Target Shooting

Whatever level you are as a cadet, you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at military skills and drills including shooting.

Marksmanship goes a long way back in the history of Air Cadets and is one of our most popular activities.
Think you can concentrate on distant targets and fire with consistent accuracy?
It's not easy. It requires focus, concentration and a very steady hand.

Safety is paramount, and each cadet is fully trained in all aspects of the rifle.  Supervising staff are similarly trained to ensure that every shoot is run safely and efficiently.

We’ll teach you to handle a variety of weapons safely.
Basic firing is always done lying on your stomach (the prone position) at static targets.
Progress through the syllabus and you'll experience different types of weapons, firing positions and could even take part in shooting competitions if you really prove your skills.

Ranges come in different shapes and sizes but all are in controlled conditions with full training on any weapon that you handle - safety is our top priority.
To start with you'll be firing at targets that are fairly close - around 25m away.
As you advance through weapons and your skill builds, you will fire at targets 100m or more away.