rochford
air gun
club
Who we are
Welcome to the Rochford Air Gun Club
This site has been designed to provide you with information about us, and what we can offer you as a potential new member.
We aim to promote interest for both the competitive and fun shooter alike, whilst at the same time promoting Air Rifle safety.
We shoot every other Sunday and cater for Air Rifles and Air Pistols. We hold various internal competitions on most shoot day’s. This all takes place in a private wooded area.
If you have never shot an air rifle before, and would like to try something different then come along and give it a go. Shooting an air rifle is not difficult, but hitting a small target over 100 feet away can be. Don’t worry if you don’t have a rifle, as we have a number of rifle’s you can try. We also have plenty of people who can give you free and impartial advice on the various types of rifles, pellets and other associated equipment.
Contact us now to arrange a visit.
If you just want somewhere safe to shoot, then non members are welcome on any shoot day (including competition days). Range fees apply. You’ll find that we are a very friendly bunch, and are always happy to welcome new members. Our membership covers a wide age range.
please note: anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.
We are a non-profit club, so any residue funds are used for the benefit of our members.
History of the club
The original club was called Thorpe Hall & Wakering FTC. It was based at Baldwin’s farm, Barling Magna, Essex. The club had been in existence for a number of years, and the site was an open field with various targets set at 10-50yds.
Tony and Karen Yates established a new club (with the same name) and moved to a wood situated between Hockley and Rochford. The new site was used for the first time in July 2006, and went down extremely well with all the members.
They worked tirelessly to set up and run the club. Their efforts will be greatly appreciated for many years to come.
As of January 2012 the club was re-named “Rochford Air Gun Club”, to be more fitting with our area location
Prices & Range Fees
Members
Adult £50 per year
Child £40 per year
- Shooting Insurance is included within membership price.
- We also charge a range fee of £5 per adult and £4 per child to shoot on the day, this goes towards our rent and club expenses.
- Lunch is also included in the range fee.
non members
Adult Range Fee £10
Child Range Fee £5
- Non members can shoot at the club on any shoot day (including competition days).
- Non members can not enter the clubs internal competitions, but can still use the 30 target trail course.
- Lunch is also included in the range fee.
Membership & Renewal Form
Click here to print the membership & renewal form, new applications must include two passport size photographs.
Note – New members must attend 3 shoots. At the 3rd visit you will be advised if your application to join the club has been successful. This is purely from a safety point of view (both yours and ours).
Conditions – All first visits will be discussed and agreed prior to booking.
Equipment – The club has a small number of rifles for hire (free of charge).
Club Facilities
- Free parking (all day).
- Toilets (located in the stable block, a few mins walk from the woods.
- Club air tank - 50p (per rifle, per fill up)
- Lunch (12:30 - 13:00) - various hot meals (included with range fee).
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soup are available free, soft drinks are 60p per can.
- Full 30 knockdown target HFT course. The course is open every shoot, regardless of competition or non competition day.
- Separate 25 yd pistol range, with 20 targets (see shooting schedule for dates).
- 10 - 50 yd Plinking range, with various paper and knockdown targets.
- Seperate zeroing range (20 - 35 yds).
R.A.G.C Club Rules
Please take the time to familiarise yourselves with our club rules, this is for your safety as well as everyone else’s on the range, for your convenience they are available to download and print from here.