Time scales for joining SSC are dependant upon your current firearms licensing status. SSC Attendance and membership are strictly governed by the Home Office and regulated by the Police. This can consequently take some time to process.
For those with either an FAC, or similar club membership, the probationary period may only require 2 visits over 1 month, dependent upon your experience. Your first visit will be as a supervised guest on a standard club day.
If you have neither then your first visit can only be on a Police approved open day where you will, under strict supervision, shoot a club .22 rimfire rifle. You will then be considered for Probationary Membership. Probationary Membership will take a minimum of 3 months and require a minimum of 6 visits. During these visits you will train in the safe use of smallbore and full-bore rifles. At the end of training you will, if deemed safe and competent, be eligible for Full Membership subject to completing the appropriate paperwork and paying the relevant fees.
If you are interested in joining us the first step is to download and return the Guest Questionnaire and Section 21 Declaration regarding any criminal prosecutions. These are available in the downloads section. Once completed please email to the Secretary: