Shooting

May 31, 2016 by admin 5919

Shooting

Cadets are offered the opportunity to shoot on a number of target rifles during their service. All cadets MUST be fully trained and have passed their Weapons Handling Test (WHT) every 6 months to remain eligible. All Range staff are highly qualified, ensuring a high level of safety when instructing.

The No. 8 Rifle

The No. 8 rifle is a single shot bolt-action .22 calibre rifle. Typically, used on 25 yard indoor ranges, but it can also be used on longer outdoor ranges with adjustments. Designed to improve a cadet’s marksmanship in line with Olympic style shooting.
The L98-A1 Rifle

The rifle is a single shot version of the British Army SA80 firing a standard 5.56mm NATO shot fed via a magazine holding 30 rounds. The rifle is manually ‘cocked’ and generally used over longer distances and often on outdoor ranges.
L81 Target Rifle

Having qualified on the No. 8 and the L98 rifle, cadets are offered the opportunity to fire on the larger 7.62 round on the long range shoots usually run at Wing level.
Marksmanship Qualifications

Cadets are encouraged to hone their skills over time. With greater accuracy and experience comes the recognition of achieving a variety of marksmanship levels, worn with pride on their uniform.