Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sporting Targets?
You can find us on the A6, in North Bedfordshire, halfway between Bedford and Rushden. We are well signposted with brown tourist signs from the A6 right up to our complex. Alternatively, most satnavs will bring you directly to us, by using the postcode MK44 1BX
How do I book an experience?
Please note that the minimum age for target activities is 10 years old and at least 4ft tall.
To book your experience call us on 01234 708893, with details of your voucher and a preferred date and time. Experiences are operated throughout our normal opening hours, 7 days a week which dependant on daylight. On the day of your experience, wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather as well as comfort. We also ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time.
Please do not forget your voucher, without this we cannot book you in.
Some of the facilities we have available onsite include ample parking, free Wi-Fi, meals and light bites which are served all day, complementary tea and coffee, a bar and a country shop.
Alcohol MUST NOT be consumed until after your experience.
You are welcome to bring friends to watch and there will be plenty of opportunities for them to take pictures and videos.
You can bring dogs with you; however, please consider how they will react to the noise of shotguns. They must be on a lead at all times and kept under absolute control, without exception.
You must not, by law, be prohibited from handling firearms.
How do I book a coaching or instruction Session?
All coaching and instruction sessions need to be pre-booked by calling us on 01234 708893.
As with the experience sessions we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your sessions start time, dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes.
If you are already a shooter you should bring your gun and personal protection equipment with you, cartridges can be included in the session, or you can bring your own. If you are just starting to shoot or do not have all your own equipment this can be provided for you by your instructor.
Please come with an objective and discuss this with your instructor at the start of your session. This sets a goal for the session and means that you can work on a certain target or skill with your instructor. This also ensures that you leave the session with a sense of achievement.