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Membership
Probationary Membership
The target shooting sport is tightly regulated to ensure only trustworthy and sensible persons have access to firearms. This means there are necessary checks done by the 49th prior to acceptance of any probationary member.
All persons wishing to join any shooting club must be able to sign a declaration that they are not prohibited from access to firearms under Section 21, Firearms Act 1968. (This is called a “Section 21 declaration”)
At the 49th we run three probationary courses per year with small groups of 4-8 people with a 3-month probationary course for a small fee (subject to satisfactory security checks that may include notification of the West Midlands Police).
This includes four key modules covering basic techniques and training across Full-bore and small-bore rifles, Black Powder pistols, and safe handling of rifles, ammunition, and pirodex within the target shooting sport. The course has been designed to meet and exceed the Home Office requirements.
Our probationary course must be completed in full before any person can be considered for full membership. Completing the probationary course does not guarantee full membership and the 49th retains the right to end memberships and probation at any time.
These modules run over eight weeks on rotating Saturdays between 10 am and 4 pm.
We’ll be with you every step of the way to support you during your probation on a supervised “one-to-one” basis on the range during live fire practice. These can be booked in advance on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Probationary members will need a minimum of 12 recorded shooting visits to the club within the three months of probation to be considered for full membership.
There are no hidden fees with PPE provided and no hire charges for the use of the Club rifles. You will only pay for your ammunition (unless you have a valid FAC ammo purchased, it must be kept on the club premises at all times.)
Having completed your probationary period, your application to join will be put to the committee members who will take into consideration your attitude and competency before making a decision. If approved you will be required to pay the balance remaining of the full membership fee and the police licensing authority will be notified.
Full Membership
Our full membership fee is £192 and the membership year runs from October to September.
We also offer a joint membership discount for families (living at the same address).
There are no additional charges for the use of the Range, our PPE, or Club rifles. Ammunition can be purchased from the onsite shop as well as a range of targets and light refreshments.
Externally purchased ammunition is also permitted for use on the range.
Please Note: Not all ammunition types can be used. Please check with the Range Office before using Homeloads or externally purchased ammunition.
Full members must have completed our probationary course and demonstrated safe handling of firearms, the ability to follow all safety procedures and instructions from the range office.
Please note: Club fees are subject to change as determined by the Annual General Meeting.
Fees are strictly non-negotiable and non-returnable. Should the probationary member not complete their period of training or be found unsuitable to become a Full Member of the Club (in accordance with Club Articles & Rules).
Range Rules
- All firearms are considered loaded, even when they have been proven clear.
- Never point a rifle at anyone or anything other than the target/something that you are willing to shoot.
- Fingers must be off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until the rifle is pointed at the target and you are ready to fire.
- Always be sure of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Ear Protection is Mandatory when in the range. Eye Protection is advised.
- Breach Flags must be inserted when rifles are not in use.
- If you see any dangerous practice “report it” immediately to the Range Officer.
- Do not go forward of the firing point until told to do so by the Range Officer.
- Do not approach the bench or touch firearms (including putting on or removing from the bench) whilst anyone is “down range”.
- Range Officer is in Absolute Authority.
- Keep it tidy. Please clean up after yourself. Collect fired brass, shot targets, and put any equipment back where you found it.
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