Next Shoot at The Waen Complex
Saturday 22nd August 2026
(Stickledown Range Bisley.
Courtesey of the NRA)
Llangollen Rifle & Pistol Club
(NRA Affiliation No C513)
Brief History
In 1942 Captain W E Thorp of the 9th Battalion (Ruthin) Denbighshire Home Guard (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) secured the use of a rifle range situated behind the Valley Crucis Abbey North of Llangollen.
The purpose was to train Home Guard Volunteers ,to be better suited in case of invasion,
where they could fire .303 Enfield rifles at a distance up to 200yds at half inch thick steel plates (Falling Plates)
or stationary silhouette targets as there were no other target facilities at the time.
The club was established in 1951, when local Fireman Wynn Roberts formed the club.
He became it's first Secretary. and took over the running of this range which continued until the lease ran out in the 70's.
The club has continued to be active throughout this period shooting on MOD Ranges of Llansilin until the early 20's when it was closed and then at Sealand when that also closed at the end of 2025.
We are a small friendly club with members from all walks of life and a membership of around 60.
New members/beginners will be made most welcome.
Ranges
We are now shooting in Mid Wales enabling us to shoot up to 1200yds.
We have one shoot in each month at this new complex.
Yes and we do shoot in all types of weather. Take a look at the picture section.
We also go to the National home of shooting at Bisley, at least once a year which enables us to shoot at distances of up to 1200yds and various other disciplines the most stimulating being the McQueens which involves shooting a small target at 200/300 yards which appears in various positions in a Castle shape for a 3 second exposure.
We also use the Orion Firearms Training facilities as and when required.
Go to https://www.orionfirearmstraining.co.uk/ for details.
Membership
The membership is open to anyone from age 14 with no upper age limit.
Current Annual Membership is only £100.00 (Subject to Change)
New Members
The probationary period is normally 3-6 months. During this time each probationer is overseen by qualified club members. In addition the NRA Safe Shooting System is undertaken by all new members who must demonstrate their competence in weapon handling and safety.
M1- (Mandatory) - Safety and Introduction to Target Shooting.
M2- Target Rifle Skills.
M3- Scoped Rifle & F Class Skills.
M4- Service Rifle (Iron Sight) Skills.
Once training is completed, a short written test needs to be passed to complete the qualification. The probationer becomes "Certified Competent" for those modules selected and passed. Additional modules may be taken at any time.
Club Weapons
We have a 223/556 scoped Rifle, and a 308 scoped rifle along with ammunition.
A Typical day on the Range.
The appointed Range Conducting Officer (RCO) controls the days shooting, who is then fully responsible for the activities being carried out on the day.
Start at 8.45am. Targets/Steel Plates and Range Flags put up. Range Briefing (What we can and cannot do)
Shooting on 5 different ranges with 4 having covered firing points.
Range Cleared at the end of shooting.
Interested
If you think this is for you then please go to our Contact Page
Where our Secretary John Wright. will be only too happy to answer any queries that you may have.
Please support two of our members who have these businesses.
Ballistol Gun Cleaning products. www.ballistol.co.uk
Bullet Key Ring Maker https://keyringking.co.uk/about-us-and-our-handcrafted-keyrings/
(NRA Affiliation No C513)
Brief History
In 1942 Captain W E Thorp of the 9th Battalion (Ruthin) Denbighshire Home Guard (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) secured the use of a rifle range situated behind the Valley Crucis Abbey North of Llangollen.
The purpose was to train Home Guard Volunteers ,to be better suited in case of invasion,
where they could fire .303 Enfield rifles at a distance up to 200yds at half inch thick steel plates (Falling Plates)
or stationary silhouette targets as there were no other target facilities at the time.
The club was established in 1951, when local Fireman Wynn Roberts formed the club.
He became it's first Secretary. and took over the running of this range which continued until the lease ran out in the 70's.
The club has continued to be active throughout this period shooting on MOD Ranges of Llansilin until the early 20's when it was closed and then at Sealand when that also closed at the end of 2025.
We are a small friendly club with members from all walks of life and a membership of around 60.
New members/beginners will be made most welcome.
Ranges
We are now shooting in Mid Wales enabling us to shoot up to 1200yds.
We have one shoot in each month at this new complex.
Yes and we do shoot in all types of weather. Take a look at the picture section.
We also go to the National home of shooting at Bisley, at least once a year which enables us to shoot at distances of up to 1200yds and various other disciplines the most stimulating being the McQueens which involves shooting a small target at 200/300 yards which appears in various positions in a Castle shape for a 3 second exposure.
We also use the Orion Firearms Training facilities as and when required.
Go to https://www.orionfirearmstraining.co.uk/ for details.
Membership
The membership is open to anyone from age 14 with no upper age limit.
Current Annual Membership is only £100.00 (Subject to Change)
New Members
The probationary period is normally 3-6 months. During this time each probationer is overseen by qualified club members. In addition the NRA Safe Shooting System is undertaken by all new members who must demonstrate their competence in weapon handling and safety.
M1- (Mandatory) - Safety and Introduction to Target Shooting.
M2- Target Rifle Skills.
M3- Scoped Rifle & F Class Skills.
M4- Service Rifle (Iron Sight) Skills.
Once training is completed, a short written test needs to be passed to complete the qualification. The probationer becomes "Certified Competent" for those modules selected and passed. Additional modules may be taken at any time.
Club Weapons
We have a 223/556 scoped Rifle, and a 308 scoped rifle along with ammunition.
A Typical day on the Range.
The appointed Range Conducting Officer (RCO) controls the days shooting, who is then fully responsible for the activities being carried out on the day.
Start at 8.45am. Targets/Steel Plates and Range Flags put up. Range Briefing (What we can and cannot do)
Shooting on 5 different ranges with 4 having covered firing points.
Range Cleared at the end of shooting.
Interested
If you think this is for you then please go to our Contact Page
Where our Secretary John Wright. will be only too happy to answer any queries that you may have.
Please support two of our members who have these businesses.
Ballistol Gun Cleaning products. www.ballistol.co.uk
Bullet Key Ring Maker https://keyringking.co.uk/about-us-and-our-handcrafted-keyrings/
