Phoenix Shooters Association

WEDNESDAY 26th November 2025 - Sheepshed EVENING shoot
2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
As always, please park tightly so as to allow the maximum number of cars on-site, while keeping a clear path in and out for the family.
It will help us if you could let us know beforehand that you’ll be coming, (vital,if you need any club equipment) although there will usually be a couple of slots open for those who find that they can come at short notice.

SUNDAY November 23rd, Brimstage shoot
2025-11-23 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
Brimstage – the ‘no-pressure’ PSA shoots !
Please feel free to bring along any air rifle or pistol, as well as softairs, BB guns etc. The inventiveness shown in the multifarious targets has been fascinating – please bring whatever is suitable/safe/fun/legal/not too painful ?
The archery is likewise in the ‘seriousness-avoiding’ mode.
Your friends and family are of course very welcome as your guests, and if you or they need any equipment, please let us know beforehand.

SATURDAY 15th November 2025 Sealand A range shoot - now APPROVED.
2025-11-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
We have now (15/10/25) been given approval for this date.
As usual, please let us know if you’ll be coming, particularly if you need any club equipment so that we can bring it along for you. We also need to know numbers for the booking-in procedures at the range, and it helps us to decide on the number of target lanes we will need.

FRIDAY 7th November 2025 Sealand A Range - Approved
2025-11-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
NB: FRIDAY.
Our bid for this date has been granted subject to the usual caveat about military units having precedence, although this should be unlikely. As usual if you need any equipment or ammunition, please let us know beforehand so that we can bring it along. Nowadays it’s important that we have a fair idea of the numbers attending, as we have to let The MoD know this in advance. It also helps us to work out the number of target lanes, and therefore the number of butts markers per detail.
A BIG “thank you” to all those who volunteer to do butts, RO and lookout duties !

WEDNESDAY 5th November 2025 - Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2025-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom

WEDNESDAY 22nd October 2025 - Sheepshed EVENING shoot
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00

SUNDAY 19th October - Brimstage shoot
2025-10-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
Remember – this is a SUNDAY shoot.
These informal occasions are ideal for you friends and family to come as your guests – and of course they will be made most welcome.
When it comes to targets, you’ll be doubly welcome if you bring your own along as well as those already provided. How about making it a “Harvest Festival” or “Halloween” shoot? Bring along any pumpkins, turnips, swedes, apples – whatever (vegetables!) you don’t want to eat, but might like to shoot.
We will have sufficient equipment for anyone who wants to have a go at archery, but if you need an airgun, please let us know beforehand.

Saturday 11th October, Clay shoot at Cotton Edmunds
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
This will be the last Cotton Edmunds shoot for this year, and so it’s the date we traditionally run the Keith Red-Duff trophy competition.
When it comes to the end of the shoot we will need help organising the equipment needed for the coming shoots at Phil’s place, and securing the remainder.
As always, please remember FIBRE WADS ONLY.

SUNDAY 5th October 2025, Sealand A range shoot - CANCELLED
2025-10-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
WE’RE VERY SORRY – WE’VE HAD TO CANCEL THIS SHOOT
Unfortunately, storm Amy has proved to be longer than forecast, with winds up to 43 MPH and rain on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/8299616
https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcmz4jnnm#?date=2025-10-05
We are naturally very disappointed after the struggle to get this date.

WEDNESDAY 1st October 2025, Sheepshed daytime shoot
2025-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 20th September 2025, Cotton Edmunds Clay Shoot
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
We would like to thank everyone who works so hard at the clay shoots for their help in setting up and putting everything away at the end of each session: Without your help our shooting would be somewhat limited.
The weather forecast is for light rain showers throughout the day so if you’re coming, be prepared to bring wellies.
As usual, it really helps us if you can let us know beforehand that you’ll be coming so that we can get the right amount of kit ready for you- particularly if you need a gun or ammunition. That said, we can usually accomodate one or two members who find that they can attend at short notice.
Remember – FIBRE WADS only !

WEDNESDAY 17th September 2025 - Sheepshed evening shoot
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 13th September 2025 Sealand A range shoot CONFIRMED
2025-09-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
It is now more important then ever to let us know if you’ll be coming to Sealand in advance. While we can accomodate one or two who turn up unanounced, we really do need to know the numbers in advance to arrange lanes, lookouts, butts duties and RCOs etc. and then let the MoD range control before we are allowed on the range.
.Sufficient ‘staff’ and time permitting, we will be running the Service Rifle and other competitions.

Saturday 6th September 2025 - BRIMSTAGE shoot
2025-09-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
(We will be running the Bill Grint Archery trophy competition as well as a speed shoot and junior competitions if time permits.)
The friendly, informal Brimstage shoots are undoubtedly the best events for your family and friends to come to, and they will be made most welcome as your guests..
We have all sorts of air guns as well as the necessary archery equipment and all are welcome – soft-airs, paintballs, BB guns – the lot. Targets? – well, you can bring your own (as many people do) but there will be plenty there anyway. This also applies to archery – compound, recurve, crossbows etc are all welcome.
(In the very unlikely event that anyone is prohibited under S 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act, they musn’t have access to the air guns but the archery is open to them.)

WEDNESDAY 3rd September 2025 - Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2025-09-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Our usual social event and shoot. Need a rilfe or/and ammunition? Let us know beforehand – thanks.

