Possibly the most disiciplined and regulated cadet activity there is, from the No 8 Mk1 rifle to the L98A1 GP, shooting is undoubtedly a thrill for all.
To begin your shooting career you must first pass a Weapons Handling test, you must pass this test on both the No 8 and the L98A1, This is to make sure cadets are capable of handling the weapon without making any hair-raising mistakes.
The first rifle cadets will use is the .22 Number 8 which is a half bore rifle usually shot at 25 meter ranges, It is a single shot, bolt action type rifle.
The L98A1 general purpose cadet rifle is a single shot, magazine fed, full bore rifle that can hold up to 30 rounds in its magazine. This rifle is much more powerful than the Number 8 and has a range of about 500 meters.
There is also a L81 cadet target rifle which is only fired on special and usually rare occasions, so if you get a go on one of there, count yourself lucky.
There are four Marksman qualifications to achieve these are (From left to right) Squadron Marksman, Wing Marksman, Region Marksman and Corps Marksman.
Check out our Photo Album Here for photos of our Cadets shooting.
