Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Outdoor Activities => Other => Topic started by: LennyJ1 on March 09, 2012
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Hey Guys n Gals
I have a itchy trigger finger and want to cure that itch.
Dose anyone have any info on where I could turn up and shoot?
Thanks
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Twinbrook about 11pm tonight
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Twinbrook about 11pm tonight
Thanks, that was funny ???.
I am being serious tho
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As in you want to turn up and use their weapons?
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Depends what your after... Clay Pigeon, Pistol or rifle? They're a strange breed in gun clubs and it's very much a case of someone vouching for you to get in and get membership (at least any I've been to). Your best bet is to find an active gun club member and get them to bring you along. Alternatively if your on holiday in places like Prague for a relatively small amount you can go shoot AK's and all sorts of militarised weapons till your hearts content without all the boredom and rigmarole of the gun club circuit here.
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As in you want to turn up and use their weapons?
That was the general idea. Don't want to start shooting 5.56 or 50 cals but was thinking along the lines of .22 or even air rifles.
I know the gun clubs are a tight knit group Rusty but was hopiung someone here had there foot in the door??
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Forgot to say you can make the process alot easier by starting your training at home. If you go onto YouTube and type in Firearms Safety rules etc you can get a feel for the safety basics whilst waiting to get to a club. Thete's also a wealth of books etc. If you learn the basic safety rules first and get confident with them you'll enjoy the shooting alot more.
I know a few guys on the gun club circuit... I'll ask them what's the best way for a new start.
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Forgot to say you can make the process alot easier by starting your training at home. If you go onto YouTube and type in Firearms Safety rules etc you can get a feel for the safety basics whilst waiting to get to a club. Thete's also a wealth of books etc. If you learn the basic safety rules first and get confident with them you'll enjoy the shooting alot more.
I know a few guys on the gun club circuit... I'll ask them what's the best way for a new start.
Thanks for the heads up, I have previous experience with different types of fire arms ranging from Air Pistols & Rifles all the way to 5.56 rifles. Safety should not be a problem.
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Any of the clubs I am in do not allow non-members to just turn up and use their firearms. Even with a member accompanying them there are some strict rules in place. I supposed there rather has to be for all sorts of reasons. You can openly tour the clubs as person interested in joining but again the very nature of these types of venues mean that there is normally a two to three year waiting list to join. However, once you are a member you can borrow the club weapons for use at the ranges. Fees typically start at £100 pounds building and maintenance cost and a first year's membership of £100. Over time, these tend to fall with the second year costing anything from £75-50. Some clubs charge a £2 pound fee per night onto of the general costs to cover the price of targets.
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Matt (what happened to the name?) I really want to sit down and talk to you more about this. Any chance we could meet some time so you could guide me in the right direction?
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I presume the Mourne way name and never doing it again. Well I just thought it was taking up too much space in posts so decided to sort it out.
I will have a chat to you about applying to join any time.
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messing about with airsoft this Sunday if that helps take the edge off, we are one man down.
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messing about with airsoft this Sunday if that helps take the edge off, we are one man down.
ohh wheres that at?
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we really should have a ni-wild airsoft day sometime this summer
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we really should have a ni-wild airsoft day sometime this summer
Good shout. I'm in
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I was out with my GF dad in a frammers field shoting crow and wood peigeon (hit nothing) He had two shot guns. He has them in a safe bolted to the wall in his house. He said you need to get forms from the cop shop to alpy for a gun licence then find 3 farmmers that will let you shot on there land. The nice thing is walking in the fields of quietness until your he shot gun fires up, it is fun but.
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Hey Guys n Gals
I have a itchy trigger finger and want to cure that itch.
Dose anyone have any info on where I could turn up and shoot?
Thanks
Lenny, there is a guy here that does predator combat games... number 90565651.. he could maybe help you. :)
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What is predator combat ?
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Looks like great fun!
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Definately up for the Airsoft! :D
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Definately up for the Airsoft! :D
I know!! if there was a gang going to this i definitely be up for it. The guy who runs it lives in the next street from me.. always wanted to stop and ask him about it... his base is in Ballynahinch.
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Thanks Anne
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I was out with my GF dad in a frammers field shoting crow and wood peigeon (hit nothing) He had two shot guns. He has them in a safe bolted to the wall in his house. He said you need to get forms from the cop shop to alpy for a gun licence then find 3 farmmers that will let you shot on there land. The nice thing is walking in the fields of quietness until your he shot gun fires up, it is fun but.
To apply for a certificate you need one land owners permission and one person as a person that will provide a character reference.
The safe is a definite must and this will be inspected so it must be secured to the fabric of the building.
The problem with applying is that the police simply don't want people to have them so certificates for new applicants are harder to get. More often than not first time applicants have an interview by their local firearms officer to find out the reasons why they want the weapon at all.
I'm not saying there is no chance of being granted a firearms certificate, it's just a bit more difficult than an extension to one.
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Airsoft does look fun. I think you have to really in to it to really enjoy it. No point in just moping about. On the other hand some of the peeps that are really in to it are a bit worrying :o :D
A proper 'war games' type airsoft over a few days inc. camp would be awesome ;D
I'd much prefer the real thing though (http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/Smileys/ShootingCowboySmiley.gif)
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what comes out of them guns, cant see any paint balls
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what comes out of them guns, cant see any paint balls
I believe it is little pellets like used in BB guns; about 6mm in size ;D
That's why you'll want plenty of protection especially around the face; those buggers can sting :o
(http://www.airsoft-bbs.com/Images/index/bio-bb.jpg)
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Airsoft does look fun. I think you have to really in to it to really enjoy it. No point in just moping about. On the other hand some of the peeps that are really in to it are a bit worrying :o :D
A proper 'war games' type airsoft over a few days inc. camp would be awesome ;D
I'd much prefer the real thing though (http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/Smileys/ShootingCowboySmiley.gif)
I'm a retired airsofter and it is brilliant craic, some of the best fun I've ever had. Yes, there are a few muppets doing it that take it a little too seriously but like anything else if you're there to enjoy it then you'll have a great day.
You'll be given eye and face protection wherever you do as it will sting if you get hit in the face (I speak from bitter experience! :'() and the game sites are well organised.
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As in you want to turn up and use their weapons?
That was the general idea. Don't want to start shooting 5.56 or 50 cals but was thinking along the lines of .22 or even air rifles.
I know the gun clubs are a tight knit group Rusty but was hopiung someone here had there foot in the door??
if u were down in the northwest any sunday i would take u 2 my gun club
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As in you want to turn up and use their weapons?
That was the general idea. Don't want to start shooting 5.56 or 50 cals but was thinking along the lines of .22 or even air rifles.
I know the gun clubs are a tight knit group Rusty but was hopiung someone here had there foot in the door??
Thats amazing cheers Hunter.
if u were down in the northwest any sunday i would take u 2 my gun club