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     WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO QUALIFY TO SHOOT A NWFTA OR A NATIONAL GP


· Firstly Join a Local Club affiliated to the NWFTA (See Local Club Section)


· Do not just buy a rifle and turn up expecting to shoot! (This will have to be arranged later) Ring one of the local club contacts and ask to be invited to a club day, this is usually an informal practice day and if available you will probably be able to shoot one of the club guns, if you have any questions (Ask).


· You are normally on a probation period of four weeks, to see if you like the club and the club likes you. Over this period remember safety is the most important thing to learn.


· Explain that you would like to do Field Target competition shooting and members will advise on the type of rifle and a range finding target scope you will need for the sport.


· Please note we only shoot at targets we do not shoot at any animals, birds or any wildlife.


GETTING STARTED


· Once you have become a member of a club, you will need to purchase shooting equipment, once again take advice from local club members, there is normally a bargain to be had from a club member.


· The Type of rifle you will need:  A good starter rifle would be an S400 or a Pro Target for an adult and an S200 for a youngster all in 0.177 not 0.22. Ask at your local club why?


· You will also need a good range finding scope, once again ask at your club for information on which one’s are suitable for FT.  


· Try to attend club days as often as you can.


· Practice at you local club shooting knockdown targets at ranges from 8 yards to 55 yards


     COMPETITION SHOOTING GRAND PRIX (GP’S)


· You need to be a member of a Club affiliated to the NWFTA which is a member region of the BFTA, you can apply for a BFTA shooting card number that is unique to you. This entitles you to shoot at National Grand Prix’s (GP’s).


· There are different grades in Field Target shooting; the grading system ensures you are shooting against people with similar shooting ability. The grades are listed below:


        C Grade (Starter Grade)      B Grade     A Grade   AA Grade

         

· What happens at a local NWFTA Grand Prix (GP).  (Also See The Field Target Shooting Section)


· Once you have been registered at a club you can enter club and local competition, these are quite informal but have strict safety codes, as you would expect.


· Find out from the calendar when and where the next local GP is it is better to arrive 30 min before the shoot, which normally takes place on a Sunday morning at 10.00 am.


· Booking in a fee is charged of £5.00 to enter the competition you name is taken and you are handed a scorecard.


· Safety Brief: A local safety brief is announced 10 - 15 min before the competition starts making people aware of general safety and local safety issues for this shoot.


· The club officials select a shooting partner and you are assigned a lane to start on.

  

· Shooting in pairs marking each others score on the cards ( X ) for a hit and ( 0 ) for a miss. There are normally 40 targets to shoot at a North West comp.


· On completion of the shoot your partner tots up your score and signs your card you do the same for them.


· The cards are handed in and your score will normally be available on the NWFTA site or Tawd Vale website later that evening.


· After 7 or 8 shoots your position in your grade is known and if you scored well during the season you could be in the top 3 and win a 1st   2nd or 3rd Trophy normally given out at next season’s first shoot is a trophy presentation.


      · If you shot very well during the season you may go up into a more suitable grade for the next season.

         Have a go ! And Have Fun !

        By C. Knapper

Give it a go! Its good sporting fun!






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