Portsmouth Railway Rifle and Pistol Club is a Home Office–approved paper target shooting club. We are fully insured and affiliated with the N.S.R.A. (National Smallbore Rifle Association), whose safety and competition guidelines we follow.

Our members have formed a close-knit group of sociable shooting enthusiasts. We shoot all year round, accommodating all levels of experience, including competitions at club, county, and national level.

Annual subscriptions are set at reasonable levels. Junior members aged 12 to 18 (sadly we cannot accept shooters under 12) are charged half the adult rate. Junior members must, however, be accompanied by a nominated adult at all times. We welcome applications from all genders.

All prospective members must complete a probationary period, which includes range safety training, before full membership can be approved.

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Location

We are located at the Hilsea Lines off Scott’s Lane, next to Cassmate Studio & Coffee Shop.

POSTCODE

Bastion 4, Scott Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5JH

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We meet for shooting on:

• Monday (Prone): 19:00 – 21:00

• Wednesday (Air/LWS/Bench): 17:00 – 21:00

• Friday (Prone): 19:00 – 21:00

These times are a guide, as disciplines may change depending on demand. Extra evenings may also be arranged if required.

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Shooting Facilities

The two-storey club building has indoor firing points for both prone and benchrest shooting at 25 yards, and a 10-metre pistol range. Administration facilities are located on the ground floor.

Equipment and instruction are available in all disciplines.

We also provide:

• Free parking

• Free tea and coffee facilities

• An indoor unisex toilet

• A large club room with benches for easy setup

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Range

The club provides an indoor range up to 25 yards:

• Rimfire rifles: .22 single-shot target rifles only, at 25 yards indoors

• Air rifles and pistols (max 6 ft/lb): .177 single-shot at 10 metres indoors

• Air rifles (max 12 ft/lb): .177 or .22 single-shot at 20 metres and 25 yards indoors

Only approved N.S.R.A. targets may be used on all ranges.

Coaching in all disciplines is available (subject to coach availability).

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Club Ethos

We are a small, non-profit club with around 20 shooting members plus probationers. All income is reinvested into facilities for our members.

Our aim is to encourage shooting sports across all disciplines within the Range Safety Envelope. You can be certain of a warm and friendly welcome, whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned veteran.

If you are new to the area, interested in the sport, or simply seeking more information, please contact us.