Our airgun section was established in 2000 and has gone from strength to strength. In this short timescale it has already produced both Yorkshire County Team and Individual Champions
Starting with only 4 lanes, in 2003 we were able to expand by adding an additional range taking our total to 10 lanes
We shoot in Leeds and District as well as Yorkshire postal competitions and hold our own shoulder to shoulder shoots against other local clubs. Other competitions run for members include benchrest and field target
We cater for both the plinker and the serious competition shooter, Coaching and advice is available for all disciplines at all levels
With floodlit facilities allowing shooting at 10 to 25 yards both during the day and at night Aireborough is one of the best training grounds in the country.
Due to the large number of members who wish to use the facilities, the ranges can be in use seven days per week but new members are welcomed on Wednesdays.
Due to being reserved by the Leeds University firearms club on a Thursday evening it is closed to Aireborough members.
New offence keeps airguns under lock and key
A new offence to stop under 18s gaining unauthorised access to airguns was introduced by the government on 10th February 2011.
From 10 February, owners will be liable for a fine of up to £1000 if they do not take reasonable precautions to stop unauthorised access to their airgun by people under the age of 18. Safety leaflets informing new owners of the offence will be also be included with every air gun purchased.
Home Office statement
Home Office crime prevention minister James Brokenshire said: 'For the vast majority of responsible airgun owners, keeping their weapon safely locked up is routine. But when an air gun is allowed to get in to the wrong hands the consequences can be tragic.
'Although serious incidents are rare, there have been cases in recent years where children have got hold of carelessly stored airguns that have resulted in severe injuries and even deaths. We want to do everything in our power to keep the risk of such incidents to an absolute minimum.
'With this new legislation, we are saying there is no excuse. If you do not keep your airgun safely away from children you will be prosecuted.'
How to keep your weapon safe:
- store your airgun out of sight and separately from pellets
- use a robust, lockable cupboard and keep the keys separate and secure
- always store your airgun inside a house rather than in an out building, such as a garden shed
- never store a cocked or loaded airgun
- when using your airgun, keep it under close supervision and never leave it unattended
remember, never leave a person under the age of 18 alone near your airgun, failure to comply could result in your club membership being terminated without recompense.
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