What sort of shooting can I do at the Club?
Types of Shooting Available:
High Velocity Centre-fire Rifles
.22 Target and Sporting Rifles
Pistol Calibre Centrefire Rifles 
Black Powder Pistols
Black Powder Rifles
Black Powder Muskets
Air Rifles (Match and Sporting)
Air Pistols and CO2 Pistols
Practical Shotgun
Match, Field and Sporting Xbow
Match and Sporting Longbow
How many ranges are there at the Club?
We have 7 outdoor ranges :
100 metres (3 firing point) for high velocity centre-fire rifle
100 metres (12 firing point) for .22, blackpowder & pistol calibre rifles.
50 metres (4 firing point) for as above plus blackpowder pistols.
25 metres (15 firing point) for as above plus precision air pistol.
25 metres (9 firing point) for as above plus police pistol disciplines.
21 metres practical shooting range.
40 metres (8 firing point) for crossbow disciplines plus archery. 
We also have a 10 metre (10 firing point) indoor airgun range.

As a member, would I be insured?
Each member and their equipment is fully insured, whilst at the range, or being used by them on club business at other ranges, and their equipment is covered whilst in storage at their home.

I don’t have an FAC, can I join ?
Yes but you will need to request and complete an application form which will require you to provide suitable references. You will also need to provide two passport type photos of yourself and the prescribed fee. 
What happens next ?
You will require a club sponsor, who must be an existing club full member, a visit to the club may help with getting a member to sponsor you if you don't know someone, please contact our Administrator who will tell you more about the club and the required training you will have to undertake. This training period will be for a minimum of three months during which time you will undertake a course on the safe handling of firearms. Upon satisfactory completion of this period you should qualify for full membership of the club.

Note: If you are wanting to join the club just as an airgun or bow sports member, the joining process is a little simpler, please contact our administrator for full details.

I am or was a full member of a similar club. Can I join ? 
Yes but you will need to request and complete an application form which will require you to provide a suitable reference from your previous club. You will also need to provide two passport type photos of yourself and the prescribed fee. A club sponsor is also required, who must be an existing club full member, a visit to the club may help with getting a member to sponsor you if you don't know someone, please contact our Administrator who will tell you more about the club and the required probation period you will have to undertake, which will be for a minimum of three months. 
What happens next ?
Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period you should qualify for full membership of the club.

I am an existing FAC holder. Can I join ? 
Yes but you will need to request and complete an application form.
You will also be required to provide a copy of the front of your FAC and if you are or were a member of a similar club you will be expected to provide a suitable reference from your previous club.
You will also need to provide two passport type photos of yourself and the prescribed fee. A club sponsor is also required, who must be an existing club full member, a visit to the club may help with getting a member to sponsor you if you don't know someone, please contact our Administrator who will tell you more about the club and the required probation period you will have to undertake, which will be for a minimum of three months. 
What happens next ?
Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period you should qualify for full membership of the club.

What does it cost to be a member of Swadlincote Rifle & Pistol Club ?
Subscriptions are paid annually and currently the standard sub amounts to £152 per year. There are reduced amounts for senior, spouse, young persons and junior members. There are no range fees but there is a small charge for using club firearms. For new members there is a joining fee which is currently set at £50. The club pays for team entries if any member wishes to take part in team postal competitions.

Subscriptions become due following the AGM in October. Members are expected to pay promptly and within a reasonable time, failure to do so can incur penalties or even exclusion from the club.

Can I pay my subscription directly into your bank?
Yes you can, our account details are as follows:

Barclays Bank Plc
Account Number: 40856274
Sort Code: 20-15-96