Shooting

  • Air Rifle Shooting Session (QCW Range, Instructor & Equipment)

    The indicative cost above is for a 2 hour session with 6 simultaneous shooters on the firing line and 1 instructor.  The actual cost of you booking will be shown below once you have chosen, the number of simultaneous shooters and your chosen session duration

    The new target sports range (The Gallery) opened in Autumn 2022,  We have a stock of equipment suitable for Cubs through to Explorer aged young people and adults.

    Our NRSA qualified Instructors will run the range and provide instruction to participants.  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. Cubs (minimum age 8) may need a higher ratio of supervision on the range (e.g. 1 instructor  plus 1 adult helper for 6 simultaneous 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 Target Sports Team member who is also RCO qualified..

    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 3 x 30 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers (i.e  3 sessions x 6 rifles = 18 participants).

    Note: A group of 6 shooters will typically shoot three targets of 10 shots in a session (i.e. 540 pellets and 54 targets.  Therefore we recommend purchasing additional 1 pack of rifle targets and 1 tin of 250 pellets when making the booking, unless you are providing your own consumables.

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  • Crossbow Session (QCW Range, Instructor & Equipment)

    The indicative cost above is based on a 2 hour session with use of 6 crossbows (simultaneous shooters on the firing line) and 1 NSRA qualified RCO/instructor.  The actual cost of your booking will be shown below once you have selected the number of crossbows/simultaneous shooters and desired session timings

    Once you have configured and submitted your booking request (by clicking the “check availability” button to put the booking in your basket and when ready go to the basket and checkout your order). Once the order is submitted we will check instructor availability for the requested date/time before confirming the booking and requesting payment.
    Our NRSA qualified Instructors will run the range and provide instruction to participants. Currently, they are only available by prior arrangement.  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. Note Our minimum age for crossbow shooting is 10 years old. (note we do have 6 fun crossbows and targets for use by Beavers and Cubs which can be used anywhere within reason).

    The booking includes the use of the outdoor target sports range , crossbows (EK Archery Jaguar MK1 with 40lb draw weight fitted fitted red dot sight), crossbow targets suitable for use at 10m, target bosses and services of one qualified NRSA Crossbow YPS Tutor(or NRSA Club Instructor or Coach).

    Each set of shooters will start with a 5-10 minute briefing on safety and use of crossbow for all shooters, allow 5 minute turnaround time between sets of shooters.  Therefore in a 2 hour booking, 3 x 30 minutes sessions is possible allowing for safety briefing and changeovers (i.e 3 sessions x 6 crossbows = 18 participants).

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  • Target Sports Range Self Led (QCW 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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  • Shooting Session Air Gun (District Scout Centre Range and Instructor)

    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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  • Shooting Session Air Rifle (District Scout Centre Range, Instructor & Equipment)

    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 Session (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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  • Shooting Session (Mobile Range, Instructor & Equipment)

    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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  • Shooting Session Self Led (District Scout Centre Range & Equipment)

    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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