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Join Sterling 


Sterling Shooting Club offer specific packages to make sports shooting accessible and reasonable to join. Therefore we have tiered members shooting packages, for beginners to Firearms Certificate (FAC) holders and members of other home office approved clubs. For example, if you are an FAC holder and only wish to shoot Practical Shotgun (PSG) at the Club, you can choose the PSG only package, and are eligible for a discounted rate to participate in Club PSG events. If you wish to shoot multiple disciplines, you may wish to make use of our multi-discipline packages which are discounted. 

Probationary requirements: All NEW members are required to complete a probationary period, which is tailored to your current shooting experience and ability, and you will be assessed as part of joining. The initial probationary application fee is £30 for a maximum of 6 months probationary period. Probationers will require additional training sessions and range safety and competence assessment.

Membership benefits:

  • Advanced notification on all events, training and competitions.
  • Discounted rates for Sterling large national competitions and all Sterling Sports Club events
  • Access to all Club shoots
  • Masterclasses training
  • Specialist coaching
  • Discounted products
  • FAC advice
  • Club RFD

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FAC HOLDERS:

Full Club Package: Practical Shotgun, Mini Rifle, Long Barrel Pistol (LBP), Gallery = £145 per annum

3 Gun: Mini Rifle, LBP, PSG - £110 per annum

2 Gun: Mini Rifle and LBP or Mini Rifle and PSG - £70 per annum

Practical Shotgun (PSG): - £45 per annum

Mini Rifle: - £40 per annum

Long Barrel Pistol (LBP): - £40 per annum

PRS: - £40 per annum

Gallery: - £45 per annum


Student Discount: 10% off

over 65s: 10% off


NON FAC HOLDERS:

Probationer: Probationary Training or a Safety & Competence Assessment, depending on your experience and ability.



To join, please fill in our application form to start the process.
Joining a shooting club is subject to some safeguards by law.
We also need to comply with the firearms act of 1968 and all applications will undergo police vetting.
Once the vetting is complete, we will send you a probationary membership invitation and information on training, range safety and competency assessments courses. 

APPLICATION FORM

ALL new members join on a three month probationary membership, with full membership being confirmed by the Committee. The Committee reserve the right to extend or refuse probation.
As part of the application process you will be requested to provide a face photo for your ID card, proof of identity (passport/driving licence/FAC/SGC) and recent proof of address (utility bill/bank statement etc). These can be securely emailed to the Membership Secretary, once requested and your membership card photo can be a simple photo taken from your phone. If you are not comfortable with this you may request a video call with our Membership Secretary to verify your identity. Failure to complete questions truthfully could result in membership being refused and/or later revoked.
The club is obliged to inform the police of certain information contained in this form before the start of your probationary period. If you have any questions about eligibility please email us first to discuss.
The committee reserve the right to refuse this application. Once your application has been received our Membership Secretary will be in touch within 7 days to request payment for your joining fee and first three months probationary membership.