Please use this link to complete the membership request form, but before doing so you need to read and understand the information below.
If you own a large calibre rifle such as 50BMG, 338, 408 or 416 rifle for target shooting then you should be shooting it competitively, so why not join up? We have set individual membership fees at the bargain price of only £90 for full membership per annum. Serving members of the armed forces with a valid MOD 90 are entitled to a 50% discount (please send copy of the card to the club Chairman to get your discount, after validation the copy/email will be deleted). Family membership rates are also available at £25 per additional family member, this price is only valid for those living at the same address.
If you don't own a large calibre rifle, but simply want to try one, then you've sadly come to the wrong place, we are competitive target shooters and have no provision for Walter Mitty characters.. Those wanting to try out a rifle "as seen on TV" would be better visiting the US for the experience.
We DO NOT currently accept applications from non FAC holders unless you are joining us as a family member of an existing full member. We always look favourably on new applicants who are already members of their 'local' rifle club and have several years experience of small bore or centre fire target shooting under their belt. We would advise any prospective new member to gain a suitable level of competence and safety training prior to joining the FCSA UK.
There are strict controls in place to help ensure that anyone who is prohibited from handling a firearm cannot do so, as such prospective members details will be passed onto the Police for background checks.
This is a private club, as such we reserve the right to decline a membership request or refuse a renewal application - without providing any reason.
New members who already hold a Firearm Certificate (FAC) will initially join as probationary members. During this period, they must attend a minimum of three shoots within 12 months of their membership card being issued.
The club will not support any firearm certificate application for a .50 calibre rifle (12.7×99) or larger until the probationary period has been successfully completed, followed by a further full year of active membership. This support is also contingent upon the member having attended additional range visits beyond the minimum probationary requirements.
Applicants who do not currently hold an FAC are required to attend a minimum of five shoots over a period of at least 12 months and successfully complete the probationary training manual. Subject to satisfactory progress and conduct, probationary membership may then be converted to full membership. Please note that applications from non-FAC holders are currently only accepted for family memberships.
At the conclusion of the probationary period, reports from the relevant Range Conducting Officers (RCOs) are submitted to the Club Secretary and Chairman for review and consideration regarding the granting of full membership.
In certain cases, additional visits and further assessments of both competency and attitude may be required before a final decision is made. The club reserves the right to decline applications for full membership where appropriate. Accordingly, full membership is not granted automatically and is determined on the basis of overall suitability, rather than solely on the number of visits attended.
This is a non-profit making club, all surplus funds are invested back into the club running costs, equipment and facilities. Range fees are payable on the day of the range booking for all those in attendance, range fees are discounted for members.
If you would like to request membership then please contact us via the initial application form. Once vetting is complete the entire application and subsequent renewals are to be completed online via our secure membership website.
Anyone requesting membership should send us a brief resume, outlining your interests, other shooting clubs and general experience with firearms, failure to do so will result in delays to your application. One line emails requesting membership will not be accepted.
ANYONE ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER FOR A MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT WILL NEED TO HAVE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS APPROVED IN ADVANCE, VIA THE INITIAL APPLICATION FORM.
Membership rates (per annum)
Full member £90 (+£20 joining fee for new members)
Full member late renewal £110
Full time serving armed forces* with MOD90 £45 (no joining fee)
Family member at same address as a full member £25 (require proof - copy of FAC)
Family member not at same address £50
Family member who is a full time student under the age of 24 - FREE but proof of enrolment required
Family member under the age of 21 - FREE
*The armed forces discount does not apply to reservists, TA, or retired military.
Guests and visitors
1. If you do not hold a valid FAC they you cannot currently attend our shoots.
2. If you are currently in possession of a valid FAC and would like to attend one of our shoots then you need to request permission to attend from the club Chairman or Secretary, you will then need to register for the shoot using the online form. We will send instructions and you will have to pass a basic security check, this may require you to email a digital scan or photograph of page 1 of your FAC to the club chairman. The membership database will be updated and the copy of your FAC will then be immediately deleted.
Who to contact
For all membership enquiries please contact the Chairman or club secretary Gary via the contact page
For competitions, legal matters, Home Office, MOD and Landmarc enquirers, please contact the Chairman via the contact page
If you have not been receiving e-mails from the FCSA then please send your name, membership number and new e-mail address to the Chairman without delay so that we can update our records.
New format membership cards
RCOs will inspect each and every membership card at every range booking, failure to show a valid membership card may result in immediate ejection from the range.
Renewals - IMPORTANT!
The FCSA (UK) Club year runs from 1st January to the 31st December, therefore, membership renewal is due from NOVEMBER onwards, even if you have paid in advance.
Renewals are to be completed via this website (no paper forms please) - please visit the secure 'members' section. If you are late in renewing and use the FCSA as your primary club then please get in touch ASAP [See GDPR section below].
Completion of the electronic renewal form is very important, as it keeps your details up to date, especially now with the MOD Safe Shooter Competency Certificates. If you have been certified by this club and not renewed your membership, we can’t issue a new or replacement certificate. After issue, the Certificate will become invalid should you cease to be a member of FCSA (UK).
Please be aware, we have to inform Police Firearms Licensing Departments of any member who fails to renew that has declared the FCSA UK as their primary club, or have used the FCSA as a justification for a particular rifle calibre rifle, sorry - its not our rules, its a Home Office requirement.
GDPR
Members who fail to renew by the 1st January will no longer be considered active members and all personal data relating to that individual will be erased from the membership database, NOT NOT historical range booking data as we are required by the Home Office to retain this. The relevant firearms licensing department will be advised as per Home Office requirements.
Receipt of payment does not automatically guarantee membership, the membership renewal form MUST be completed each NOVEMBER/DECEMBER online as it contains the Section 21 declaration which we are legally obliged to complete.
Club emails will only be sent out to those with a registered user account, if however you are a current member but are not receiving emails then please get in touch.
If you wish to unsubscribe simply reply to any club email requesting to unsubscribe.
