SHOOTING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION
Our outdoor range has a covered shooting area allowing all weather target shooting out to 150m
Additionally there is a short range for air rifle and air pistol
Fully insured
Range is run by qualified staff with many years of shooting experience, and under the direction of the Range Conducting Officer (RCO)
In addition to shooting instruction we offer instruction in
Ballistics
Reloading
Load development
Scope set up and zeroing
Shooting off sticks
Adjustment for varying range in the field
ZOO AND EXPEDITION FIRE ARMS COURSE
Aimed at firearms teams at Zoos and expedition companies, this course establishes the knowledge and training required for attendees to provide best policy and practice for their industry.
This course is also aimed at those providing armed protection on foreign expeditions
Following HSE guidance on Zoos; BIAZA's Safe Management of Zoos; the Defra publication 'Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice' and other legislation, ACOPS, British Standards and Industry Guidance - the purpose is to establish a course that represents best practice for industry
In addition to developing appropriate advanced practical shooting skills, the course's purpose is to provide attendees with :
For Zoo and Safari Parks
An understanding of
Responsibility & duty of care of the Zoo or Park in the event of an escape
Role of the Police and other emergency services in event of escape
The ability to
Assist in the development of an appropriate DG policy for a Zoo or safari park
Assist in the development of an appropriate DG Emergency Action Plan for a Zoo or safari park
Assist in the development of an appropriate risk assessments for a Zoo or safari park
Assist in the development of appropriate SSOWs for gun storage, security, maintenance & dealing with an emergency
For Expedition Companies
An understanding of....
Responsibility & duty of care of Expedition Organiser for overseas expeditions as required under British Standard 8848
Role & responsibilities of the licensed DG rifle holder on expedition
The ability to ....
Assist in the development of an appropriate DG policy for an expedition as required under British Standard 8848
Assist in the development of an appropriate DG Emergency Action Plan for an expedition as required under British Standard 8848
Assist in the development of an appropriate risk assessments for an expedition as required under British Standard 8848
Assist in the development of an appropriate DG policy for an expedition as required under British Standard 8848
Develop appropriate SSOWs for gun storage, security, maintenance & dealing with an emergency