Shooting Disciplines
Air
This discipline consists of a mixture of benchrest and freestanding shooting. Predominantly shooting both winter and summer competitions at distances of 20 and 25 yards. We have five freestanding positions and four benchrest positions on the Roger Brooks Range, along with provision for 10-yard pistol shooting. A Separate Plinking Range is available with five points for shooting knock-down targets, tin cans, etc. Please note: Airsoft and BB guns are not allowed.
Benchrest
Predominantly shooting both winter and summer competitions at distances ranging from 25 yards to 50 yards and 50 metres from a seated position using a 0.22LR Rimfire rifle fitted with telescopic or open sights, supported at the front on a rest. The David Hutton Range has two permanent benchrest shooting points with another two available, subject to the Range Officer's discretion.
Carbine
This discipline is free-standing, predominantly shooting both winter and summer competitions at distances ranging from 25 yards to 50 yards and 50 metres, using a 0.22Lr Rimfire rifle fitted with telescopic or open sights. There are five freestanding shooting points on the David Hutton Range.
Prone
Shooting from a prone position, lying on a mat on the floor, predominantly shooting both winter and summer competitions at distances ranging from 25 yards to 50 yards and 50 metres, using a 0.22Lr Rimfire rifle fitted with telescopic or open sights. There are five prone shooting points on the David Hutton Range.
Firearm or Air Gun
Firearms
A firearm in this context refers to a Rifle or Pistol from which a projectile (bullet) is discharged by the force of an explosion, usually from the burning of gunpowder.
Air Guns
Rifle or Pistol, use compressed air or gas, rather than gunpowder to discharge projectiles (pellets).
Calibre
This term is a categorisation of all Rifles and pistols. It is the diameter of the projectile and historically has been measured in inches. From the wild west, a Colt 45 has a 0.45″ bullet. At ARRC, we do not use anything as large as this; we shoot nothing greater than 0.22” calibre or (5.6mm).
The Term Rimfire
We refer to our Firearm rifles as Rimfire. Why? The firing pin strikes the rim of the bullet casing, activating ignition to fire the bullet. Why do we mention this? We use this term as it is an easier way to differentiate between Air Rifles and Firearms, as in some circumstances Air Weapons can be referred to as firearms, but that is something you will learn about if you join our club.
The Firearms (Act) 1968
UK Law does not differentiate between firearms and air guns; they are both covered equally under the current UK Firearms Act and are treated with the same lethality by the club at all times and on all ranges.
Home Office
We are a target shooting club with Home Office Approval.
OUR MEMBERSHIP OFFERS YOU:
Registered Home Office-approved probationary membership
Training, including gun handling and safety
Use of club guns if you do not have your own
Shooting practice and instruction
In-house competitions
Local competitions
National competitions
Most of all, enjoyment, satisfaction and frustration from time to time with like minded people in a safe environment.
Due to Home Office Regulations and to comply with our Insurers requirements we regret we are unable to facilitate experience days or Stag/Hen party sessions.