STS memberships for 2024 - both individual and club - are NOW LIVE and we’re excited to let you know about the benefits on offer for 2024…
Scottish Smallbore Junior Development Squad Inviting Applicants
Junior International Week - Rifle Team Report
Nine members of the Rifle Team travelled to Bisley for the Junior International Week. The team combined Tier 3 and Junior Squad athletes. Each member of the Team came home with at least one medal which was an amazing feat. They were awarded 10 Personal Best Certificates which showed how much they lifted their game. Read on to find out more…
STS Responses to Home Office & Scottish Government Consultations
There have been a couple of consultations over the last few months by the Home Office and Scottish Government that have been of relevance to the target shooting community. Both closed on 23 August 2023, with STS submitting responses to both. STS is pleased to share copies of these responses. Read on to see copies of these of responses…
Scottish Target Shooting Kit
Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation
The Home Office published on 29 June a consultation which will run for 8 weeks and covers a number of recommendations it has received on suggested changes to firearms licensing. The consultation seeks views on recommendations made to the UK Government and closes on Wednesday 23 August. Find out more and see the link for viewing the consultation…
Permitted Development Rights Review - Phase 3 Consultation
STS Confirm Performance Coaching Appointments
STS continually strives to improve the coaching support delivered by the programme to athletes. As such, despite the success of the STS Performance Programme over the past four years, STS has been through a process of advertising and recruiting coaches for the Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun disciplines within the Performance Programme, with a view to continue developing world class athletes and performances. Read on to find out more.
Seonaid McIntosh Wins Silver Medal and Quota Place
Following her history making Gold in Egypt last month, Seonaid travelled to Tallinn, Estonia to compete at the European Shooting Confederation’s European Championships. Read the article to find out how she got on.
Seonaid McIntosh Becomes First British Shooter to Win Air Rifle World Cup Gold
British Schools Pistol Championships
Discussion Piece: The Trigger in Precision Pistol Shooting
STS Memberships for 2023 to go live next week!
STS Rifle Junior Development Squad Is Looking For New Members
Applications are invited for the Smallbore AMG Junior (Under 21) Development Squad. Applications will be accepted from Prone or Air Rifle shooters. Training will be 50% on Prone and 50% on Air Rifle. For Air Rifle, equipment will be supplied. The Application Form can be found in this article and should be returned by the 21 October.
Pistol AMG Successfully Restarts Development Squad Sessions
Shooting Confirmed for Victoria 2026
On Wednesday 5th October the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed the additional sports to be added to the programme of Victora 2026 on the back of completing the Phase 2 process. STS welcomes the news that shooting has been added to the programme and is looking forward to sending a Scottish shooting team to compete for medals and the sport getting improved coverage
Death of Queen Elizabeth II
All at Scottish Target Shooting are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, as many of our members and partners will be too. Her Majesty was always a huge supporter of sport and the role it plays in society, keenly demonstrated by her unwavering support for the Commonwealth Games and her connection and patronage with shooting organisations such as the NRA and NSRA. Read on for the UK Government’s published guidance…
Update to Shooting COVID Guidance
As a result of the Scottish Government lifting all covid rules and restrictions, Scottish Target Shooting COVID-19 Guidance has been withdrawn. Despite restrictions being lifted, covid (and other viruses) remains present in our communities so clubs are still encouraged to consult with members on putting in place/maintaining appropriate and proportional hygiene arrangements to ensure all members can continue their involvement in the sport. STS would like to express its thanks to our individual members and member clubs for their patience, support, and efforts to uphold public safety and a return to safe shooting.
Scottish Firearms Bodies Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Support
On 28 July 2022, a leaflet providing information on mental health support for firearms license holders has been released by members of the Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group. The group is composed of organisations who represent those with shooting interests in Scotland, the Scottish Government and Police Scotland. The leaflet aims to highlight the support that is available to certificate holders (as well as their family, friends and fellow club members) and outlines to people with concerns how they can seek help. Read on to find out more…
