

All training uses the National Rifle Associations “Safe Shooting System” – Safe Person, Safe Equipment, Safe Practice, Safe Place. No one is allowed to participate until they have completed basic training including

Safety of the Shooting Range, safe loading and handling of the rifle.
Introduction to Air Rifle shooting: This covers a wide range of skills from shooting techniques, shooting groups of shots, sights and aiming, breathing and relaxation, basic care and maintenance of the rifle.
Law relating to shooting.

Target shooting is an approved activity for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Scout Association

The Junior Training Team

Lead by Martin (NSRA YPS Tutot) & Monica (NSTA Air Instructor) have many years experience in target shooting and working with young people

Junior Section Training Time

15.00 -17.00 Saturday Afternoons during term times.

Term
Autumn 24	Sep 14, 21 ,28 Oct 5, 12, 19 Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec 7	No sessions during School Holidays
Winter 24	Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	No sessions during School Holidays
Summer 24	Apr 26 May 3, 10, 17 Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul 5, 12, 19	No sessions during School Holidays

Equipment – All shooting equipment and air pellets are provided by the club as part of the fees.

You will need to be in trainers or boots, trousers and a long sleeve Jumper whilst participating, some people also find a cap helps and long hair should be tied back.

Ability & Access

EMRR Club has equipment for Left and Right Handed people, and a range of adaptable equipment to support participants with disabilities. We are happy to discuss your specific requirements to enable you to participate.

From the car parking area the range is on the flat with no steps, and fully accessible for wheelchair users.

There is a Toilet is available on site.

Cost

£140 per term – This includes all Equipment, Pellets, Instruction and Insurance

30% Discount available for additional siblings.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Bronze 12 Week Participation £156

Silver 24 Weeks Participation £300

Gold 12 Months Participation By arrangement

Scout Master at Arms Badge

12 Week Participation £156

Note: all sessions are 2 hours long