Elland Rifle & Pistol Club

Yes, the club has a number of rifles, in various calibres, available for members to shoot.

Alternatively, you may shoot your own air rifle (lead pellets only).

No, not at all. Neither unfortunately is it a spectator sport and this does mean that it has a relatively low profile, compared, say to cricket. This has the effect of making it a somewhat ‘invisible’ pastime.

The range has set opening times, and disciplines do not have set times.
Note: No shooting shall take place unless there are at least two full members of the club present, one of whom must have been a member of the club for at least one year and be a deputised Range Officer.

Either by telephone on 01422 311997 (during range opening hours only) or (preferably) via email.

You can also make contact with the club via Facebook.

The members. It is a social organisation that is run by the members and for the members. It is not a commercial organisation in any way and is definitely not a profit making organisation at all.

Any criminal conviction involving violence or the use of firearms. Some minor offences lapse after the passage of a few years and a Firearms Certificate can then be granted.
Note: It is mandatory that you declare any convictions of any sort to us when coming to the club to shoot, even as a visitor.

Yes, we encourage ladies to come and have a go in all disciplines.

Yes, very definitely since strength is not a major issue.

The short answer is no.

The subs run from the Annual General Meeting. There is a proportional reduction from joining, dependent on how many months have elapsed since the start of the probationary period.