|
Club Membership
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Please note that membership of the club is dependant on you not being classed as a prohibited person under the terms of the Firearms Act.
The definition of a prohibited person is as follows:
The Act prohibits the possession of a firearm and ammunition (under any circumstances), by any person who has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of imprisonment (or its equivalent for young persons) of 3 months or more.
The prohibition applies in all circumstances, including handling and firing at an approved shooting club or at a clay pigeon shoot where a certificate is not ordinarily required. It also applies to the possession or use of other categories of firearms and ammunition such as AIRGUNS or shotgun cartridges for which a certificate is not needed.
A sentence of 3 months to 3 years attracts a 5 year prohibition, a sentence of greater than 3 years attracts a life time prohibition.
IT IS A HOME OFFICE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DETAILS OF ALL PROBATIONARY MEMBERS ARE FORWARDED TO THE POLICE FIREARMS REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT
DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FROM NEW MEMBERS, WE ARE RELUCTANTLY HAVING TO CLOSE THE MEMBERSHIP TO NEW ENQUIRIES (see below for exceptions).
We will not be operating a waiting list.
As soon as the membership is open again it will be notified on this website.
PLEASE NOTE that during this time we will be able to offer membership to existing FAC holders
Full Membership Renewal
The renewal date for full membership is 31st July (each year). Application forms will be sent automatically to your email address.
Further details of Membership and costs of ammunition, entering competitions etc. can be found in the Club Pricelist.
Please Note: All the membership fees are given to Preston Grasshoppers as rent on the building. The club itself runs on a £2.00 per visit fee and ammunition sales to fund insurance, professional training (i.e. First Aid), consumables and range improvements. As Preston & District Rifle & Pistol Club operates as part of the Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club, all FULL members are entitled to various benefits that are offered by the rugby club such as:
- 10% Discount on bar prices at Hoppers
- Discount on Pre-Match Hospitality at First team matches
- Discount on admission to Hoppers first team games
- Concessionary rates for functions at the club