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Firearms > Safe Use & Handling of air rifles

A Lantra Customised Award delivering tuition in the safe use and handling of air rifles. Field target shooting and live quarry shooting are becoming increasingly popular, generating increased income into rural areas. It is an activity which can be experienced and enjoyed by a broad range of people of differing age, gender and size.

Who this course is intended for:

The training package provided is initially to provide knowledge in the safe use and handling of air rifles. It is aimed at providing skills to people who not only enjoy shooting as a leisure activity, but, also to those who are carrying-out valuable pest and predator control within rural areas and is inclusive to both youngsters and adults. It is predominantly based at people who either live or work in the countryside that do not wish to gain advanced coaching skills or advanced marksmanship techniques, but, do need to acquire competent fieldcraft skills, whilst enabling themselves and other land users to remain safe.

Course content

  • 1 Day Course: Integrates theory and practice
  • Lunch & refreshments inclusive
  • Available to a broad range of learners of differing age, gender, size

Pre-requisites

A reasonable level of physical fitness

Attendees must comply with Section 21 of the Firearms act Assessment: informal and developmental observation from instructor.

1-to-1 tuition will be given during the practical session. The trainer will be with the learner and in full control of the air rifle at all times. Quality assured accommodation available if required

Course outcome

Candidate to receive certificate on course content delivered

How do I book this course?

Ann Litchfield Tel: 07980284549
Email: alrural@hotmail.co.uk