CVPC Newsletter May 2026
Please note that due to continued high demand we have stopped accepting new applications for membership until further notice to allow us to clear a backlog of applications.
Greetings Members
I hope your are enjoying your target shooting sport both at the club and at the Blairadam range.
Our club AGM is on the 18th May at the club. Members are welcome to attend but space is tight. A notification has been sent to all members regarding the AGM. This also gives members the oportunity to meet other members of the club and most importantly members of the committee.
The special events being held at the club are going well and it's great to see members attending these events. Details of these special events are listed at the club and they give members to chance to experience some of the competitions that can be entered at the club. One of the planned special events being held at the club is a Cowboy Action Shoot which is primary for BP firearms. Who are also encorouaged to dress up as a cowboy or cowgirl. Don't be shy.
A Whatsapp poll is sent out to members is advance of a special event so they can confirm their attendance.
FULL BORE COMPETITIONS
The range days at Blairadam for 2026 are underway and again member attendance at this range is good. Thanks to those members who help take the club equipment to the range and also help setup. The range dates have been posted in the club house and on the club website news section. A Whatsapp poll is sent out to members, prior to the range date, so they can confirm their attendance and if can help with taking club equipment and setting up the range.
At the Blairadam range full bore competitions are conducted at 200 and 500 yards including McQueen competition.
Members wishing to use club guns and associated ammunition at the Blairadam range must notify the club in advance by contacting the club committee or via the Blairadam Whatsapp Group. Members can contact the committee to get added to the Blairadam Whatsapp Group. Please note that ammunition must be purchased at the club in advance of the range day being attended.
Those members who have not completed the full bore probationary course are welcome to attend Blairadam by prior notice and arrangement
COMPETITIONS HELD AT THE CLUB
The Winter league 2025 is over and shot targets have been scored to determine winners.
The winners of the Blairadam competions 2025, Summer League 2025 and Winter League 2025 have been determined. Trophies have been engraved and medal procured for presentation at our AGM.
Entry forms for the Summer League 2026 will be available at the club from the 11th May.
DECHMONT
We continue to have access to the Dechmont Rifle Range for gallery and full bore rifle, LBR/LBP. The range days at Dechmont are the last Sunday in each month, 10am to 4pm plus Thursday evenings from April to September, 6pm to 10pm.
CVPC will be running the Dechmont range on certain dates during 2026. These dates have been posted in the members area of the website.
Please note that when attending the Dechmont range you must bring your Shooter Certification Card or you will need to shoot under supervision.
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If you like to become a member of CVPC please send us an email with some background details about yourself and what you are looking for in applying to join the club. We have lots of interest in joining our club and can only induct a proportional number of members each year.
Members can now just turn up at the club and book your shooting details (the duty officer can assist if you haven’t done this before) or pre-book via https://cvpc.ezfacility.com/
We would remind members who wish to buy ammunition at the club that it is only cash transactions at present, so please try to bring the correct change.
Members, don’t hesitate to contact the club if you have any questions regarding attending the club and booking a slot on the range. Remember, we are here to help.
Please remember to bring your fob to access the club. Also "check yourself in" or your visit will not be recorded on the EZfacility system!
Please note that Police Scotland regularly review the clubs attendance records and firearms used by the members. If you fail to attend the club on a regular basis and use your registered firearms this may impact upon your good reason to hold a firearms certificate.
Kind regards,
M Horner
Club Captain