PICKERING RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB
©  Pickering Rifle & Pistol club 10/2015

About

To “encourage & facilitate the

development of & participation in the

sport of target shooting

History Records indicate that a range was in use as far back as the 2nd half of the 1800’s probably in connection with the Rifle Volunteer Movement of 1859-1908. Copies of  earlier maps show a range with firing points up to 600 yards in use up until the end of World War II.  Organisation The Club operates similar to most community sports clubs having a recognised constitution which guides the activities of the Club officers & committee. Club Bye- Laws, Range Orders & Safety Rules follow the standard set by the NRA. Costs are kept to a sensible level as all maintenance & operating functions are performed by the members & range facilities are limited to those required for shooting. 
The Range Consists of three raised gravel firing points at 100, 200 & 300 yards located in a level wooded valley. Firing is directed towards the butts at three elevating targets with a sand stop-butt. Markers operating in the butts are protected by an earth/concrete mantlet. Each firing point can accommodate six  shooters, two to a target. The butts, targets & stop-butt have recently been refurbished to a high standard equal to that found on military ranges. Additionally, the club regularly shoots on Strensall Military Ranges at distances up to 600 yards.
Cleaning a rifle after shooting
Shooting from the 300 yards firing point
© Pickering Rifle & Pistol Club

About

To “encourage & facilitate

the development of &

participation in the sport of

target shooting

History Records indicate that a range was in use as far back as the 2nd half of the 1800’s probably in connection with the Rifle Volunteer Movement of 1859-1908. Copies of  earlier maps show a range with firing points up to 600 yards in use up until the end of World War II.  Organisation The Club operates similar to most community sports clubs having a recognised constitution which guides the activities of the Club officers & committee. Club Bye- Laws, Range Orders & Safety Rules follow the standard set by the NRA. Costs are kept to a sensible level as all maintenance & operating functions are performed by the members & range facilities are limited to those required for shooting. 
PICKERING RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB