Malton Rifle and Pistol Club

The Club

About Us

Malton Rifle and Pistol Club is a Home Office approved shooting club based in Malton, North Yorkshire. We are affiliated to the National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA) and we are registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC). Members shoot a variety of different disciplines (click the button below to find out more) using small-bore firearms and airguns. Many members choose to compete in the local summer/winter leagues organised by the Yorkshire Small-Bore Rifle and Pistol Association (YSBRPA) and the East Yorkshire Rifle Association (EYRA).

Disciplines

Club Facilities

We have a purpose build 25 yard indoor range for use by club members. It has 6 firing points at 25 yards for Prone Rifle and Bench Rest and 4 firing points at 20 yards for Light Weight Rifle, Sporting Air Rifle, Air Pistol and Long Barrelled Pistol. The Club has a selection of firearms available for use by club members and all the equipment required for people to experience the sport of target shooting safely. Ammunition and targets are available to purchase from the club and we have an air compressor for members needing to top up pre-charged air rifles.

Club Membership

Malton Rifle and Pistol Club is a friendly shooting club and welcomes anyone interested in the sport of Target Shooting regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs.

To find out more about the different types of membership available at Malton Rifle and Pistol Club and to get instructions on how to apply for membership please click the button below.

Membership

Guest Shoots

As a Home Office approved rifle club we are able to run guest shoots for members of recognised outside organisations such as Scouts, Guides, Cadets, Schools, Rotary Clubs and Women’s Institutes. If you are interested in booking a shooting session with us please feel free get in touch. You can see our contact details by clicking the button below.

Club History

Malton Rifle and Pistol Club was officially formed in 1901. The club initially used an outdoor range in Brows Quarry on York Road before moving to an indoor range situated on Water Lane in 1908. The club moved a second time in 1981 to the purpose built indoor range that we use today. The picture shows members outside the Water Lane Range in the 1920's.

Below are links to articles about the club.

https://maltonandnortonheritagecentre.com/Warehouse/EducationSheets/MNHC-Education-Sheet-26-Sport.pdf

https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/features/way_we_were/11688301.the-way-we-were-we-welcomed-royalty/

Disciplines

Prone Rifle

Light Weight Rifle

Prone Rifle

Prone Rifle is shot at a distance of 25 yards from a lying position with the shooter resting on their elbows. It is shot with small-bore target rifles chambered in .22lr with aperture sights and the shooter uses a specialist shooting jacket, sling and glove to help support the rifle and allow accurate shooting.

Bench Rest

Light Weight Rifle

Prone Rifle

Bench Rest is shot at a distance of 25 yards from a seated position at a bench with the forend of the rifle supported by a rest. It is mainly shot with small-bore target rifles chambered in .22lr but can be shot with sporting rifles chambered in .22lr or either .177 or .22 air rifles. There is also a specific league for those using Spring Piston air rifles.

Light Weight Rifle

Light Weight Rifle is shot at a distance of 20 yards from an unsupported standing position. It is shot with small-bore sporting rifles chambered in .22lr and there are leagues for both open and telescopic sights. The weight of the rifle, sights and shooing glove (if used) must not exceed 4.5kg.

Sporting Air Rifle

Long Barrelled Pistol

Light Weight Rifle

Sporting Air Rifle is shot at a distance of 20 yards from an unsupported standing position. It can be shot with PCP's or Spring Piston air rifles in either .22 or .177 and shooters can choose to use an sights they wish.

Air Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Air Pistol can be shot at a distance of 10 or 20 yards and depending on the competition, pistols can be either .22 or .177 calibre.

Long Barrelled Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP) is shot at a distance of 20yards using LBP's chambered in .22lr with any sights and either a one or two handed grip. As UK firearms laws do not allow LBP's to be shared so this discipline can only be shot by members that have a Firearms Certificate and their own LBP.

Probationary Member

£25 (for 3 months)

Probationary membership is for people wishing to get started in the sport of target shooting at Malton Rifle and Pistol Club. The probationary period lasts 3 months and upon successful completion and payment of the required fee the Membership will be upgraded to Full, Airgun or Junior Membership as required. If necessary the probationary period can be repeated.

Full Member

£100 (per year)

Full membership is for people who have successfully completed their probationary period using the clubs small-bore rifles. Full membership is also open to, subject to management committee approval, those that hold a Firearms Certificate (FAC) or can prove full membership of another Home Office approved shooting club. Being a full member of Malton Rifle and Pistol Club provides the good reason needed for obtaining an FAC and the club can support Full Members with their FAC application.

Airgun Member

£100 (per year)

Airgun membership is for people who have successfully completed their probationary period using airguns only. Airgun membership does not provide good reason for obtaining a Firearms Certificate. Airgun Members who wish to become Full Members can complete a 3 month training period using the clubs small-bore rifles at no extra cost.

Junior Member

£25 (per year)

Junior membership is for those under 18 years of age and can be for small-bore rifles or airguns. There is no minimum age in UK law for being able to use a firearm. Malton Rifle and Pistol Club requires all Junior Members to demonstrate the level of maturity required to understand and follow the safety rules for shooting and be physically capable of handling firearms in a safe manor. All Junior Members must be supervised by a parent, guardian or carer who must be a member of the club.

Non-Shooting Member

Free

Non-Shooting membership allows the parents, guardians or carers of Junior Members to attend the club to supervise the Junior Member.

Range Fee

£2 (per visit)

The range fee is payable by all members each time they visit the club to shoot.

Annual subscriptions will be pro rata for those joining part way through the year.

How To Join

Section 21 of the Firearms Act

First you'll need to check that you're not prohibited from possessing firearms. Membership of Malton Rifle and Pistol Club is only available to people who are not prohibited persons as per Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968. Section 21 relates to criminal convictions and custodial sentences so if you don't have a criminal record you wont be a prohibited person.

You can read the legislation by clicking the link below.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/section/21

Membership Types

Next you'll need to have a look at the membership types we offer and decide what's best for you. Click the button to see the membership details.

Go to Membership

Contact Us

Now you need to get in touch. Please do not turn up at the club unannounced, you must book your first visit to the club in advance. Click the button below to see our contact details and let us know a little bit about yourself and what membership type you want to apply for. We'll get back to you as quickly as we can and arrange a date for you to visit the club.

Membership Application Process

Your First Visit

Come to the club on the agreed date/time and we'll show you round, talk you through the equipment and shooting disciplines available and answer any questions you may have about the club.

In accordance with the Home Office guidance for shooting clubs you will not be able to shoot small-bore rifles on on your first visit unless you can prove you have full membership at another Home Office approved club. We can allow the use of air rifles under the supervision of a Full Member of the club providing the air rifle is under the UK legal power limit of 12ft/lbs.

If you like what you see and wish to continue with your membership application you can book a second visit to the club and we'll give you a membership pack to take away and fill in ready for your next visit.

Don't worry if you're not sure, you don't need to make a decision right away, feel free to go away and think about it if you want to.

Your Second Visit

Come back to the club with the completed application and proof of identity. We will now consider you to be a prospective member of the club which means you are able to shoot small-bore rifles under the supervision of a Full Member of the club. We'll give you instruction on safe weapons handling and give you a few tips to get you hitting the target. All you will need to pay at this point is the range fee and for any targets/ammunition used.

If you still want to join the club the management committee will process your application. As per Home Office rules this will include sending you details to the North Yorkshire Police firearms licensing team.

Your Third Visit

Now you need to bring the the appropriate membership fee along to the club and we'll make you a Probationary Member. You'll now be able to continue shooting at the club under the supervision of a Full Member of the club.

If your aim is to progress to Full Membership or Junior Membership for small-bore rifles you'll be given an attendance card to record your shooting visits to the club. Six visits are required during the three month probation period and for these visits to count you must shoot with a small-bore rifle. This visit will count as your first. There is no minimum number of visits for those wanting to progress to Airgun Membership.

Next Steps

You'll attend the club regularly and continue shooting under the supervision of a Full Member, receiving further training in the use of firearms and the disciplines you have chosen to shoot. If you have an attendance card you'll need to bring it along each time so you can log your visits.

On successful completion of probationary membership the management committee will, on payment of the required fee, make you a Full, Airgun or Junior Member of the club as required.

Note: If you do not successfully complete the probation period you will be invited to repeat the three months on receipt of an additional Probationary Membership Fee.

Welcome to Malton Rifle and Pistol Club

The Club

About Us

Club Facilities

Club Membership

Guest Shoots

Club History

Disciplines

Prone Rifle

Light Weight Rifle

Prone Rifle

Bench Rest

Light Weight Rifle

Prone Rifle

Light Weight Rifle

Light Weight Rifle

Light Weight Rifle

Sporting Air Rifle

Long Barrelled Pistol

Light Weight Rifle

Air Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Long Barrelled Pistol

Membership

See details below or click for joining instructions.

Probationary Member

Full Member

Airgun Member

Junior Member

Non-Shooting Member

Range Fee

How To Join

Section 21 of the Firearms Act

Membership Types

Contact Us

Membership Application Process

Your First Visit

Your Second Visit

Your Third Visit

Next Steps

Opening Times

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Useful Links

National Small-bore Rifle Association

Yorkshire Small-bore Rifle and Pistol Association

East Yorkshire Rifle Association

North Yorkshire Police Firearms Licensing

Home Office Guide on Firearms Licensing Law

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