Useful links

Governing Bodies & Regulation

• National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA): The primary UK governing body for small-bore rifle and pistol shooting, offering essential resources on rules, competitions, coaching, and safety.  https://www.nsra.co.uk/

• International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF): The global governing body for Olympic shooting events. This is an indispensable resource for athletes and clubs with an interest in international and Olympic-level competition. https://www.issf-sports.org/

• British Shooting: The national body for ISSF shooting sports in the UK. They oversee the high-performance squads and talent pathways for Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. https://britishshooting.org.uk/

• National Rifle Association (NRA) UK: The governing body for full-bore rifle and pistol shooting in the UK. This is a key link for shooters interested in exploring disciplines beyond small-bore. https://nra.org.uk/home-page/

• UK Practical Shooting Association (UKPSA): The official governing body for practical shooting in the UK,  disciplines focused on speed and accuracy. This link is useful for members interested in other forms of competitive shooting, such as mini-rifle.  https://ukpsa.org/

• The British Field Target Association (BFTA) is the governing body for field target shooting in England, Scotland, and Wales. Field target is an airgun discipline that takes place outdoors, often in woodland or open fields. https://www.thebfta.net/

• Great Britain Precision Rifle Association (GBPRA): The representative body for Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) in the UK, a rapidly growing and challenging discipline.https://www.gbpra.co.uk/

Legal & Licensing

• Devon & Cornwall Police Firearms Licensing: The official contact point for all firearm certificate applications and queries within the Devon and Cornwall area.  https://firearms.devon-cornwall.police.uk/firearms/

• Home Office Guidance on Firearms Licensing: Direct links to the official government guidance on firearms law and licensing procedures. This is the definitive source for legal information. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012

• Home Office Approved Rifle and Muzzle Loading Clubs: Guidance and information on the requirements for Home Office approval for rifle and muzzle loading clubs, reinforcing the legal framework of the sport.  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approval-of-rifle-and-muzzle-loading-pistol-clubs

Other Associations & Clubs

• Long Range Rimfire Club (LRRFC): A club dedicated to promoting long-range target shooting with .22LR rifles. https://lrrfc.co.uk/

• Cornwall Target Shooting Association (CTSA): A link to our neighboring county association for events and clubs in Cornwall. https://ctsa.org.uk/

• Dorset Small-Bore Rifle and Pistol Association (Dorset S-B.R.P.A.): Another nearby county association, providing information on their clubs and competitions. https://dorset-sbrpa.org/

• Somerset Small-Bore Shooting Association (SSBSA): Connects to our Somerset neighbors, offering another avenue for competition and inter-county events. https://www.ssbsa.com/#

• The South West Field Target Association (SWEFTA) is the regional body for field target shooting in the South West of England. https://www.swefta.org.uk/

Commercial Ranges in and Around Devon

Crackshot 

• • Website:  https://www.crackshot.uk/

  • Details: An indoor air gun center in Newton Abbot with three ranges, including a 20-meter air rifle range and a rapid-fire air soft pistol range.

The Gun Room & Country Clothing

• • Website: https://www.thegunroom.co.uk/pages/shooting-range/

  • Details: Near Ivybridge - air gun -5-lane indoor and a 7-lane outdoor shooting

The Tunnel Target Sports Centre (Charmouth, Dorset)

• • Website: https://www.thetunnel.co.uk/

  • Details: Located just over the border in Dorset, this former road tunnel offers small-bore and full-bore ranges, a gun shop, and a cafe..

Ashcombe Shooting Ground

• • Website: https://www.ashcombeshootingground.co.uk/

  • Details: Devon's premier clay target shooting ground, offering over 100 automatic clay traps, instruction, and competitions for all skill levels. Also now offering 22l r rifle shooting.

Rifleman Firearms (Somerset)

• • Website: https://www.riflemanfirearms.com/

  • Details: Located in Somerset, this company is both an online gun shop and a commercial range. They have a 100-meter centrefire and rimfire range and a 90-yard air rifle range.

Registered Firearms Dealers (RFDs) in Devon

Ladds Guns

• • Website: https://www.laddsguns.com/

  • Details: A gun shop selling firearms, air rifles, and ammunition.

Blue Fox Glade

• • Website: https://www.bluefoxglade.co.uk/

  • Details: A family-run gun shop in Chawleigh stocking new and used shotguns, rifles, and air rifles.

The Gun Room & Country Clothing

• • Website: https://www.thegunroom.co.uk/

  • Details: Located in Ivybridge, this shop sells a wide range of firearms, air guns, and shooting clothing.

Sportsman Gun Centre (Exeter)

• • Website: https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/

  • Details: A very large retailer in Exeter with a vast selection of shotguns, rifles, air guns, and accessories.

Gun & Sport Exeter

• • Website: https://www.gunandsportexeter.co.uk/

  • Details: A shop in Heavitree, Exeter, selling a variety of firearms, ammunition, optics, and clothing.

The Country Sport Shop

• • Website: https://thecountrysportshop.co.uk/

  • Details: Located in Bovey Tracey, this shop offers firearms, optics, reloading supplies, and accessories.

Sotek Reloading

• • Website: https://www.sotekreloading.co.uk/

  • Details: An ammunition manufacturer and retailer in Newton Abbot that also sells rifles, shotguns, and moderators.

Tarka Outdoor Pursuits

• • Website: http://www.tarkaoutdoorpursuits.co.uk/

  • Details: Based in Great Torrington, this shop sells air rifles, pistols, shotguns, rifles, and various outdoor pursuits equipment.

Optics Warehouse

• • Website: https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/

  • Details: An online retailer based in Torquay, Devon, specializing in a wide selection of riflescopes, binoculars, thermal imagers, and other optics.

Further Afield - Target Shooting specialists

East Midlands Regional Range (EMRR)

• Website: https://www.emrr.org.uk/

• Specialization: This is a family-owned business based in Nottinghamshire that supplies match target equipment. They are a UK distributor for brands like Carl Walther, Hammerli, and Sius Ascor.

• Products & Services: They offer a wide selection of match target equipment, including rifles, pistols, ammunition, cleaning supplies, and clothing. They also provide services like training and engineering work.

Intershoot Ltd.

• Website: https://www.intershoot.co.uk/

• Specialization: Intershoot is a supplier of target shooting equipment for competition shooters worldwide. They focus on providing equipment for smallbore shooting and are a seller of equipment from major brands like Anschutz, MEC, and Gehmann.

• Products & Services: Their product range includes smallbore rifles, air rifles, pistols, ammunition, and a full line of sights, clothing, and accessories. They also provide training systems like SCATT.

Edinkillie Sport Services

• Website: https://www.edinkillie.co.uk/

• Specialization: Edinkillie provides a comprehensive range of equipment for various target shooting disciplines. They stock products from well-known brands such as Walther, Anschütz, and Kurt Thune.

• Products & Services: Their offerings include air rifles, smallbore rifles, and 300m rifles, as well as a large selection of accessories, including butt plates, sights, and clothing. They also sell training books and Megalink electronic target systems.