Instagram: @targetshooting.brunel

Email: butsclub@gmail.com

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 2022-23

Air Pistol and Rifle: Every Friday 6 - 8:30pm at the 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:

Air-Gun

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 evening are the perfect time to ask us about the other diciplines we do at BUTSC.

Cost: Free (With sports union membership)

Competitions: One charity competition a term organised by the committee 

Where: Isambard studio 

When: Friday's 6-8:30 pm

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 September we run beginner sessions aimed at new shooters; there is a dedicated beginner bracket in BUCS (inter-Unis competion). 

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 subsedised and supported 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 Bash. These weekends involve two days of shooting / coaching, BBQ, accomodation, & socialising with other university clubs. Places are first come first severed. Below are the following diciplines you can choose from:

Target Rifle (TR)

Our primary Full-Bore dicipline which utilises 7.62 Target Rifle at ranges between 300-1000yds. This is arguably the most competitive dicipline in target shooting offering competitions throughout the year including BUCS. 

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. There is also 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

Semi-auto and lever action rifles at short distances but more complex targets. Arguably the most outright fun dicipline we offer. 

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. 

Socials

We host a variety of socials from our termly club meetings (which are coincidentally located at the local pub) to our bi-annual christmas dinner. All annouced via whatsapp & club training sessions. 

Committee - 2023/24

Chair - Amy Griffiths

Vice-Chair - Tom burns

Treasurer - Lucas Dillon

Small-Bore Captain - Ed Bitiusca

Secretary - Kishan Poonyth

Social-Secretary - Mo Din

Web Officer - Kishan Poonyth

Union Liason Officer - Jamie Ho