The Club opened its
first range, near the Village Hall, in 1909, so
recording a long association with the Chobham
community. It moved to its current location in 1927
with the help of local craftsmen who volunteered
their labour to construct the present clubhouse and
range. Whilst the origins of the Club are firmly
established in small-bore (.22") rifle shooting and
have historical links with the 'Home Guard' - today
members can also enjoy a variety of other shooting
disciplines as well including .177" air rifle &
air pistol and sporting rifle disciplines at the
facilities in Chobham.
The Bisley shooting
complex near Brookwood, Surrey is only a short
distance away housing the
National Shooting Centre with the country's largest
complex of civilian shooting ranges. A set of
international ranges was built to hold the shooting
disciplines for the Commonwealth Games in 2002. It is
also the home of the National Rifle
Association, National Small-bore Rifle
Association and Clay Pigeon Association. Chobham
Rifle Club members have opportunities to shoot
full-bore and shotgun disciplines on the Bisley
ranges.
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