1. You must not be a prohibited person under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968.
2. Air rifles must be sub 12 ft-lbs and air pistols sub 6 ft-lbs. You are legally responsible to know what power your gun is running at.
3. Ammunition must be 6.35mm or less.
4. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.
5. Shooters are advised to hold valid shooting insurance, although this is not mandatory.
6. All pre-charged air cylinders must be within test date and tested within the last 5 years.
7. Your equipment must be in a safe condition.
8. Your equipment must be uk legal
9. No exploding targets permitted
10. Safety glasses should be worn at all times on the ranges.
11. Do not wear headphones or ear pods, as this may prevent hearing safety commands.
12. All persons act as safety officers. If you see danger, shout “STOP SHOOTING” immediately.
13. CCTV is in operation across the site for the safety and security of all visitors and staff.
14. Pistol ranges are for Pistols and airsoft ONLY, NO RIFLES.
1.You must pre-book your visit, as time is precious and fuel is expensive.
2.Bookings are payable if not cancelled more than 24 hours in advance.
3.Your 2 hour range time starts promptly at your booked start time.
4.Ring the bell and wait. If we do not come, ring again or call 07973 115769.
5.Reception is not manned full-time as we are working in the woodland. If you arrive late, this will eat into your booked range time, ring the bell and wait. Do not let yourself in.
6.If you need pellets or assistance during your visit, ring the reception bell or call 07973 115769.
7.When leaving, you must report to a member of staff to check out. Ring the bell or text 07973 115769.
8.Visitors must remain on their allocated range, do not swap ranges. This includes swapping from rifle to pistol.
9.Guns must be in a case when moving to and from the range.
10.It is a MAXIMUM of 2 people per lane per session, with 1 gun only. This includes spectators, supervisors, guests, friends, family, sharers.
11.Everyone who SHARES a lane (spectators, sharers, friends, family) MUST be booked in on your lane booking, to make sure they have insurance and are on the fire register, they must also complete the safety induction.
12.Please leave the range on time to allow safe changeovers.
1.We operate a friendly, respectful Range — no club politics.
2.Inappropriate behaviour or language will not be tolerated.
3.Alcohol or drugs must not be brought onto or consumed onsite.
4.Unsafe behaviour is strictly prohibited.
5.Anyone failing to comply with safety instructions will be asked to leave immediately.
1.Always treat guns as if they are loaded — never muzzle-swipe anyone.
2.Always be aware of where your gun is pointing, nobody wants to look down your barrel. (loaded or unloaded) this includes when loading a springer air rifle
3.Do not travel with a loaded magazine — by law, a loaded magazine is classed as a loaded firearm.
4.Guns may only be loaded when seated at your shooting table or peg.
5.Standing shots are not permitted on the rifle ranges.
6.Never leave a gun loaded unattended.
7.Guns must NOT be tethered/attached to a separate charging bottle while shooting.
8.Air tank safety – tanks must be in a carry sling / or secured in a trolley and not put on a table.
9.Do not take up more than the one table you have paid for.
•Additional belongings must be placed behind or below your table.
1.Never shoot towards range sidelines.
2.Always shoot towards the bottom of the range (backstop)
3.Only shoot at intended targets.
•No live animals, signs, or windage ribbons.
4.Please read and comply with all signage displayed on the ranges.
5.Paper targets to be removed and put in the bin, all other litter to be taken away with you.
6.If there is any problem with a target, inform a member of staff.
7.Do not place freestanding targets on the range without staff permission.
8.Wind out pistol targets to a sensible distance.
9.1.Air rifles can not be used on pistol ranges
You are using a self manned shooting range, everyone is an acting safety officer –
1.“STOP SHOOTING” means stop immediately until the range is declared clear.
2.Only the 90-yard range permits shooters to walk downrange.
3.Before anyone goes downrange, you must:
•Ring the bell
•Ask all shooters to open and empty their guns and fit a breech flag.
•Place the red flag in the doorway to alert shooters that someone is downrange
4.Shooting may only resume once the range has been declared clear and the red flag has been removed.
1.You must carry a whistle at all times, 1 blast means stop shooting, 2 blasts means carry on.
2.Air tanks must be left in the equipment shed
3.Bags or boxes must be kept to the side of you, pointing down range or left in the equipment shed.
4.If you carry your gun, it must be pointing up or down, NEVER Horizontal.
5.Never walk forward of the shooting line.
6.Shoot only from the labelled wooden peg.
7.Shoot only the designated targets for that peg.
8.Guns must be unloaded and made clear before moving between pegs.
9.Shooting sticks can be used but only from the numbered peg.
10.No pistols or Airsoft to be used on this range
1.No smoking or vaping on the ranges.
2.A designated area is provided.
3.Staff are always available — please ask if you need help or advice.
1.Toilets are located near the office area:
•Urinals: righthand side of the building
•Sitdown toilets: front side, two closed doors, Please sit only on sit-down toilets.
•Tissue paper must be placed in the bin provided.
2.Hand-washing facilities are located in the end cubicle.
1.In the event of an evacuation, the muster point is located at the far side of the car park.
2.A first aid kit is located in the office.
3.First aiders are onsite.
4.Emergency contact number: 07973 115769.
Finally,
Some people see air rifles as toys. They come under the Firearms Act and are very much NOT toys.
In the UK Between 2005 & 2020 there were thousands of injuries caused by air rifles and 25 fatalities, and every year, there are 2500 – 3000 air rifle offences recorded annually.
Make sure you do not contribute to these statistics.
You must carry your safety video card
If you break the rules you will be asked to pay £10 to re watch the video again or you may be asked to leave and banned from returning.
You can only have a maximum of 2 people to a lane with 1 gun, the extra person can be classed as a sharer, spectator, friend, family member, it's anyone who will be accompanying you. The extra person in your lane must now pay £ 10 to complete the safety induction; this will not need to be done again until next year. They must also now pay £3 whenever they accompany you.
Our range fee will remain the same as it has since 2016, however next year, we may be implementing a different pricing structure
This is a shooting ground, not a park, picnic or dog walking area, friends and family can not enter the facility, unless they are paying to use the facility, and we do not have any areas up the drive that people can walk in.
For your safety, do not wander around any of our woodland.
Keep everyone safe, follow all the rules, and if you are unsure, ASK!!
Acknowledgement of Risk
I understand that shooting sports and outdoor activities, including but not limited to Field Sport Ranges, involve inherent risks, including the risk of personal injury, property damage, or death.
I confirm that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and accept responsibility for my own actions and behaviour while on site.
I confirm that:
•I am physically and medically fit to participate in the activities I have booked.
•I am not under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance that may impair my judgement or ability.
•I will inform staff immediately if I feel unwell or unsafe at any point.
I confirm that:
•I have read, understood, and agree to follow the Field Sport Safety Range Rules as in the video above .
•I will follow all verbal instructions, signage, and range commands given by staff and fellow range users.
•I understand that failure to comply with rules may result in immediate removal from site without refund.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree that Field Sport, its owners, employees, and volunteers shall not be held liable for:
•Loss or damage to personal property
•Injury arising from my own actions, negligence, or failure to follow safety instructions
Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.
I confirm that:
•I have read and fully understood this waiver.
•I have had the opportunity to ask questions.
•I voluntarily agree to the terms set out above.
By entering the site and using the facilities, all visitors confirm they understand and agree to comply with these rules.
