How to extend my shooting to free time.

[Jwimpeney]

Yes I am in oundle school, why do you ask? I am also an RAF cadet, got cadet of the year last year, and should be a junior corporal in a couple of months.

Seeing as I am turning 17 in two months, is it worth me saving up for my own rifle? When I spoke to my school shooting coach he said our local club requires us to bring our own rifles (and I can't use the school rifles). If so, I'm totally perplexed as to which rifle to choose, but maybe I don't need one in some clubs?

[Jwimpeney]

I believe you have a good local club at http://www.orpc.org.uk/ - I'm sure I've seen one of the members on here mention it. Not at Oundle School are you? It might explain the less-than-typical approach to shooting sports!

EDIT: Karen beat me to it re. the school!

Indeed this was the club I was referred to by my coach, but I will then need my own rifle, see above comment.

[dodgyrog]

There is a minimum age restriction of 18 years old in place on MoD ranges. I am not sure what Bisley says about shooter ages on the camp.

Dave, I thought that it is 14 not 18 - perhaps somebody at the NRA can confirm???

[dodgyrog]

Yes I am in oundle school, why do you ask? I am also an RAF cadet, got cadet of the year last year, and should be a junior corporal in a couple of months.

Seeing as I am turning 17 in two months, is it worth me saving up for my own rifle? When I spoke to my school shooting coach he said our local club requires us to bring our own rifles (and I can't use the school rifles). If so, I'm totally perplexed as to which rifle to choose, but maybe I don't need one in some clubs?

Good school, that. My cousin used to teach there in the '70s.

[Doz]

Yes I am in oundle school, why do you ask? I am also an RAF cadet, got cadet of the year last year, and should be a junior corporal in a couple of months.

Seeing as I am turning 17 in two months, is it worth me saving up for my own rifle? When I spoke to my school shooting coach he said our local club requires us to bring our own rifles (and I can't use the school rifles). If so, I'm totally perplexed as to which rifle to choose, but maybe I don't need one in some clubs?

I only asked as I was there a few years back with my son who was doing rugby trials for the East Midlands Barbarians. I thought it looked a fantastic school, and I was lucky enough to see and hear the CCF marching through the town (village?) on their remembrance day parade.
Re. the rifle issue, I think I'd be tempted to speak directly to someone at the club and see what they suggest?

[Jwimpeney]

Ah, I've played in the schools marching band for quite a while now. Nice to see it has a good reputation.

Ok. I'll contact the club then, and they will be able to help get everything I need? Do you have any reccomendations yourselves?

[Gaz]

Have a word with the club, tell them your previous shooting experience and ask what the drill is about turning up on a club night, or whenever they shoot. I'd think it very strange if the club only accepted new members who already had firearm certificates.

Most clubs have a stock of equipment and club rifles which they lend to members. I wouldn't worry too much about getting an FAC until you know you have somewhere to store your rifles. Just concentrate on shooting and having fun! :shakeshout:

[Jwimpeney]

Thanks for your help! I will speak to the club tomorrow (aka today, it's after midnight). It'll be great to join, I'll really b able to get some nice hardware as well! (jacket and stuff)

[AL8]

nice to see younger people involved in shooting. The club I go to use MOD ranges and we have been told that the minimum age is 16, but under supervision.

[bobbob]

As AL8 said, good to see a young shooter who wants to get more involved. Lets hope the doors are opened by youthful enthusiasm and not slammed shut by bureaucracy.