Welcome to Malton Rifle and Pistol Club

Below is a step by step guide of  how to join the club as a Probationary Member. If you are a member of another Home Office approved club or you have a Firearms Certificate please contact us as the process is different.

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 probably 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

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.

Now you need to get in touch. Click the button below to see our contact details. 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 let you know when the next open evening is taking place.

Note: Do not turn up unannounced as you will not be allowed in to the club. Your first visit to the club will be during an open evening that we run every 4 - 6 weeks. 

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 and the membership process. 

Note: In accordance with the Home Office guidance for shooting clubs you will not be allowed to shoot on your first visit to the club.

We will now consider you to be a prospective member of the club which means you are able to shoot under the supervision of a Full/Airgun Member of the club, depending on the type of firearm being used. All you will need to pay at this point is the range fee and for any targets/ammunition used. We'll give you a membership form to take away and fill in ready for your next visit.

Note: You will need to sign a Section 21 Declaration to confirm you are not a prohibited person before you shoot and provide proof of identity.

Come back to the club with the completed application form and the appropriate membership fee. The three month probationary period starts from the date you pay. You can now shoot again under the supervision of a Full/Airgun Member of the club, depending on the type of firearm being used. 

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 one of the clubs small-bore rifles. This visit will count as your first. 

Note: we will now process your application and as per Home Office rules this will include sending your details to North Yorkshire Police.

You'll attend the club regularly and continue shooting under the supervision of a Full/Airgun Member of the club, depending on the type of firearm being used. You'll receive further training in the use of firearms and the disciplines you have chosen to shoot. 

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.  

https://www.nsra.co.uk/

https://yorkshiresmallbore.org.uk/

https://yorkshiresmallbore.org.uk/east-yorkshire-rifle-association/

https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fi/af/firearms-licensing/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012/guide-on-firearms-licensing-law-accessible-version