Membership
Successful target shooting requires practice, skill, concentration and nerve.
Benefits from target shooting can include improvements in core strength, stamina, balance, concentration, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Also:
Age is no barrier* – it is truly a lifetime sport
Disability is no barrier – people of all abilities can take part*
Gender is no barrier – male and female shooters can develop equal abilities
Holistic – combines physical, technical and psychological development
Very safe - target shooting is conducted under strictly controlled conditions
Disciplined approach promotes responsibility - especially in young people
Ferndown Gun Club has all the necessary equipment available for use by its members
The current membership fee for adults is £128 per annum (1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024) and £64 for juniors (10-17).
New members may pay a pro rata subscription depending on the date of joining.
Adult members in full time education may be eligible for a 50% reduction in annual membership fee.
All beginners are required to complete a probationary period (minimum 3 months) with a minimum number of 12 attendances and to be assessed on safe handling and range rules to qualify for full club membership.
Ferndown Gun Club does not charge range fees on top of the annual subscription and members can shoot as frequently as they wish (subject to availability of range slots). Range bookings are currently limited to one half hour session per day.
Any person interested in finding out more about the club and who may be interested in joining, should in the first instance, send an email to ferndowngc@outlook.com stating their interest and any relevant target shooting experience. There is also a contact form available here .
Holders of a relevant FAC who are also a current full member of another Home Office Approved target shooting club, may be eligible for Associate Membership of Ferndown Gun Club. Associate Members pay a range fee per visit in lieu of an annual subscription.
*Subject to a person having the capacity to handle a gun safely and follow club rules and instructions