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Welcome to the 2024/25 LUU Rifle Club homepage!

The LUU Rifle Club is an enthusiastic group of students dedicated to the sport of shooting. While the club welcomes individuals with various interests in shooting disciplines, it predominantly focuses on small bore and full bore Target Rifle (TR) shooting. Providing both beginners and experienced shooters with opportunities to develop their skills, the club fosters a safe and inclusive environment. We have regular training sessions, competitions, and events, which allow members of the club to not only enhance their proficiency in the sport but also cultivate camaraderie and team spirit. Whether you're an avid shooter or a novice looking to try something new, the LUU Rifle Club offers a unique opportunity to engage in this precision sport.

We’re committed to bringing you all the updates we can, to register your interest in becoming a member of the club by emailing rifle@luu.group, DM us on instagram @luurifles, or, better still, come to our stall at the welcome fair.

All the best,

The LUU Rifle Club Committee

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join the group chat?
Sure you can. It's on WhatsApp. Here's the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E6fwp1X8ecrFNBike2bIYG.

What's the Instagram?
@luurifle

What do we shoot?
.22 calibre rifles, air rifles and air pistols. Though most prefer to shoot .22 calibre in prone position (lying on your stomach), some people shoot with a bench (sitting down).

What days will we shoot?
Tuesday evenings are for beginners and students who haven't been signed off. If you're an experienced and responsible shooter, you'll be signed off quickly. Once you are, you can shoot air on Monday evenings, or .22 on Thursday evenings, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

How do we get to the range?
We'll arrange transport from Parkinson steps to the Morley Range and back.

How do memberships work?
Standard memberships are £25, and the Competitive Membership is an extra £15 add on (so £40 total) which will be available to buy in the Engage products section (subject to committee permission). Membership costs contribute towards insurance, transport, equipment, and subsidised events.

Competitive memberships are different from standard memberships. Competitive members are prioritised for weekly shooting at the range, and will be eligible to participate in BUCS. Standard members will still be able to shoot, but there won't be as much of a focus on competitive training or weekly sessions. Please keep in mind that space can be limited at the range, but we will do our best to bring standard members into beginner sessions and beyond. Of course, when it comes to our events, there are no limits or prioritisation. Feel free to have a chat with us if you're unsure which option works best for you.

If you're eligible for the plus programme, there's a fund that subsidises costs: The Associated Costs and Membership Fund. 

Can I get a membership now?
If you're keen on Rifle Club, go ahead. Just not the competitive membership add on until you've had a chat with committee.

What are the range fees?
Club members will pay £30 until they're signed off, and another £30 once they are (which lasts the whole year). This is a discounted student rate.

Is there a cost per session?
Nope.

Do we pay for rifles or equipment?
No. The range has air pistols, rifles and .22 small bore rifles. It also has several different shooting jackets you can borrow. The only fee you have to worry about is ammunition, which isn't expensive.

What happens after the GIAG sessions?
If you enjoyed the experience, which we hope you will, please purchase a standard membership (or whatever if your equivalent, if you're not a 'Uni of' student). This is also a great time to let us know if you want to be a competitive member.

I didn't get a GIAG ticket, can I still join?
If you didn't manage to get a spot in the GIAG sessions, don't worry! You will have plenty of opportunities to shoot throughout the year. And you can still be considered for the competitive membership.

When do we start shooting? 
If you're not a returning member, it usually kicks off after the GIAGs. 

What kind of events will there be?
Bisley trips, including imperial, subject to interest. We will also organise shooting elsewhere (as a trip or against another university), do shooting-adjacent things (like laser), have theory sessions (with food), and hang out together informally.

Is there a lot of drinking?
We're aware most sports clubs can have very drinking-heavy socials. Though we may hang out in the pub sometimes, please remember you never have to drink if you don't want to. We will try to provide enough 'sober' events so no one feels uncomfortable attending.

How do we report things?
We care a lot about safety, on and off the range. If you have concerns about the behaviour of anyone in the club, and like to tell us anonymously, there will be a Google form on our linktree where you can do that. The only person who'll see it will be Captain Helen Henwood, since she was wellbeing officer last year and this was one of her responsibilities. Please rest assured we will keep this report as anonymous as you wish, and we take it very seriously.