Founded in 1937, Warrington & District Rifle & Pistol Club is a distinguished Community Amateur Sports Club.
Membership applications are currently closed, and we are unable to consider speculative enquiries.
About our club
Our club is a members-only organisation, welcoming individuals from across the community who wish to join and take part in a range of target shooting disciplines suitable for a wide variety of ages and abilities. Our club is supported by dozens of volunteers who give up hundreds of hours of their spare time each month in the name of sport and the community. WDRPC offers it's members indoor and full bore outdoor shooting on MoD ranges several times a month for those who want to shoot larger calibre rifles.
What our club offers
Training
We pride ourselves on a well-developed training system for members. We have different types of training & courses on offer.
Competition
We have a healthy competition section within our club, with many members participating in local and national championships.
Disciplines
We cater for various disciplines, including small-bore, full-bore, muzzle-loading firearms, as well as airgun and BB shooting.
Outdoor Shooting
We offer our members the opportunity to shoot outside from 100 to 600 yards using Altcar rifle ranges.
Courses
Learn new marksmanship techniques, range officer training, or join the reloading course. We have something to suit everyone.
Upcoming outdoor shooting dates
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Altcar 300 yards
1st March 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed.
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Altcar 500/600 yards
15th March 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed.
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Altcar 200 yards
5th April 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed.
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Altcar 100 yards
19th April 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed. -
Altcar 500/600 yards
3rd May 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed. -
Altcar 500/600 yards
7th June 2026
Details will be emailed to members once confirmed.
WDRPC Noticeboard
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2026 Summer Competition
The competitions secretary is in the process of collecting entries for the club organised postal competitions for the Summer 2026 season.
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Range officer training
Please email training@wdrpc.co.uk to enquire about our Range Officer training course.
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Membership Renewal
Membership renewal for 2025/26 membership year is open 1st March - 30th April 2026 in person at the club.
Club opening times
Monday
19:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 16:00 & 19:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
19:00 - 22:00
Thursday
12:00 - 22:00
Friday
19:00 - 22:00
Last entry
Last entry is 20:30 during evening sessions
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00