Whipsnade Rifle Range
Information
Opening Times
Available to hire Monday to Sunday
09:00am - 16:00pm
Range Fees
£30 Per Person Per Day
Payment by Card or Cash on Arrival
To Shoot at Whipsnade Rifle Range please pre book in advance by Phone
Please bring your Firearms Certificate as you will need this to sign in before using the range.
All payments are taken before you are allowed onto the range.
Permitted Calibres
The following calibres are permitted to be shot on the 50 metre range
Steel and Paper Targets(Sound Moderators Not Required)
FAC Air Rifles (All Calibres) .17 HMR .22 WMR .22 LR .38 Special .44 Special .45 ACP 9mm(Subsonic)
Paper Targets Only(Sound Moderators Required)
9mm(Supersonic) .300 Blackout .357 Magnum .44 Magnum .222 .223 5.56mm .22-250 .243 6.5mm .308 7.62mm .303
The following calibres are permitted to be shot on the 100 metre range
Steel and Paper Targets(Sound Moderators Not Required)
FAC Air Rifles (All Calibres) .17 HMR .22 WMR .22 LR .38 Special .44 Special .45 ACP 9mm(Subsonic)
9mm(Supersonic) .300 Blackout .357 Magnum .44 Magnum .222 .223 5.56mm .22-250 .243 6.5mm .308 7.62mm .303
*Please use sound moderators on all guns if possible to keep the noise down*
If your calibre is not on the list please ask before shooting.
Range Rules
RANGE RULES
1. All firearms must always be carried with the bolt removed (where possible) and or a breach flag fitted. All firearms must be kept in their slips until you are on the firing point / shooting bench.
2.All Firearms should be treated as though they are loaded. Always have the barrel pointed in a safe direction either down range or pointing to the ground.
3.Only load your firearm when the Range is Declared LIVE, everyone on site is behind the firing point and your barrel is pointed down at the ground or at the backstop. Do not load Rifles with the muzzle pointed up in the air.
4.No alcohol or drugs are not permitted on site and by signing this document you confirm you are not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. If we have reason to believe you are under the influence of any alcohol or drugs of any kind which may affect or impair your judgement you will not be permitted to shoot, and you may be reported to the police.
5. When a firearm is not being fired always ensure the action is broken, bolt removed and if possible, use a breach flag. Do not point a gun at any one regardless of whether it is loaded or not . When in transport, always make sure the firearm is stored in a gun bag/ slip.
6. Guns must only be fired from the shooting benches whilst in a seated position.
7. When a CEASE FIRE is called on the range never fire your gun or handle any gun when somebody is down range and ensure the action open and a breach flag fitted if possible.
8.Do not shoot outside the parameters of the backstop. All projectiles must strike the backstop directly after passing through your target. Always use safety catches when possible, or in the absence of a safety catch, ensure actions are broken when the rifle is not being fired and that the bolt is removed or action locked back.
9.No shooting of any wildlife.
10. Eye are Ear protection must be always worn on the Range while the Range is Live and shooting is in progress.
11.Be considerate to others make sure everyone is wearing eyes and ear protection before firing commences.
12.If a member of the public enters the Rifle Range or surrounding land please stop shooting immediately and unload.
Phone / Message To Book
07772721211