Worcester Norton Shooting Club


Probationary Membership

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1th November 2025 - New Membership Intakes !!

From today 11th November 2026 we are opening our probationary membership intakes, courses will start in January 2026.

For 2026 our intension is to run 8 intakes of around 12 people, so a target of 96 new members for the year.

Once we have sufficient numbers for the 2026 intakes we will close the joining window until 2027.

Joining the club requires probationer members to attend a full days induction and training (always a Saturday).

Probationer members are then required to attend a minimum of six Sunday morning two hour shooting sessions within a 3 month period from the induction date.

The cost of the Probationer induction and training course is £152. At the end of which (depending on the time of year) the full member ship fee would be required, these can be found on the public website under Membership Fees:

https://www.wnsc.co.uk/about/membership/

There is an end point assessment that needs to be passed, we provide as much support as we can to help probationer members meet the club standards.

An application to attend can be made by individuals with no target shooting experience, as well as those that are Firearms Certificate (FAC) holders.

These courses are held at intervals throughout the year. The course covers club facilities, Range Safety Rules and Club Rules as well as giving an introduction to club history, the competition programme and activities for members and their families.

You will be required to complete Police Vetting Form, provide 4 passport size photos and provide identification, (e.g. FAC, or Photo Driving Licence, or passport, or utility bill).

Everything at the club is done by volunteers.

If you wish to be considered for probationary membership for 2026 please complete the following digital form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN7SfqCVsq1J_WbRG8aGaoQNtF0W2GAVoq_w0qMP0fb_EdZg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105797678559259829869

For those with No Shooting Experience

The course is the start of a mandatory probationary period as required by Home Office and Police regulations.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 attendances with one to one supervision whilst shooting. Club guns are provided FREE of charge, you only pay for the ammunition you use.

On completion of this probationary period you can then apply for full club membership and pay the appropriate membership fee.

FAC Holders

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For those that hold a current FAC the minimum attendance is 4 Club Days before application can be made for full membership, with payment of the appropriate membership fee. An application for full membership must be accompanied by a reference, either from the Secretary of your previous club, or another person who has known you as a Target Shooter.

An FAC Holder may visit the club as a guest shooter on any Sunday by paying a £10 fee. A maximum of 5 visits is permitted in a 12 month period before an application for membership is expected.

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