We shoot small-bore (.22″) rifles at our 25 yard range. We shoot prone (i.e. lying down) and only at card target or a electronic target. It’s a precision sport – to score a perfect 10 you need to hit the target inside a half-inch diameter circle at 25 yards.
We also offer Bench-Rest capabilities on different nights. This type of shooting is particularly suited to the less able-bodied as it is carried out in a sitting position.

We are currently developing a 10 meter Electronic target adaption to the range for 10 meter Air Pistol as well as 3P.

We have an off-site Full bore range available to members.

The key to any sport is competition. We participate in county and inter-county postal league competitions where a card is shot, witnessed and posted to a central administrator for scoring.  These are both individual and team competitions. Competitors are entered into classes or teams according to their averages so that everyone from beginner to expert has a good chance of winning.

Members are also encouraged to shoot at other county competitions, and further afield, but participation in any competition is entirely up to you.

Just about everyone can. We welcome any eligible person from expert to complete beginner. Even if you’ve never picked up a rifle before, we’ll provide every assistance to make sure that you’re shooting straight in no time.It doesn’t matter if you’re young, old, male, female or non binary – target shooting is one of the few sports where all genders of all ages can compete on a completely level footing. For practical and safety reasons we stipulate that junior members must be aged 12 or older. The upper age limit is up to you – if you can lay down on to the floor to shoot and stand up again afterwards then you’re probably OK!

Please note that in most circumstances a parent or guardian (who need not be a member themselves) must accompany any members aged 17 or under.

The best way to start is for you to come along on a shooting night, have a look around and meet some of our members. We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take ourselves too seriously. We should be able to answer any questions that you may have.
You must, however,  arrange such a visit in advance by contacting the secretary by using the contact form on the Contact page. Note that, due to legal restrictions, you won’t be allowed to shoot on your first visit to the club. See “How can I become a member” below regarding obtaining police clearance to shoot.

IDRPC is a Home Office approved club affiliated to the NSRA.
In order to get the approved club status from the Home Office, we have to meet certain criteria laid down in law.
An important part of that criteria is that the club provides a constitution, which is a set of rules and an admissions procedure that meets Home Office and Police requirements.
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New applicants are required to submit the necessary application documents, and to also attend an interview with the clubs Committee members.
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It is a requirement by law that the club informs the Police on any new application with the details of the new applicant. The right to refuse, or accept the applicant to become a ‘probationary member’ is at the full discretion of the local Police Constabulary and the clubs Committee members.

If the applicant is refused, the application process will stop, and Full Membership will not be offered.
The application process begins with a probationary period until all checks have been made. The probationary period cost the same as a Full member.

At the end of a minimum of three months probationary period, your attendance, range safety, etiquette, club involvement, and ability will be reviewed. The club will then either offer full membership, choose to extend the probationary period, or refuse Full membership if the probationary member has not met the necessary requirements and expectations of the probationary period.

We welcome members of other NSRA affiliated clubs who can shoot on payment of the range and guest fee. Visits should be arranged in advance and proof of club membership may be required. We also organise Guest days for members of groups, organisations or companies that can come and use the range for a day or evening’s shooting. If you and your colleagues are interested in organising a visit please use the use the Contact Us form and we will get back to you to arrange a suitable date, time and cost.

We have a selection of club rifles and other equipment such as jackets, slings, gloves, mats and scopes that you can use. There’s plenty of expertise around, and you will receive one-to-one tuition to ensure that you become proficient as quickly as possible. Training is an ongoing process and is free of charge.

You only need to think about purchasing your own equipment when you feel ready to take that step. Although there is a huge benefit in people getting their own kit you don’t need to buy everything at once and we would certainly not suggest that you spend any money buying equipment until you know that you will carry on with the sport. Many items can be purchased in very good condition second hand and it is very common to obtain kit from other members or members of other clubs.

The Club’s current annual subscription is £40 (£20.00 for under 21’s). This is payable each April but if necessary can be paid in two or more instalments by arrangement with the Club’s treasurer. There is a weekly range fee of £3.00 (£1.50 for under 21’s) which covers for any number of visits in that week, however this is only payable if you shoot in that week. Ammunition costs from £5.00 for a box of 50 rounds that should last for at least 2 evenings and in most cases longer. There is an additional range fee at our off-site Full Bore Range. No other costs are involved unless you get the bug and buy all your own stuff!

We do not stipulate a minimum number of visits for full members but we do expect you to attend on a reasonably regular basis. FAC holders are obliged to demonstrate their use of the Fire Arms they posses so we recommend a minimum of six registered visits to the club with their Fire Arm per annum. Members shooting in postal competitions need to be aware of the “shoot by” date on each card and to ensure that the card is shot by the date given. Probationary members need to attend at least six times during their probationary period.

We shoot every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm. We are also open at other times by arrangement to suit people’s work times and other commitments. 

The days are discipline oriented. Monday and Tuesday is for Bench-Rest and Wednesday for Prone. Thursday is a multi-discipline day with the evenings as Prone subject to availability of a RCO.

It’s a sport – just like archery or the javelin, both of which also use potentially lethal weapons. It’s been part of the Olympics ever since the modern games began.

Target shooting has an excellent safety record, with one of the lowest accident rates of all sports. This may seem surprising in view of the obvious hazards associated with the handling of firearms but it is because the hazards are so obvious that shooters have an excellent safety culture. It is this necessary, and very visible concern for safety that gives target shooting such a high training value for the development of hand–eye co-ordination, concentration and self-control.

It’s all about millimetres – keeping things very steady, being in complete control of your mind and body position,  focusing on every single breath.

If you fancy yourself as the Lone Ranger or Rambo you should probably try paintball instead!