Target Sports Centre Ltd opened in July 2010 in The Tunnel - a former road tunnel in Dorset - to provide a range of shooting experiences for members of the public and training opportunities for the security industry.
Target Sports Centre Ltd has three ranges on site:
- 25m, 4 firing point small-bore range.
- 35m, 4 firing point small-bore range.
Both of our 25m and 35m ranges are suitable for .22 target shooting, gallery rifle, black powder, practical mini-rifle shooting and pistols. - 100m, 5 firing point full-bore range.
We also have an on-site seating area with vending machines, gun shop and 2 classrooms.
A number of shooting clubs hire the ranges at The Tunnel (which is owned and operated by Target Sports Centre Ltd).
The largest among these is West Dorset Rifle and Pistol Club (WDRPC), who use membership subscriptions to hire the ranges and equipment from Target Sports Centre Ltd on a standing basis.
This means that anyone who wishes to experience or pursue rifle shooting may do so at a club without the need for their own FAC or associated storage burdens - providing a great opportunity to try different equipment and shooting disciplines.
A person who wishes to possess firearms solely for the purpose of target shooting must be a full member of an Approved club.
FACILITIES
Ranges | Seating area | Classrooms
SHOOTING EXPERIENCES
A great start for the aspiring shooter
TUNNEL SHOP
Guns | Ammunition | Ancillaries
We have a range of Shooting Experiences suitable for novice, experienced shooters, individuals or groups.
These include Experiences with small-bore target rifles, as well as military-design rifles.
Please see our Shooting Experiences page for more details, and call or email to book your place.
All of our ranges can be hired privately by individuals with their own firearms. Please call us on 01297 560049 or EMAIL to book your lane.
We can cater for zeroing, competition shooting, league cards, equipment testing, chronographing, ammunition testing, or just practicing!
Our 25m and 35m ranges can be used with airgun, .22 or gallery rifles, and our 100m range can be used with rifles of up to .50 caliber.
The West Dorset Rifle & Pistol Club uses membership subscriptions to hire the private ranges from The Target Sports Centre Ltd.
There are no additional range hire fees to pay, however it is important to book your range space to ensure availability.
Target Sports Centre Ltd retains a wide range of qualified and experienced instructors to enable us to offer bespoke training packages.
If you require rifle shooting or private security training for yourself or your employees, we are fully qualified to provide everything you may need with ourselves and our affiliates: Bare Arms and Olive Group UK Ltd. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Our indoor small-bore and full-bore ranges are available 7 days a week for commercial hire and we regularly cater for companies needing ranges for equipment testing, ammunition batch testing, range and classroom-based training, as well as testing by Registered Firearms Dealers.
Please call us on 01297 560049 to speak with one of our staff to discuss your specific requirements.
| DAY | OPENING TIMES |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | Closed |
| TUESDAY |
10.00am > 5.00pm (Members / FAC holders only) |
| WEDNESDAY |
10.00am > 9.00pm (Shooting experiences available 2.00pm > 5.00pm) |
| THURSDAY |
10.00am > 9.00pm (Shooting experiences available 10.00am > 2.00pm) |
| FRIDAY |
10.00am > 5.00pm (Members / FAC holders only) |
| SATURDAY |
9.00am > 5.00pm (Shooting experiences available 10.00am > 5.00pm) |
| SUNDAY | Closed |