Land Warrior Rifle Club

Land Warrior Rifle Club is a fully Home Office approved Full bore Rifle Club, based at our facility in Dalkeith, just outside Edinburgh.

We operate our own indoor live firing range, which can cater for firearms of calibre's such as .22LR, .357, .38, .44Mag and 9mm, as well as air weapons. It is not suitable for airsoft or paintball at all.

The range facility can only be used by Club Members and Guests at a Club Event.

New Members

Joining Dalkeith Rifle Club is straightforward, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some shooting experience. You don’t need to own a rifle to join — the club provides a selection of hire rifles, our instructors will assess your ability to hold and operate the firearm securely and will teach you the fundamentals of safe shooting practice. The first step is to come along to one of our monthly Guest Evenings at The Range at the Land Warrior premises. These evenings are designed to introduce new people to how firearms work, to demonstrate correct manipulation and safety procedures, and to give you an opportunity to shoot under close supervision so you can see whether the sport suits you.

After your supervised shoot you’ll be given a membership form to complete; this is submitted to the police for the standard background checks required for full membership. Importantly, once you’ve submitted the form you can begin a probationary membership and continue shooting while the police checks are underway. The probationary period lasts a minimum of three months, during which we ask that you attend and shoot with the club a minimum of six times. During this probation you must be accompanied on each visit by one of our Range Officers or by an experienced club member, so you’ll always have direct support and supervision as you develop your skills.

Once your probationary membership has started you can book shooting sessions between Monday and Saturday, 10:00–17:00, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice and take part in club activities such as members evenings. To find upcoming Guest Evenings and other events, check the Events tab on our website — and if you have any questions about accessibility, equipment hire, or what to bring on the night, feel free to get in touch with the club beforehand.

Membership Costs

Membership at Land Warrior Rifle Club costs £27.99 per month, paid by direct debit. This monthly subscription covers your club membership and administration but does not include rifle hire, targets or ammunition — those are charged separately each time you visit. Below is a clear breakdown of the normal per-visit charges so you know what to expect when you come to shoot:

Price list (per visit)

• -Club membership direct debit: £27.99 per month (recurring)
• -Rifle hire: £15.00
• -Target (per visit): £1.00
• -Ammunition: typically £6.99 for a box of 50 .22 LR rounds (price may vary depending on availability and calibre)
• -Probationary coaching fee: £30.00 per visit (applies while you are on probation)

Please note that the monthly membership direct debit is ongoing while you are a member. The rifle hire, target and ammunition fees are charged each time you attend. If you are a probationary member there is a coaching fee of £30 for each supervised visit; this fee covers the time and instruction provided by our Range Officers or designated club coaches. Once you complete the minimum probationary period and any required supervised visits, the coaching fee is no longer charged — you will still pay the standard hire, target and ammunition fees on visits, but you can shoot without the additional coaching charge.

Members of Other Clubs

If you have a membership with another Home Office recognised shooting club you have the benefit of joining our rifle club without the 3 month mandatory probation period, subject to reference's from your current Club Secretary.

LEAF New Members

Those potential members who are current Armed Law Enforcement can join as a new member with the possibility of negating the probation period at the Club Committee's discretion. Members of the armed forces are still required to join as a probationary member.