Regular induction courses are held to teach safe and effective marksmanship with rifles, as well as more specific training courses for PR instructors and range conducting officers, up to standards required for MoD approval as such, now formalised by the NRA's RCO qualification.

 

In past years the club's full allocation of family and open days was invariably fully utilised each year, before the major downturn in target shooting sports that followed the '98 handgun bans in the UK. It is intended that, with the help of its existing members and new applicants for membership, the club's unrivalled history of solid achievements and established worthwhile traditions will continue to characterise the LPSC as one of the UK's foremost target shooting clubs.

 

The club meets regularly for gallery and high power practical rifle events at Bisley and other nearby military ranges. In addition, the LPSC actively supports and facilitates Action and Practical type Shotgunning via its affiliation with Harlow PSG club.

 

The club published a regular newsletter, now superseded by this website with its commentary on relevant matters, details of fixtures and matches, plus reports on and results of all club shoots etc. In addition the LPSC telephone hotline”imparts more immediate details of fixtures, whilst providing members and applicants with a direct line for urgent messages.

 

The annual membership and subscription policy is to devote virtually all of the membership funds to shooting activities. The annual membership fee is £80 which includes 6 range vouchers. Each range voucher will give you a full days shooting at either Bisley or Longmoor (you have to pay for your own ammunition though!). When the vouchers run out we still only charge £10 for a full days shooting.

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Comprehensive Public Liability and membership insurance is held, together with range licenses from the MoD. The club has its own firearms so that members without equipment can participate in shotgun and rifle events.  Economic supplies of good ammunition are also provided. As a Home Office Approved Club,  LPSC members also benefit from concessions set out in the firearms legislation which permits, amongst other things, a permissible element of sharing of members' firearms at club meetings.

 

Despite the name, the LPSC's membership includes men and women from all over mainland UK. Applications for membership are welcome, preferably supported by an existing member of standing or an appropriate written character reference. Full members of other Home Office Approved Clubs and existing certificate holders are also welcome. Applications should be made on the appropriate form and must be accompanied by two passport type photographs.

 

The London Practical Shooting Club welcomes members of all ages, backgrounds, interests and origins. It is not a vehicle for dealers to promote trade, or for the nourishment of over-grown egos!  Its safety record is impeccable, the traditional atmosphere friendly and its reputation is top rank. If this appeals to you why not get hold of a form and apply for membership right now?