Target Sports

Fun Crossbow Shooting Session (Instructor & Equipment)

This fun session using fun crossbows is primarily aimed at Beavers and Cubs and can be run indoors, or outside.

The booking includes fun crossbows with targets and services of one Target Sports ASU instructor .

Session will start with a short safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. In a one hour booking, it is possible for between 16- 24 beavers to shoot 2 x 3 darts each if 6 fun crossbows are booked .

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Fun Nerf Gun Shooting Session (Instructor & Equipment)

This fun session using Nerf Guns is primarily aimed at Beavers and Cubs and can be run indoors, or outside.

The booking includes nerf guns with knockdown targets and services of one Target Sports ASU instructor .

Session will start with a short safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. In a one hour booking, it is possible for between 16- 24 beavers to shoot 10 shots assuming 6 nerf guns booked

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Gamo Compact Air Pistol (LHD)

Gamo’s Compact is a match grade pistol which is ideal for those who want to get initiated into sportive shooting. Its particular balance and accuracy, exclusive design and ergonomic grip makes it fit any shooter’s hand. This outstanding pistol comes with a pre-compressed power piston and top lever system, in which the gun is cocked by lifting the top. This pistol delivers excellent accuracy for practicing target shooting at ranges around 20 meters.

These air rifles are only suitable for use by Scouts, Explorers, Network and Adults. They can only be booked by members of the Mersey Weaver Target Sports Activity Team, or parents of shooting squad on agreement of the District Shooting Advisor.

Booked time must include from collection through to their return.

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Gamo Compact Air Pistol (RHD)

Gamo’s Compact is a match grade pistol which is ideal for those who want to get initiated into sportive shooting. Its particular balance and accuracy, exclusive design and ergonomic grip makes it fit any shooter’s hand. This outstanding pistol comes with a pre-compressed power piston and top lever system, in which the gun is cocked by lifting the top. This pistol delivers excellent accuracy for practicing target shooting at ranges around 20 meters.

These air pistols are only suitable for use by Scouts, Explorers, Network and Adults. It can only be booked by members of the Mersey Weaver Target Sports Activity Team, or parents of shooting squad on agreement of the District Shooting Advisor.

Booked time must include from collection through to their return.

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Gamo Delta Fox GT

The Delta Fox GT is a modern-looking, precise and light 7.5 Joules airgun intended for those young users who are planning to get into shooting universe. The Delta Fox GT has been specially designed to be an easy to load gun, so the youngest ones can enjoy it their own way. This outstanding carbine is fitted with iron sights, however it can be fitted with an optic gun sight (not supplied) to the 11mm dovetail/20mm picatinny rail.

Booking time must include from time of collection from and return to our District Scout centre in Frodsham (WA6 7DD).

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Mobile Air Rifle/Pistol Range

Mersey Weaver have Mobile range that can be transported to a suitable venue.

We have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own NRSA Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age of the shooters as Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.

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Nerf Elite 2.0 Gun & Target Set

Nerf guns fire foam darts, discs, or balls. You can use them for a whole range of fun activities but these electronic targets also allow young people to take part ing target shooting to hone their accuracy.

Everyone in Scouts can get stuck in – there aren’t age limits here. They also work in all sorts of locations: indoors, outdoors, and even in specially-designed arenas. Nerf guns can be a great investment because they’re so adaptable, so you can design an activity that suits your group perfectly.

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Nerf Pistol

Nerf guns fire foam darts, discs, or balls. You can use them for a whole range of fun activities: lots of people enjoy team games (a bit like a low-tech version of paintballing or laser tag), but you could also try target shooting to hone your accuracy.

Everyone in Scouts can get stuck in – there aren’t age limits here. They also work in all sorts of locations: indoors, outdoors, and even in specially-designed arenas. Nerf guns can be a great resource because they’re so adaptable, so you can design an activity that suits your group perfectly.

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Target Sports Range at Queen Charlotte’s Wood (Range and Target Holders Only)
The indicative price above is for 1 hour session with the use of six bosses or target holders. The actual cost for your booking will be shown below once session duration chosen.

If you have your own permitted Archery/NSRA crossbow instructor and Target Sports equipment, Mersey Weaver have a target sports range located at its idyllic Queen Charlottes Wood Activity Centre.

