Oliver Barsby

1 June 2026

Air Guns, Student, STS, Small-bore, Pistol

It’s Game On As The 2026 Summer of Sport Launches Across Scotland

Oliver Barsby

1 June 2026

Air Guns, Student, STS, Small-bore, Pistol

It’s Game On As The 2026 Summer of Sport Launches Across Scotland

Scottish Target Shooting (STS), working in partnership with sportscotland, has secured funding from the national initiative to provide free and low-cost opportunities for young people locally as part of the national agency’s 2026 Summer of Sport.

Oliver Barsby

5 May 2026

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Pistol Development Squad - Spring 2026 Report

Oliver Barsby

5 May 2026

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Pistol Development Squad - Spring 2026 Report

Report by Nick Pye, Pistol AMG Development Squad Co-ordinator and Coach, reflecting on the Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 Development Squad sessions looking ahead to training this summer. Read more…

Oliver Barsby

1 April 2026

Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Launches Strategic Plan Review Survey And We Want Your Views

Oliver Barsby

1 April 2026

Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Launches Strategic Plan Review Survey And We Want Your Views

We’re beginning an important journey — the review and refresh of the Scottish Target Shooting (STS) Strategic Plan — and we are looking for insight from the shooting community, regardless of whether you are a member of STS or not.

Jacqui Dunlop

5 March 2026

Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Board Vacancies

Jacqui Dunlop

5 March 2026

Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

We are recruiting for volunteer Board members

Oliver Barsby

6 February 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Small-bore, STS

Deadline Reminder: Applications for British Shooting’s Foundation Programme Closes on Monday 9 February

Oliver Barsby

6 February 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Small-bore, STS

Deadline Reminder: Applications for British Shooting’s Foundation Programme Closes on Monday 9 February

The deadline for British Shooting’s ‘Start Your Precision Rifle Journey’ closes on Monday 9 February.

Oliver Barsby

26 January 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Small-bore, STS

British Shooting Launches New Foundation Programme for Air Rifle

Oliver Barsby

26 January 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Small-bore, STS

British Shooting Launches New Foundation Programme for Air Rifle

British Shooting launches new foundation programme to introduce young people to Olympic and Paralympic precision rifle shooting

Oliver Barsby

15 January 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS

Scots Included in British Shooting Potential Programme for 2026

Oliver Barsby

15 January 2026

Air Guns, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS

Scots Included in British Shooting Potential Programme for 2026

On Monday 12 January British Shooting confirmed the athletes selected onto its Olympic and Paralympic Potential Programme for 2026, with cohorts across Shotgun, Rifle and Pistol. Read on to find out about the Scots achieving selection…

Oliver Barsby

1 December 2025

Full-bore, Air Guns, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Memberships for 2026 are NOW LIVE

Oliver Barsby

1 December 2025

Full-bore, Air Guns, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS memberships for 2026 - both individual and club - are NOW LIVE and we’re excited to let you know about the benefits on offer…

Oliver Barsby

21 October 2025

STS, High Performance, Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, Student

The 2026 Prohibited List: What You Need to Know

Oliver Barsby

21 October 2025

STS, High Performance, Air Guns, Full-bore, Gallery Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, Student

The 2026 Prohibited List: What You Need to Know

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2026 Prohibited List, which outlines the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport, following a consultation period with stakeholders. Find out more…

Oliver Barsby

23 September 2025

STS, Small-bore, Air Guns

2025 North Island, New Zealand Match

Oliver Barsby

23 September 2025

STS, Small-bore, Air Guns

2025 NINZ Match Results

Oliver Barsby

30 August 2025

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Pistol Development Squad - Autumn 2025 Report

Oliver Barsby

30 August 2025

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Pistol Development Squad - Autumn 2025 Report

Report by Nick Pye, Pistol AMG Development Squad Co-ordinator and Coach, reflecting on the summer Development Squad sessions looking ahead to training this winter. Read more…

Oliver Barsby

9 May 2025

Air Guns, High Performance, STS, Small-bore

British Shooting Launch Air Rifle Masterclass Coaching Camps

Oliver Barsby

9 May 2025

Air Guns, High Performance, STS, Small-bore

British Shooting has launched the second year of its Masterclass Coaching Camps - expert-led coaching events designed to strengthen marksmanship fundamentals and prepare athletes for high-performance pathways in air rifle. Find out more about where, when and who can apply…

Oliver Barsby

4 April 2025

Small-bore, Air Guns, STS

2025 North Island, New Zealand Match

Oliver Barsby

4 April 2025

Small-bore, Air Guns, STS

The Scottish teams shot their part of this annual competition, against the North Island New Zealand Team, at Balerno & Currie on Saturday 22nd March and in the evening celebrated the 50th time the Match had been held…

Oliver Barsby

28 March 2025

Air Guns, Small-bore, STS

Ian Shirra-Gibb

Oliver Barsby

28 March 2025

Air Guns, Small-bore, STS

It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ian Shirra-Gibb, who peacefully passed away on Monday 24 March at home.

Oliver Barsby

21 March 2025

Air Guns, Small-bore, STS

2024-25 STS Speedway Final Report

Oliver Barsby

21 March 2025

Air Guns, Small-bore, STS

The Final of this year’s Speedway Competition took place on Sunday 2nd March. From an initial thirty-three entrants (30 in Class A/B, just 3 in Class C/D) which was the largest number for several years, sixteen competitors attended the finals following a very high standard of shooting in qualification

Oliver Barsby

21 March 2025

Air Guns, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS

Scots Have Strong Representation on British Shooting Programmes

Oliver Barsby

21 March 2025

Air Guns, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS

Scots Have Strong Representation on British Shooting Programmes

British Shooting have now confirmed the athletes to be selected to their programmes for the year and STS are delighted to confirm that Scots feature highlight across all programmes

Oliver Barsby

26 February 2025

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Discussion Article: Dry Firing

Oliver Barsby

26 February 2025

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Nick Pye, coach of the Pistol Development Squad, writes an article on dry firing to spark debate in the coaching community.

Oliver Barsby

17 December 2024

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Nick Pye Reflects on Italy & Announces Development Squad Sessions for 2025

Oliver Barsby

17 December 2024

Air Guns, Pistol, STS

Nick Pye Reflects on Italy & Announces Development Squad Sessions for 2025

Nick Pye, coach of the restarted Pistol Development Squad, reflects on his preparations for competing in Italy and also announces dates and training plans for the Development Squad starting back in 2025. Read on to find out more…

Oliver Barsby

16 December 2024

Full-bore, Air Guns, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Office Closure and Festive Greetings To All

Oliver Barsby

16 December 2024

Full-bore, Air Guns, Gallery Rifle, High Performance, Pistol, Shotgun, Small-bore, STS, Student

STS Office Closure and Festive Greetings To All

STS would like to advise about the closure of the STS Office from 18 December until 6 January for the festive season. We also want to notify that STS is moving to new premises and request the cessation of all post until details of our new location is confirmed. Find out more…