Introduction

Rifle Target Shooting is one the most popular activities within the ATC, and is available to cadets as soon as they have passed the appropriate test conducted by a qualified instructor.

Shooting can take place on indoor and outdoor ranges, usually 25m in length, and are conducted by Range Conducting Officers (RCO's) who hold a valid range certificate. Various types of ranges can be run including deliberate fire, rapid fire, and snap.

 

Safety

Safety is paramount when running ranges, and extensive training is provided to those who conduct and supervise the various training and range activities. After a cadet receives training and passes a Weapons Handling Test (WHT) they are qualified to take part on a range, where qualified staff are present to help with any issues.

There are three main Rifles used by the ATC:

• No 8 Lee Enfield .22 Calibre
• L98-A1 5.56 Calibre
• L81 7.62 Calibre

 

No 8 Lee Enfield .22 Calibre

This Rifle is the initial weapon a cadet would receive training on and is the simplest to use and become proficient at using.

Image: Lee Enfield No 8 Rifle

 

L98-A1 5.56 Calibre

This rifle is a converted version of the British Army SA80, and differs in that it cannot use its semi automatic fire function. This allows for better safety on ranges as only 1 round will be fired when the trigger is depressed

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Image: L98-A1 Rifle

 

L81 A2 7.62 Calibre

This rifle is very similar to the Lee Enfield No 8 in use, but fires a much larger round at 7.62 Calibre. This rifle is capable of considerable accuracy.

 

Marksmanship

Improving marksmanship is each cadets main goal when target shooting.

Various levels of awards are attained by successfully reaching a pre-set standard

(From lowest to highest)

Squadron Marksman

Wing Marksman

Region Marksman

Corps Marksman

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