The range only booking comes equipped with:
- For Archery/Crossbows – 6 x 90cm bosses
- For Air Guns – 6 x stands with target holders
- The minimum bookable time is 1 hour and thereafter in 30 minute increments.
The hirer will need to provide their own paper targets and equipment. Access (codes) to The Gallery starts at your booked start time; you also must clear up and leave The Gallery by the end of your booked end time. Therefore allow time for setup and clear up when selecting your start and end time. You also need to book a QCW evening visitor (or day visitor) as numbers on site are controlled and you will need QCW gate codes to be issued by the QCW bookings team.
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Air Gun Session at District Scout Centre Indoor Range (Instructor provided, Bring your own air guns)

Mersey Weaver have an indoor range located at the District Scout Centre.

We have available a number of NRSA qualified Range Control Officers/Instructors/Coaches who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own qualified staff. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor, e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor per 4 Cubs shooting).

The booking includes the range and services of one qualified NRSA RCO/Air gun YPS instructor (or NRSA Club Coach).

Session will start with a 10 minute safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, a maximum of 4x 25 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers.

Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots over 20 minutes.

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Air Rifle Shooting Session at District Scout Centre (Indoor Range, Instructor & Equipment provided)

Mersey Weaver have an indoor range located at the District Scout Centre together with a stock of equipment suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.

We have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own NRSA Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is recommended for every 6 Scouts/Explorers shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age/maturity of the shooters on agreement of the Instructor, e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor per 4 Cubs shooting).

The booking includes the range , springer air rifles (Gamo Delta Fox), 1 pack of 50 targets (17cm), 1 tin of 500 pellets (4.52mm) and services of one qualified NRSA Air rifle YPS instructor (or NRSA Club Coach).

Session will start with a 5 minute safety briefing for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between groups of shooters. Therefore in a 2 hour booking, a maximum of 4 x 25 minutes sub-sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers.

Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots over 25 minutes. Therefore we recommend purchasing additional 1 pack of targets and 1 tin of pellets when making the booking, unless you are providing your own consumables.

If you have your own equipment the range can be booked on its own here. If you need just an instructor to come to a venue of your choice you can book them individually here.

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Target Sports Instructor Only

The indicative cost above is based on 1 instructor for a 2 hour session. The actual cost will be shown below once you have chosen your session length and number of instructors required.

Mersey Weaver have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors (airgun and crossbow) and GB archery/Scout permit holders who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own airgun/crossbow/archery Instructor and/or Range Control Officer. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement. A qualified Range Control Officer is required to be on the range at all times to manage the safety of the range. One instructor is required for every 6 shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age maturity and needs of the shooters , e.g. Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.

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Air Gun Shooting Session at Your Location (Mobile Range, Instructor & Equipment provided )

Mersey Weaver have Mobile range that can be transported to a suitable venue and a stock of rifles suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.

We have available a number of NRSA qualified Instructors who can be booked, in advance, should you not have your own NRSA Instructor. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 shooting; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age of the shooters as Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range.

You can book the range and equipment, or if you have your own equipment the range can be booked on its own here. If you need just an instructor to come to a venue of your choice you can book them individually here.

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Self Led Air Rifle Shooting Session at District Scout Centre Indoor Range (Range & Air Rifles only)

Mersey Weaver have an indoor range located at the District Scout Centre together with a stock of equipment suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.

Your booking includes the range with 17cm target holders and springer air rifles (Gamo Delta Fox) only.

This booking does not include the cost of pellets and targets. If you are not supplying your own 17cm targets and/or pellets (4.52mm) then these can be added to your order at the checkout stage or ordered separately later.

Access to the range starts at your chosen start time and you must have cleared up and left the range by the end of your chosen end time. Therefore allow for setup and clear up time when choosing your booking start and end time.

If you require a NRSA qualified Instructor you can book them here. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement on evenings or weekends. One instructor is required for every 6 scouts shooting ; however, this ratio may be adjusted depending on the age of the shooters as Cubs may need a higher ratio of supervision (e.g. 1:2 or 1:3) on the range; if you want to book range, equipment and instructor click here.

If you need just an instructor to come to a venue of your choice you can book them individually here.

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