Wakefield Rifle & Pistol Club

Wakefield Rifle and Pistol Club actively promotes a wide range of shooting disciplines - beginners are very welcome. The club has four indoor ranges ;
Air range one - 10m, general purpose with paper and reactive targets
Air range two - 10m, dedicated to match practice
Fi****ms range one "Newbury" - 25m Mixed air and fi****ms, precision shooting
Fi****ms range two "Emmerson" - 20m Mixed air and fi

****ms, turning and advancing targets, general purpose

Fi****ms energy limits
Newbury - 475ft/lbs and 1750feet/sec max, all calibres under .454 Casull
Emmerson - HME energy limit applies : 3319ft/lbs and 3250feet/sec, any calibre including full bore rifles

There are many shooting disciplines to take part in and age is no barrier, we have members literally from twelve to seventy plus, with a strong family membership. Shooting is one of the few sports where age and to some degree disability has no reflection on performance. Our junior members often out-shoot their mum or dad. Precision target shooting is an internationally recognised sport, which has an impeccable safety record and at WRPC we pride ourselves on this safety, whilst promoting sportsmanship and training. It's also a lot of fun. Both air & firearm ranges offer disabled access. We also offer a club armoury, club waiting room & toilets plus we are part of the College Grove Sports Facility which has a full service bar offering refreshments and snacks. Thinking of taking up target shooting? Beginners are very welcome! The club has Wednesday nights dedicated to prospective new members and those probationary members that have recently joined the club. These sessions provide you with instruction on safe handling of the fi****ms and conduct on the range, along with the opportunity to shoot live ammunition. Our club is very popular. New inductees must attend a mandatory safety briefing with their first shooting session - this must be booked in advance to allow time for police background checks. We would therefore ask people attending for the first time to reserve their place using our automated online booking system. Visit our main website http://www.wrpc.co.uk/ and click the BOOK NOW button to get started. Families and juniors are welcome but the youngest we can consider is twelve years old. Parents or guardians must accompany junior members on the range whilst they shoot, there is no need for the parent to become a member themselves. (Though we do encourage it!)

Don't worry about recoil and noise. The .22 rimfire rifles we use have very little recoil and the club will provide hearing and eye protection. You can take your shot targets home if you like as a souvenir. We recommend you have a good look around the website. If you're interested in coming along and giving shooting a try, reserve your place using our automated online booking system. We work closely with both West Yorkshire Police and The Home office to ensure the safety and the security of this sport. We do NOT condone unsafe behaviour. If your intention is NOT to pursue shooting as a serious hobby then we would request that you do not attend the club. Online Booking System - http://www.wrpc.co.uk