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Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club Who we are and what we do Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

History of the club � The Club was formed in 1977 by four pistol shooters. � They leased a disused building from the Parish Council and converted it to a clubhouse and range. � Membership grew to over 200 and the Club hosted many inter-club pistol competitions. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

History of the club (continued) � The Clubhouse was destroyed by an arson attack in 1996. � Refurbishment was completed in 1997 but the handgun ban led to the loss of many members. � The Club survived, adapted to the new regulations and now has over 100 members. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

Club Facilities � An excellent ventilated and soundproofed 25 yard indoor range facility open four evenings a week for smallbore, gallery rifle, black powder rifle and pistol, air rifle and pistol. � Regular meetings at Bisley and MoD ranges for fullbore shoots with Historic, Classic and Modern rifles. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

The Club on TV! � The Club range was used to film scenes from the Primeval TV series. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

Club Membership � Membership is open to all responsible people with a genuine interest in shooting sports. � The Club actively encourages young people to take up the sport and provides them with a safe, well regulated environment and experienced coaches. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

Young Members � The Club holds regular Guest Days for members of Home Office approved organisations such as cubs, scouts, guides, cadets, schools and youth groups. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

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Action4Youth � The Club hosted an action day for 10-18 year olds which included a safety talk by the Thames Valley Police Firearms Unit. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club

Future Plans � The Club has excellent facilities and experienced coaches who can introduce young people to an activity with the best safety record of any sport and which will teach them safety, responsibility, confidence, concentration and discipline. � Shooting is an expensive sport – the cost of ammunition is continually rising. � The Club is keen to expand its involvement with the young people of Old Windsor and is looking for ways to attract sponsorship or grants that will help it to achieve this aim. Old Windsor Rifle & Pistol Club