Pinhoe Target Shooting Club

It’s Friday! I’ll be your friendly Duty Officer this evening.

I have the club open and setup for you all. Spending some of my free time trying to figure out the new Coffee machine in the kitchen. It’s like they’ve hidden the power button and I want a fancy smeg coffee ☕️- looking forward to seeing plenty of friendly faces this evening.

I’d love to be in the ranges with you all, it’s my job to look after you all instead. - If you didn’t know, I run the Pinhoe Duty Officer course, if you haven’t attended, log into the club website and get yourself booked in, I’ve left links on previous FaceBook posts if this helps.

Get yourself signed up, so that we have the best trained Duty and Buddy officers ✅

Alex

🚨 Job Opportunity – Shooting Graduate Assistant

Sedbergh School, Cumbria, is recruiting for a Shooting Graduate Assistant to support its outstanding shooting programme.

With over 120 years of history, the programme includes:
🎯 Air rifle & pistol
🎯 .22 rifle (prone & 3P)
🎯 The only school 3P squad in the country
🎯 Long-range shooting up to 1400 yards

The school has an incredible track record, with teams competing at national level and alumni representing GB internationally.

📄 Full details + how to apply: www.nsra.co.uk/news/sedbergh-school-job1

October 10th and 11th 2026 is the Steel Challenge Competition by Teignbridge Fullbore Club.

Provisional members are welcome, for more information find Dan, Tibor or Alex for the lowdown, then come along and take part in a competition that is fun, rewarding and very well run by its organisers.

Link: http://www.teignbridgefullbore.co.uk/page38.html

This evening I brought out my trusty old Anschutz .22 for a proper tune up, and it reminded me that getting back on center is sometimes less about rushing and more about patience.

My target card told the story shot by shot a few careful adjustments, a quick check of my position, a pause to recheck parallax, then back into place until the final X appeared. It took me 10 rounds to get there, and I’m perfectly fine with that. A more seasoned marksman may need only three well trained placed tries, but this evening was about finding the rhythm again.

It makes you think about all the little things that can move a setup off balance: a different batch of ammo, a change in seating position, the time of year, or even the small habits that come from helping put up other people’s cards. Plenty of factors can influence where a round lands on the card.

A good reminder that progress is still progress, even when it takes a few extra rounds.

Alex

Hey Pinhoe Club!

The Rimfire Festival applications are now live!

Get yourselves signed up as soon as you can. Spots fill up incredibly fast for this one, and you don't want to end up stuck on the waiting list! ⏱️

Here is what you need to know:

Dates: 10th & 11th October 2026

Who can enter: Open to BOTH full Pinhoe Club members and Provisional members!

It's fun, friendly, and welcoming. You absolutely do not have to be an ace, this weekend is all about enjoying the sport!

A quick note from me: This is hands down my Number 1 favourite competition. I actually shot my very first one as a provisional member. I was rostered with folks from other clubs I’d never even met, and we got along famously. Fun fact: I came in last place overall my first time out... and I still had an absolute blast!

How to get involved:
Provisional Members: Have a chat with Dan or Tibor and tell them Alex sent you!

Want more info? Find me at the club! I'll gladly give you the full lowdown and tell you everything you need to know before you make your mind up. I asked to be rostered on Sat or Sun Afternoon, so pick these and lets see if we get to team up!

So come along and have some fun with us. Can't wait to see you all there! 💥

Cheers,

Alex

Signup Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVc3nIeZ5bYLO2CWshB0zyDGJQN3dFFcXRt21PdTVyWkwCg/viewform

YouTube: https://youtu.be/39-YVXOKoLc

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Outdoor 50m Range ☀️ – Induction / Requalification Notice

Tuesday 12th May
If you would like to use the 50m outdoor range for LSR / standing rifle shooting, please be aware that the rules for using the outdoor range have recently changed.

*All members are now required to attend an Induction / Requalification session* and be formally signed off before using the outdoor range.

If you have used the outdoor range in the past and wish to do so again, you *must* attend a requalification session.

If you are new to the outdoor range, you will need to attend an induction before use.

I will be running the first Induction session on the evening of *Tuesday 12th May* , with additional sessions scheduled later for those who are unable to attend this date.

Please use the form to let me know if you are planning to attend on the *12th May or at a later date:*

https://forms.gle/EBoH2AtVhqEGj2NC8

Probationers are welcome to attend. Using the outdoor range is not onerous provided you have a sound grasp of the principles of shooting safety.

For more dates, please join the WhatsApp groups

I had the absolute privilege of being interviewed by the BBC today for Pinhoe Target Club.

It was such an honour to shine a light on this incredible community. What makes Pinhoe in Exeter so special is its commitment to being truly inclusive, it’s a place where disabled and able bodied shooters enjoy a sport side by side, sharing the same passion. Seeing that level of accessibility and support in action is exactly what the sporting world needs more of.

I also got the chance to walk down memory lane and share the story of how I first got started in target shooting. It’s been quite a journey, and being able to talk about it with the BBC team was the icing on the cake.

A huge thank you to everyone at the club for being so welcoming, and to the BBC for helping us share the magic of target shooting!

Keep an ear out for the segment! 📺👂Saturday 18th on BBC Radio Devon

Alex