STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!

STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!

We are now taking applications for the STS Performance Programme for 2023-24! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!

Scotland Gallery Rifle Squad Confirmed for 2023 National Open Championships

Scotland Gallery Rifle Squad Confirmed for 2023 National Open Championships

The Scotland Gallery Rifle & Pistol Squad Captain is pleased to announce the Scotland Gallery Rifle Squad selection below for the upcoming 2023 National Open Championship being held at the NRA Shooting Centre in Bisley. Dave Berry, a regular Scotland Squad member, will miss this year’s Nationals as he will be attending the WA1500 World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden. Congratulations to those selected, good luck to all competitors at the Nationals and good luck to Dave Berry.

Scots Descend on British Shooting Shotgun Series Round 3

Approaching the mid point of the year, Scottish athletes Mike Drever, Isabel Mackintosh, Ewen Patience, Allan Richie, Ewen Ross and Keith White descended on the British Shooting Shotgun Series for Round 3, held at Nuthampstead over the weekend of the 23rd to 25th July 2023. Weather conditions were perfect, as the UK enjoyed what can only be described as a heat wave. Read on to find out how they got on…

Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation

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

Permitted Development Rights Review - Phase 3 Consultation

A consultation was published by the Scottish Government on the 31st May that contains a section that covers Temporary Use of Land: Shooting Ranges. Section 6.2 and Question 30 of the consultation relate to the particular issue of 'Shooting Ranges'. Read on…