Wakefield Rifle & Pistol Club

General information

Wakefield Rifle and Pistol Club actively promotes a wide range of shooting disciplines - beginners are very welcome.

We have a 10 metre air pistol range with motorised target system, plus an additional two 25m firearm ranges. One being a dedicated small-bore range, the other catering for all other firearm disciplines up to .454 calibre.

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 & small bore ranges offer full 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. For the sum of just £5 these sessions provide you with instruction on safe handling of the firearms and conduct on the range, along with the opportunity to shoot live ammunition.

Due to the high demand for places the club has introduced an appointment system to provide more certainty for people attending the range for the first time, that they will receive the opportunity to shoot on the night. We would therefore ask people attending for the first time to reserve their place using our automated online booking system. - http://www.wrpc.co.uk/

Families and juniors are welcome but the youngest we can consider is twelve years old. Parents or guardians are very welcome to 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.

If you just want to check out the club without booking you are still welcome, come down on a Wednesday evening after 7pm for a chat, we'll be happy to show you around - though you won't be able to take part in any shooting.

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