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Air Pistol, Air
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Shooting in one form or another is the chosen sport of five million Britons! Welcome to the homepage of the website for the Chinnor Rifle and Pistol Club (Chinnor, Oxfordshire, UK). At 100 years old, we are one of the oldest shooting clubs in Britain and yet have some of the most up-to-date and comprehensive facilities in the country, with an official charter dated 7th May 1907. We are affiliated with a number of national shooting organisations such as the NRA, NSRA, MLAGB and others (see web links to them at the bottom of this page). To contact us for
more details about our facilities and activities, please ring: Subject to a successful membership application following completion of a probationary period, we have and welcome members of all ages and abilities - men, women, boys and girls - both novices and experts. Current club members range from about 12 years to past retirement. Friendly coaching by experienced experts is freely offered to novices or anyone who asks. 100 Olympic Medals in 100 Years FACILITIES - among the finest in southern England Chinnor Rifle & Pistol Club has some of the finest shooting facilities in the south of England, thanks to the diligence and hard work of our committee and members. The disciplines we shoot are: air pistol, air rifle, .22calibre RF (rim fire) prone target rifle, sporting rifle, gallery rifle and black powder muzzle-loading firearms. Our facilities comprise a year-round, heated, indoor, 25-yard range, certified by the Home Office and inspected by the British Army and Thames Valley Police. Our range is certified to shoot firearms up to .45 calibre and also has automated turning targets as well as static targets. Maximum allowable Muzzle Velocity and Muzzle Energy ratings for our range are stated below. During good weather in the summer season we also have access to 50 metre and 100 yard outdoor ranges in the Wendover, Bucks. area. The emphasis is on friendly fun in a safe environment. While we do enter teams of club members in internal and external competitions, you can shoot purely for enjoyment if you wish. To join the Chinnor Rifle & Pistol Club, you do not need to own your own firearm. The club has a small collection of club-owned firearms in good working condition that can be used on the club premises by club members and visitors. Live ammunition can be bought at reasonable prices from the club (but cannot be removed from the premises unless you have the appropriate Firearms Certificate [FAC] issued by the police). Air pellet ammunition (.177calibre only) for air pistols and air rifles can also be purchased from the club. NOTE: Club Committee Meetings Contrary to some misconceptions, shooting is not a 'violent' sport; certainly no more violent that any other form of target shooting, such as archery or darts, though more dramatic and, in some cases, louder. Firearm target shooting does require a steadiness and calmness possessed by few initially, but which can be acquired by most, for the utmost in self control and precision marksmanship. With a little practise and perseverance, a score of at least 85 out of a maximum possible 100 can be achieved by most shooters with a .22cal rifle from a prone position relatively quickly. The unsupported (no slings) gallery rifle or sporting rifle standing shooting position and 'turning targets' arguably takes more whole-body steadiness and self-control. However, each shooting discipline has its own special steadiness and co-ordination requirements. Tracking targets, like the 'running boar' or 'running deer' (moving targets) for rifle shooters or clay pigeon shooting for example, need rapid and controlled hand-eye co-ordination skill. Those latter target types are available at the UK's National Shooting Centre at Bisley (see links below). VISITORS and SAFETY - safety is paramount All first-time visitors are given a comprehensive interactive introduction on the safe handling of any gun they would like to shoot. First-time visitors can not shoot. ALL shooters - novice AND experienced - are overseen while on the firing range by a trained Range Conducting Officer, who is responsible for the safe conduct of the shooters. Interested potential members may attend up to three times (paying only a nominal visitor and range-usage fee) before deciding to join. Several visits are advised. All visitors are required to sign a declaration that they are not prohibited persons as specified in Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 * (see below) as amended. MEMBERSHIP - all ages and abilitiesFull adult membership costs less than the equivalent price of a pint of beer per week. Highly reduced rates are available for those under 18 years old. Family membership and OAP (60+) rates are also available. AWARDS - many internal and external competitions Marksmanship is an accepted 'skill' for students aiming to achieve the Bronze, Silver or Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We have had a number of young people shooting at the club for this reason. The club also awards many internal championship cups and shields annually. Any club member can also enter county and even National postal competitions. AFFILIATIONS - national and localThe club has affiliations with the National Rifle Association (NRA), the National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA), the Muzzle Loading Association of Great Britain (MLAGB) and the Oxford Rifle Association (ORA) (please refer to the Internet hyperlinks below to contact those organisations). Most disciplines at the CRPC can be shot at least once weekly, except 'black powder' which is shot on the first Saturday of every month and 'turning targets' which is shot on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Usual club targets are concentric rings printed on heavy paper, though some other targets may be used at the discretion of a CRPC club committee member. Our club operates 'no smoking' and 'no mobile phones' policies while in the club house. Please 'Bookmark' this web page or put it in your 'Favourites' so you can revisit us. |
Rifle Section - Summer League Shooting Has
Begun Pistol Section - for fun and for Summer League Comps Black Powder Section - Once-monthly Saturday Morning
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Award Winners
Publicity Events
Photos Click here to see our 2007 Centenary Events
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Target
shooting is good for...
A stress buster
Peaceful calm attitude
Developing a steady hand
Training a sharp eye
Confidence
Sense of real achievement
Pleasure in improvement
Sense of responsibility -
teamwork in competitions
Camaraderie and friendship |
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If you are also interested in clay pigeon
shooting with a shotgun, we can direct you to a good local organisation that
offers a range of
outdoor facilities in the nearby countryside, including
trial 'have-a-go' days, formalised training and competitions.
To see - and experience - if target shooting
is for you, ring the Chinnor Rifle & Pistol Club secretary now - CRPC Range Spec for experienced shooters Some useful links: NRA - National Rifle Association NSC - National Shooting Centre NSRA - National Small-bore Rifle Association MLAGB - Muzzle Loading Association of Great Britain LERA - The Lee Enfield Rifle Association HBSA - Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association ORA - Oxfordshire Rifle Association CPSA - Clay Pigeon Shooting Association UK Practical Shooting Association Met Police web site for Firearms Enquiries Met Police web page for firearms FAQ sheet Met Police web page for clubs and target shooting * Section 21 of the Firearms Act (extract on 'prohibited persons') A person who has been sentenced to preventive detention or to
imprisonment or to corrective training for a term of three years or more;
or who has been sentenced to be This means for life and includes all firearms, even air weapons. A person who has been sentenced to borstal training, to corrective training for less than three years, or to imprisonment for a term of three months or more, but less than three years; or who has been sentenced to be detained for such a term in a detention centre or in a young offenders' institution in Scotland, shall not at any time before the expiration of a period of five years, from the date of his release, have a firearm or ammunition in his possession. It is also an offence for a person to sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition to, or repair, test or prove a firearm or ammunition for, a person whom he knows or has reasonable grounds for believing to be prohibited from having a firearm or ammunition in his possession. Web Hosting Service
This website's host can be found by clicking on the 'Web Hosting Service' hyperlink above. Any other bodies wishing to become a sponsor of or advertiser on targetshooters.org, please contact Club Secretary Mr Pat Twomey on 01844 - 351 347 (evenings).
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