Club News
CALENDAR UPDATE
The updated calendar can be found at the top right of this page. Note that South Shore starts at 1030 on a SUNDAY, but at 1300 on a SATURDAY. There may be alterations to some of the dates listed, so keep checking back for newer versions.PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
It is now a rule that any prospective member is not allowed to handle a firearm on their first visit to a club. They can be shown the ranges and firearms, and given a safety briefing, but may only shoot on a subsequent visit. We charge £5 for this initial visit, with the expectation that the person would join as a Probationary Member on their second visit.This rule does not apply to current FAC holders, who may shoot as visitors subject to the usual Visitor Range Fee.
WE ARE A MUZZLE-LOADING CLUB
All members (and prospective members) are reminded our rules state that we are primarily a muzzle-loading organisation and every member holding a FAC should, therefore, own at least one bona-fide black-powder weapon. If you obtain your FAC as a result of becoming a member of the FCMLS, your first acquisition must be a black-powder weapon.INDOOR RANGES
Shoots marked as S/SHORE on your calendars will be held at Blackpool Rifle & Pistol Club, which is situated off Jepson Way. More information can be found on their website.These ranges will open at about 10:30am through to 1:00pm approximately on a Sunday, and 1:00pm to 3:00pm approximately on a a Saturday.
Being indoor ranges there are, of course, restrictions to what we can use. The right-hand range is certified for airweapons, .22 Rimfire and firearms up to the following limits:- max calibre: .455 inch (11mm)
- max muzzle velocity: 1700 feet per sec (520 metres/sec)
- max muzzle energy: 475 foot lbs (645 joules)
- .22LR
- .38/.357 carbine using .38 Special loads (NOT Magnum)
- .44 Special (NOT Magnum)
- .45 ACP or Long Colt
- Black powder PISTOLS (inc. revolvers)
All of the above are allowed to be used on the right hand range.
The middle range is for .22 Rimfire rifles (but not long-barrelled pistols due to headroom) and airweapons only.
The new left-hand range is only for airweapons of 6 foot pounds or lower.ALTCAR PASSES
Altcar Range Office will no longer renew any passes that have expired, so you must get it renewed BEFORE it runs out. You will need two photographs, with your name, address and the name of the club written on the back.If you leave the club, or if you have an expired Altcar pass, please cut it in two and return the pieces to Range Control at Altcar.