Organisations

Guiseley is affiliated to NEFTA, which is in turn affiliated to the BFTA.

Members form Guiseley compete in regional and national competitions through these organisations, and as a member of Guiseley, you may shoot at the grounds of other clubs within NEFTA

 

https://www.neftaonline.org/

https://www.thebfta.net/

 

Rules for competitions within each organisation, and other useful information are available on these websites.

 

 

 

Forums

These two are the main on-line forums in the UK, and are excellent sources of information in relation to shooting air guns. Get yourself registered with an account and start asking questions, people are very helpful. The 'Introductions' section is a good place to start.

When you have proved yourself to be an active member by interacting on the site, you will be given access to the buying and selling areas.

 

Shooting the Breeze

https://shooting-the-breeze.com/

 

Airgun Forums

https://airgunforums.co.uk/

 

 

 

Technical

Some very useful reads, for beginner and expert alike on how to improve your shooting technique

 

BFTA Skills Manual

Great information on how to shoot the FT discipline, from safety to breathing and trigger control

https://www.thebfta.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Technical-Skills-Manual-v1.01.pdf

 

How to set up a scope

https://airgunforums.co.uk/threads/how-to-fix-and-set-up-a-scope-and-mounts.14342/

 

How to shoot in the wind

https://shooting-the-breeze.com/threads/the-secret-to-shooting-in-the-wind.21800/

 

Don't forget that the internet is your friend, There are loads of great articles and videos out there to help you on your airgun journey.

 

 

Trusted traders

 

Redbeck Shooting Supplies

A family run business, based in Wakefield, stocking a wide range of airguns and much more. Their second hand section (see link) is particularly interesting as air rifles are usually sold with a warranty and are competitively priced. There is also a range at the shop so you can try before you buy.

 

https://www.airrifleshop.co.uk/

 

 

Optics Warehouse

An excellent source, stocking a wide of scopes mounts and other shooting optics.

Based in the South West, but with a very reliable mail order service.

 

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOoptvL-UztbU4_X0-QSwh2YzfljbbdcO7BzMCFQhcZJE2IQ5i4Vm

 

 

NM Products

If you want to buy your pellets in bulk, this retailer is very competitively priced.

At Guiseley, we periodically put in a joint order for club members.

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https://nmproducts.ltd.uk/.177-calibre-air-gun-pellets

 

NB- The above retailers have been found to be reliable and trust worthy by club members, but Guiseley Field target Club can not be held responsible for and any purchases made.