2024 SCOTTISH 10m AIR PISTOL AND RIFLE CHAMPION RESULTS : A superb weekend of shooting was enjoyed by all competitors and supporters at the Scottish Air Championships on 9 and 10 March 2024. Find the winners and medal lists here
Well known stalwart of targetshooting celebrates his 100th birthday with friends and fanily at the Myreside Pavilion in Edinburgh
Aberdeen Full Bore Gun Club, in partnership with the Aberdeen Wapinschaw Association are pleased to announce the 142nd Aberdeen Wapinschaw, due to take place on 9-11 June 2023 at the Cairngall Range, near Peterhead. Read on to find out about the history of event and information for this year’s competitions…
The STS Gallery Rifle AMG are pleased to announce the Scotland Gallery Rifle Squad selection below for the upcoming Phoenix Meeting at NRA National Shooting Centre Bisley. More information on the Phoenix Meeting can be found here. Read on to see the squad selections
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…
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the Scottish Government lifting all covid rules and restrictions, Scottish Target Shooting COVID-19 Guidance has been withdrawn.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.
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…
2021 has been a difficult and relentless year for everyone so we hope members respect the fact that the STS staff will be taking a well deserved break over the festive season. After 17 December all STS staff will be on leave for the festive season. Read on to find out where to direct enquiries during this time…
The Health and Safety Executive are gathering information and evidence to support the development of a UK REACH restriction dossier (report) on risks to the environment and human health of the use of lead in ammunition (projectiles) in all areas of the Great Britain (Military and non-civilian use of ammunition is excluded). STS wanted to bring this to the attention of the shooting community. The call for evidence closes on 22 October 2021. A link to find out more and submit a response to the call for evidence online can be found in the article on the STS website.
