Shooting

Whether you are an experienced marksman or have never handled a rifle there are plenty of opportunities to experience shooting within the Air Cadets.

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Most Cadets start on the Scorpion Cadet Rifle or the L144 Small Bore Rifle. Learning how to handle the rifle correctly and range procedures before completing a Weapons Handling Test (WHT) to prove that they can safely operate the rifle.

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More experienced cadets can try the L98A2 Cadet General Purpose Rifle or the L81A2 Cadet Target Rifle again being provided with comprehensive training and having to undergo a WHT before Live Firing.

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Finally, for all levels you have Clay Target Shooting (CTS) where you can have a go at firing a shotgun at clay targets.

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With both the L144 and L98A2 there is the opportunity to earn marksman badges which represent your skills and achievements such as representing the Corps in competitions.