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STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!

STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!

We are now taking applications for the STS Performance Programme for 2023-24! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!

Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation

Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation

The Home Office published on 29 June a consultation which will run for 8 weeks and covers a number of recommendations it has received on suggested changes to firearms licensing. The consultation seeks views on recommendations made to the UK Government and closes on Wednesday 23 August. Find out more and see the link for viewing the consultation…

Permitted Development Rights Review - Phase 3 Consultation

Permitted Development Rights Review - Phase 3 Consultation

A consultation was published by the Scottish Government on the 31st May that contains a section that covers Temporary Use of Land: Shooting Ranges. Section 6.2 and Question 30 of the consultation relate to the particular issue of 'Shooting Ranges'. Read on…

STS Confirm Performance Coaching Appointments

STS Confirm Performance Coaching Appointments

STS continually strives to improve the coaching support delivered by the programme to athletes. As such, despite the success of the STS Performance Programme over the past four years, STS has been through a process of advertising and recruiting coaches for the Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun disciplines within the Performance Programme, with a view to continue developing world class athletes and performances. Read on to find out more.

STS Memberships for 2023 to go live next week!

STS Memberships for 2023 to go live next week!

STS is nearly ready to launch our memberships for 2023 and we’re excited to release this at some point next week but before we do, we wanted to let everyone know about some of the changes that are coming…

Shooting Confirmed for Victoria 2026

Shooting Confirmed for Victoria 2026

On Wednesday 5th October the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed the additional sports to be added to the programme of Victora 2026 on the back of completing the Phase 2 process. STS welcomes the news that shooting has been added to the programme and is looking forward to sending a Scottish shooting team to compete for medals and the sport getting improved coverage

Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Death of Queen Elizabeth II

All at Scottish Target Shooting are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, as many of our members and partners will be too. Her Majesty was always a huge supporter of sport and the role it plays in society, keenly demonstrated by her unwavering support for the Commonwealth Games and her connection and patronage with shooting organisations such as the NRA and NSRA. Read on for the UK Government’s published guidance…