SHOOTING AT PAPPLEWICK
Papplewick offers a variety of shooting disciplines as a ‘Paid Activity’
AIR RIFLE - Training in air rifle shooting begins with an 8 week Youth Proficiency Course under the auspices of the National Small Bore Rifle Association. After this, boys compete on an individual and team basis in a variety of competitions: inter-school and ‘Open’ events. All training takes place at Bisley Camp, the National Shooting Centre for Great Britain, and given by a qualified coach.
Air Rifle shooting is suitable for boys in Years 6-8. The cost is approximately £7 per week. Air rifle shooting takes place in the evenings so it does not conflict with other ‘Paid Activities’.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
All shooting takes place at the A1 Shooting Ground in Barnet where groups of 4 or 5 boys are taught by qualified coaches.
Clay Pigeon Shooting is most suitable for boys in Years 7-8.
The cost is approximately £40 per session. Clay Pigeon shooting takes place on a Thursday afternoon during ‘Paid Activity’
Time and therefore does clash with other paid activities.
To conform to shooting and safety regulations, you must give written permission before a boy may shoot. To do this please complete the section below and return to:
Rhys Thomas
PapplewickSchool
Windsor Road
Ascot, Berks SL5 7LH
Returning this form need only be done once when the boy starts the activity. As it is an ongoing sport it is assumed that he will continue with it from term to term. You need contact me only if he or you wishes to stop, and as much notice of that would be appreciated as there is a waiting list. Please note that boys can start shooting at the beginning of any term
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Boy’s Name………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
AIR RIFLE SHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………………………….. please tick
And/or
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………………….. please tick
To fulfil legal requirements please read the following extract from The Firearms Act 1968 (Section 21)
SECTION 21 – prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by a person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for young persons of 3 months or more. The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved shooting club or tat a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms and ammunition such as AIRGUNS or shotgun cartridges for which a certificate is not needed.
Basically, if your son has received a custodial sentence of 3 months or longer then he may not shoot. Provided he has not then he is fine !
NOW PLEASE COMPLETE THE DECLARATION SLIP
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PARENTAL PERMISSION AND DECLARATION
In respect of (boy’s name)………………………………………………………………………………………..Age………………………………………
I, being the parent/guardian of the person named above declare that he is not subject to restriction by virtue of the regulations set out in Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968. I hereby give my permission for him to take part in shooting at Papplewick under the appropriate supervision.
Your name (print)……………………………………………………………..Address………………………………………………………………………….
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……………………………………………..Signature………………………………………………………………………Date…………………………………….