Brunel University Target Shooting Club exists to enable anyone at the uni to practice the sport of target shooting in a competitive yet friendly environment. No experience necessary, you'll learn everything you need to know with us!
FAQ:
Isn't it illegal to shoot a gun in the UK? - No, unless you have a criminal conviction, anyone can come give it a try.
Is it safe? - Safety is our #1 priority; We have a team of highly trained/experienced instructors to ensure this. Any unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated.
Is it expensive? - We require all members to have a sports membership. Airgun and all Heston (smallbore .22) are free. Our full-bore (Rifles and other such) days are per event, subsidised, and supported by the target shooting community to provide low-cost shooting for students - this is probably the cheapest you can shoot in the UK!
Training 2025-26
Taster Sessions (Free to join)
- Air Pistol and Rifle 26th September – Isambard Studio – 18:00-20:00
- Air Pistol and Rifle 3rd October – Isambard Studio – 18:00-20:00
Air Pistol and Rifle: Starting 10th of Oct, every Friday 7 - 9:00pm at Isambard Studio
Smallbore Rifle: Every Wednesday 2-6pm at Heston and Hounslow Rifle club.
Fullbore diciplines: Announced at training sessions & via Instagram/Whatsapp (@targetshooting.brunel)
Diciplines:
Airgun / Air pistol
Don't know where to start? We run an airgun range on campus once a week aimed at both complete beginners and experts alike. We use olympic specification pistols for competitions and training alongside two air-rifles which can provide the basics for rifle marksmanship. If you want to drop in and have a go there is no commitment, just make sure you have proof of a sports union membership; these evenings are the perfect time to ask us about the other diciplines we do at BUTSC.
Cost: Free (With sports union participation membership)
Competitions: One charity competition a term organised by the committee
Where: Isambard studio, 1st floor
When: Starting 10th of Oct, every Friday 7 - 9:00pm, unless otherwise stated in our Whatsapp.
Small-Bore
Want to try live fire? We use .22 calibre rifles in the prone and rested position to provide an introduction to live fire. This dicipline provides a solid foundation to move onto full-bore Target Rifle (TR) shooting. From the start of the academic year we run beginner sessions aimed at new shooters; there is a dedicated beginner bracket in BUCS (inter-Unis competion).
Cost: Free (With sports union competition membership)
Competitions: BUCS Smallbore short range & long range, Individual county competitions
Where: Heston and Houndslow Rifle Range (Either drive, hitch a ride with comittee, or take the 222 bus line ~30 mins)
When; Wednesday 2-6 pm (turn up for as long as you like)
Full-Bore:
We conduct all of our Full-Bore shoots at the Bisley Ranges in Woking. We're associated with the British Young Shooters Association (BYSA) and a few other clubs to bring you subsidised and coached target shooting experiences. There are countless competitions throughout the year and the opportunity to make connections with other uni students, professional marksmen, & people from industry. All competitions and training days are announced at Friday / Wednesday training aswell as via our Instagram & Whatsapp - Training is first come first served, however comptitions are based on attendence and performance.
Our two largest events of the year for full-bore is November's BYSA Bonfire Bananza & April's BYSA Easter Bunny Blowout. These weekends involve two days of shooting / coaching, BBQ, accomodation, & socialising with other university clubs. Places are first come first served. Below are the following diciplines you can choose from:
Target Rifle (TR)
Our primary Full-Bore dicipline which utilises .308/7.62 Target Rifles at ranges between 300-1000yds. This is arguably the most competitive discipline in target shooting, offering many competitions throughout the year including BUCS.(inter-uni)
Historical Service Rifle (HSR)
Ever wanted to fire the famous Enfiled No.4 or the Mosin Nagant? Meet other enthusiasts in this niche community who could ramble about the quirks of these rifles for hours on end. We also sometimes have the opportunity to get hands on with some remarkable / rare pieces of history from shortened Mosins to muskets / blackpowder pistols.
Civilian Service Rifle (CSR)
Get to grips with modern rifles & optics - need we say more?
Gallery
A firm favourite of ours, semi-auto and lever action rifles at short distances on more complex and moving targets. Arguably the most outright fun dicipline we offer, with some of our members often competiting in external competitions representing Brunel and BYSA
Match
Can you see that target way over there? This is a newer dicipline which is done at ranges of 1000+ Yds using high power optics. We would reccomend starting with Target Rifle before trying out Match.
Committee - 2025/26
Chair - Chris Gill
Vice-Chair - Xander Mcmillan
Treasurer - Bruno Katrynski
Small-Bore Captain - Bruno Katrynski
Full-bore Captain - Alex Subramanian
Secretary - Dani Boissau
Social-Secretary - Lucas Dillon
Web Officer - Lucas Dillon
Union Liason Officer -
Club Aims
- To provide students, staff, and alumni with the opportunity to learn to shoot in a fun and friendly environment.
- To get members competent in the safe handling and usage of firearms.
- To continue to enter the BUCS Championship and compete against rival universities.
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