Target Shooting
Cadets at all levels of the Air Training Corps have the opportunity to participate in the sport of rifle target shooting, using a variety of weapons.
We are lucky enough to have our own range which is designed so that people can take part in shooting under controlled conditions.
Initially, shooting takes place with the target 25m from the firer, either on a 25m indoor range (located at Sqn HQ) or a 25m barrack (outdoor) range.
Cadets can aim to achieve various marksmanship qualification badges to wear on their uniform (below).
Squadron Marksman Wing Marksman Region Marksman Corps Marksman
Safety is paramount with all ATC activities and shooting is certainly no exception. Training is an integral part of the system and each cadet is fully trained in whichever rifle they will be using before they shoot. Staff whom undertake shooting with cadets will have attended and passed a number of weekend courses with a Regional Small Arms Training Team (SATT).
Each cadet also has a weapons handling test (WHT) to prove that they can safely handle the weapon. Should they fail this test, they are given refresher training before they are allowed to shoot on a range.