Shoot straight. Shoot safe. Shoot with friends.
A small, friendly club for .22 rifle, air rifle and air pistol target shooting. New to the sport? Our coaches will get you on target safely in your first session.
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Try it: tap the target to place a shot. Centre ring scores 10. Inward scoring - shots breaking the line get the higher score.
What you can shoot
- Smallbore rifle (.22)25 yard prone on an indoor range. Rifles and ammunition available for beginners.
- Air rifle10m indoor range. A good starting point for juniors from age 10 with a parent. You can shoot free-standing or bench-rest
- Air pistolPrecision marksmanship with a pistol? Our 10m air range works for air pistols too.
- Your own weaponsExperienced shooters can bring their own guns - .22LR only on the 25 yard range, and .177 air weapons on the 10m ranges. Note that .22 calibre air weapons are not permitted
- Postal and league matchesInter-club leagues each season, for every skill level. Shoot at our club, any time before the shoot-by dates for each round
Range hours
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | All welcome. Tutoring available for novice shooters |
| Wednesday | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Experienced shooters only |
Membership
| Type | Who it’s for | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Probationary | Initial six month period | £55 |
| Junior Probationary | Initial six month period, for those in full-time education | £27.50 |
| Full member | Adults 21 and over, unlimited range access | £220 |
| Senior | Over state pension age | £110 |
| Junior | Students in full-time education | £55 |
| Limited | Lower cost annual membership - pay additional £5.50 "green fee" on each visit | £55 |
| Family | Two adults in a long-term relationship | £330 |
Range safety
- Treat every firearm as loaded until you have checked it yourself.
- Keep the muzzle pointed down range at all times.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are aiming at the target.
- Wear ear protection on the .22 range.
- Obey the Range Officer. Cease fire means stop at once and step back.
- Open actions and unload before leaving the firing point.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What equipment do you have, and what does it cost to use? Shooting equipment includes guns, shooting jackets, slings, sighting scopes and ear defenders. It is all free to use with your annual membership.
- What do I need to pay for? You need to pay for ammunition and targets. These are inexpensive. Targets are 10p - 25p. Air pellets start at £7 for 500 and .22 cartridges are £7.50 for 50 rounds. Additionally there is a fee if you wish to enter competitions - typically £5 per competition. We also have a cafe selling tea, coffee, soft drinks and sweets.
- Should I buy my own rifle or pistol? You could - and many (if not most) of our members eventually buy their own guns. However you should use the club guns to start with, to understand what works best for you. Many off-the-shelf guns are not very well suited to competitive target shooting. Rifles should normally be fitted with aperture ("peep") sights, and pistols with standard "iron" sights.
- I already have a gun. Can I bring it? Maybe. It must fit in with our range certfications, which means single shot .22LR on the 25 yard range, and .177 calibre air weapons. .22 air weapons are not allowed, nor are BB guns. Also telescopic sights often do not work on the short 10m ranges - and are not allowed in most competitions.
- Do you shoot cartridge pistols? No. Pistols are heavily restricted in the UK. With very limited exceptions (primarily "long-barrel pistols" and certain black powder pistols) you cannot own or shoot them in the UK. If you want to learn pistol shooting, air pistols are an excellent alternative.
- Can I bring a bunch of friends and try shooting at your range? No. By our Home Office licence, we are a members-only club. We do not run parties, experience days or taster sessions.
- Are you still open? I heard the club was closed and the site abandoned? We are definitely still open (and have been since 1903!) The outside ranges are not currently in use, but we hope to recover them for use in the near future.
- How do I get to your site? We don't advertise the club location, but it is easy to get to by foot from Twickenham town centre, or by car, bus or train. Once you have applied to join and received police clearance we will send full instructions for finding the club.
Find out more
If you're interested in joining the club, please email our membership secretary for more information.
As a Home Office approved club, all prospective members must undergo a police check for suitability before they can shoot. Details will be in the email response.
Please note that we are members-only - we do not and cannot offer "experience days", taster sessions, birthday parties or anything similar.