Be a Great Club Member

A Great Club Member is actively involved, volunteering and participating in activities, help the Captains and Smudge.

 

Contribute ideas to benefit the club positively. Treat others with respect and courtesy, supporting and encouraging fellow members.

I had been training some new members, and I thought …  hhmmm … we want ‘good club members’ that epitomises the members of our most diverse club.

 

Pistol safe handling practices


Safety is not assumed , it is trained, spoken, and reinforced.
Our safety program is built on the principle that safe firearms handling comes from structure , not habit. Clear commands, consistent procedures and respect for every step of the process
are central to our approach.


We separate the stages of loading, handling, and firing are designed to reduce confusion , prevent negligent actions, and instill long-term discipline in all our shooters, regardless of experience level.

 

While experience is valuable, we do not rely on tradition for safety. Instead, we train every shooter, new or seasoned to operate with precision, accountability, and clarity. Our aim is to develop capable marksmen with safe, responsible pistol handling skills.


These procedures are not about slowing you down, they’re about developing habits that you can rely on under pressure, in competition and in emergencies, in any environment.