Target shooting is a popular activity at 1461 Squadron. Initially cadets are given training on a basic small bore weapon first, either on the range at the TA centre next door to our Squadron, or on our own Air Rifle range inside our Headquarters. Further training is available on the L98 full-bore rifle, which we usually shoot either on camp at an RAF station/Army barracks or over a weekend on a military range.
A cadet shooting the No. 8 .22" (small bore) rifle
Safety is paramount in all ATC activities and shooting is certainly no exception. All training is carried out by a trained adult staff member who is proficient in weapon handling. You will not be permitted to shoot until you have passed both the necessary training and certain proficiency tests in weapon handing and procedures.
Once cadets are proficient and of the correct age, they cab be trained to shoot on a full bore weapon (L98A1 cadet GP rifle, 5.56 mm).
The L98-A1 Cadet GP full-bore rifle (5.56mm)
Training and proficiency in weapon handling will permit you to shoot on military ranges under qualified supervising staff for practice and competition target shooting.
There are four Marksman badges awarded by the ATC:
Squadron Marksman
Wing Marksman
Region Marksman
Corps Marksman
The Corps marksman badge
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