Epping Forest Pistol Club
Our name, Epping Forest Pistol Club, is historic and dates back to the days when we were permitted to shoot handguns. Sadly, this is no longer the case, but we retain the name.
Membership
Enquiries
Junior Members (aged between 13 and 17) are welcome to join but must be supervised by a responsible adult, (a relative or guardian) who is a full member of the club
The Club Joining process includes:
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An Expression of Interest submission
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Contact from our membership officer once you reach the top of the waitlist
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Submission of your details, including a Section 21 Declaration
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A Police Name check
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An invitation to visit the club
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A formal application for Membership
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References will be contacted
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An induction session with an experienced club member
A 6-month probation, during which the candidate must:
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Pass a skills test
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Demonstrate competency with .22 and full-bore rifles
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Pass a safety check
and a full Committee vote, leading to an offer of full membership of the club.
Costs
All new members serve a probationary period of six months, this costs £50. On satisfactory completion of the probationary period, newly qualified members are required to pay a joining fee of £50 in addition to the remaining balance of the annual fee. Full membership terminates on 31st December, renewal will normally be invited before this date. Full annual membership is £130, for those in full time education annual junior membership is £55. Membership costs may be subject to change
Guidance will be given to beginners, members are expected to reach a standard of proficiency using .22 before being permitted to use the larger calibres.
Please note: The club reserve the right to refuse membership without explanation.
You can enquire about membership by completing the enquiry form.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the membership application process, and the Club Disciplines, before submitting an expression of interest.
Or you can write to us at the following address :
Epping Forest Pistol Club
c/o Operations Office,
North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way,
North Weald,
Essex,
CM16 6HR.
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