Air Rifles
Air Rifles for Schools
Using air rifles in a safe and fun environment teaches the fundamentals of gun handling and safety whilst encouraging unique skills. The principles of marksmanship are hard learnt, and patience is key. This session can be tailored to ability and age but typically starts with how to safely handle, load and fire the air rifle in a controlled environment. Our lightweight air rifles have no kick and apprehension is replaced by a desire to learn more and compete against their peers.
KEY INFO
- Fun and safe environment
- Learn how to safely handle, load and fire an air rifle
- Compete by shooting targets and challenges
Safe air rifle practice
All sessions culminate in a fun competition shoot putting newly acquired skills to the test and often providing some interesting results! Take away your targets with pride and enjoy basking in the glory of being the most accurate marksman in the school.
This session not only inspires confidence but allows participants to further their skills in listening, concentration and patients before achieving great accuracy on the range.
Learning outcomes
Air rifle shooting requires a specific set of skills, which can be mastered through repetition. Unlike some of the other adventure activity skills we offer, which are predominantly physical, this activity requires a slow and gentle approach. Through trial and error students will learn to refine their movements, control their breathing and focus on the task at hand. This will enable them to successfully fire at the target.
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Focus
Focus is essential if young people to succeed at air rifle shooting. They must listen intently to safety instructions and guidance from our team and focus on the target n order to hit the bullseye. They must be calm and controlled, focussing on their breathing and positioning.
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Maths
Air rifle shooting is a great way of seeing how maths can be used outside of the classroom. Use basic numeracy and maths skills to work out the direction of travel and add up your individual and teams total score.
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Air Rifles FAQs
Where can I find your air rifles certificates?
If you would like to see all our air rifles information, including risk assessments, policies, emergency procedures, insurance and affiliation certification, please ask. You will be sent a link to our website with a password to access and download as much as you need.
Are you insured for air rifles?
Yes, we are insured for air rifles and have £10 million public liability insurance. We are accredited by: Institute of Outdoor Learning, National Coasteering Charter, Adventure Activities Licensing Service, DofE Approved Activity Provider and Learning Outside the Classroom.
What happens if there is bad weather before the air rifles session?
Rarely is the weather bad enough to cancel an air rifle session. However, if we feel we need to cancel or change the session, we will be in touch at least 2 days prior to the activity. We will however always do our best to deliver the activities as per the agreed programme.
What if my child doesn’t want to shoot air rifles?
During our air rifles sessions, we challenge students to participate voluntarily, to push their comfort zone and test themselves. We operate a ‘challenge by choice ethos’, which allows the students to choose the level they are comfortable with.
What is the instructor to participant ratio for air rifle sessions?
The participant ratio for air rifle sessions is 1:10.
What kit do students need to bring for air rifle sessions?
Please ensure students have clothing suitable for the outdoors. A full set of waterproofs. A rucksack with an extra layer, snacks, something to drink and any personal medication. Ideally a pair of walking shoes or trainers.