Saturday 30th August 202, Cotton Edmunds clay shoot
2025-08-30 09:30 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
Please let us know if you’ll be coming along, particulalry if you need any club equipment. If we know in advance how many people will be shooting, we can arrange the right number of traps, guns and clays.
We will of course need help with setting up, and more importantly, with clearing away and storing the equipment at the end of the day.

SATURDAY 16th August 2025 - Sealand A range - CONFIRMED
2025-08-16 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
[Please note that we’ll be followed on the range by another club, so we will need to leave promptly and have everything in good order – as always.]
NB: We’ll be running the service rifle and the .22 100 yard competitions.
As usual, please let us know beforehand if you are coming so that we can confirm the numbers to the MoD, and organise the right number of target lanes/duties etc.
(However, there will always be a place or two for those who find at the last moment that they can come.)
If you need club guns, ammunition or equipment, then you must let us know in time so that we can bring them along.

WEDNESDAY 13th August 2025 - Sheepshed EVENING shoot
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom

SATURDAY 9th August 2025, Brimstage shoot
2025-08-09 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
The friendly, informal Brimstage shoots are undoubtedly the best events for your family and friends to come to, and they will be made most welcome as your guests..
We have all sorts of air guns as well as the necessary archery equipment, and all are welcome – soft-airs, paintballs, BB guns – the lot. Targets? – well, you can bring your own (as many people do) but there will be plenty there anyway. This also applies to archery – compound, recurve, crossbows etc are all welcome.
(In the very unlikely event that anyone is prohibited under S 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act, they musn’t have access to the air guns but the archery is open to them.)

Wednesday 6th August 2025 Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot MOVED TO THURSDAY 7th
2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
NB: –THURSDAY
We have a full shooting agenda in August, and we’ve adjusted some of the dates to fit in better. We have moved this one back one day to THURSDAY 7th. Everything else remains the same – our usual morning social gathering with a little shootong thrown in.
The usual things apply; please park carefully so as to allow the maximum number of cars on-site, while allowing free access to the family, and let us know if you’ll be coming along – particularly if you need any rifles, ammunition or other equipment.
See you there ?

SATURDAY 2nd August 2025 - Sealand A range - CONFIRMED
2025-08-02 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
Now [27/6/25] Confirmed by the MoD.
As usual, please let us know if you’ll be coming so that we can arrange the right number of lanes and let the MoD know how many people will be on the range. etc. You can also (If you’re quick enough) book your “favourite” duty. Without your help in running lookouts, doing RCO duty, butts staff etc the shoot couldn’t run – so thank you !
If you need a club gun or ammunition or any equipment, then it’s even more important to let us know so that we can provide it.

SATURDAY 26th July 2025. - Clay shoot at Cotton Edmunds
2025-07-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Cotton Edmunds
Please let us know if you’ll be coming – particularly if you need a shotgun, ammunition or any other club equipment. We always keep one or two places for those members who find they are able to come at short notice, but if we know the numbers we can arrange things accordingly.
We WILL need help with setting up and packing away, so if you are physically able that really helps.
If you haven’t been to one of these shoots before – you’re missing out – the area is singularly beautiful, the costs minimal and the company good fun.
There may well be a de-briefing afterwards…..

WEDNESDAY 23rd July 2025 - Sheepshed EVENING shoot.
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
The usual things apply – please park carefully so as to allow the maximum number of cars on-site while allowing free access to the family, and if possible let us know you’re coming. The last point is essential if you need any club guns, ammunition or equipment.
See you there ?

SATURDAY 19th July 2025 - Sealand A range - CONFIRMED
2025-07-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
This shoot has now [17/6/25] been confirmed by the MoD (bird’s nests permitting….)
As always, please let us know if you’ll be attending, although we’ll always keep one or two places for those who find at short notice that they can come. This is particularly important if you need a club rifle, ammunition of equipment.
We’ll be shooting the NRA’s Donegal Badge competition – weather permitting! Iron Sights, Fullbore rifle, 2 sighters & 10 to count, unsupported other than slings.

SATURDAY 12th July 2025, Brimstage Airgun & Archery shoot
2025-07-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
NB: PLEASE PARK TIGHTLY AGAINST THE HEDGEROW BORDERING THE ROAD.
The Brimstage shoots are ideal events for you to bring your family and friends along as your guests – and of course they’ll be made very welcome.
These are informal events, as we are not bound by MoD or (most) Home Office regulations, and you don’t even need hearing protection !
All air rifles, pistols, soft-airs, CO2 guns, BB guns, paintball guns, longbows, crossbows, recurve bows, compound bows etc welcome (get the picture?)
We will run the second (and final) parts of the speedshoot and simple archery competitions today.

SPECIAL ! Brimstage shoot SATURDAY 5th July 2025
2025-07-05 09:30 - 13:00 | Brimstage, Brimstage, Wirral, United Kingdom
We have been offered this date at Brimstage to replace the Sealand shoot cancelled at short notice – due to bird nesting.
We will be running a simple archery competition over the two weeks – the first stage being on this day.
The Brimstage shoots are an excellent event for friends and family to come along as your guests – and we have all the equipment needed – just ask!
You can of course bring your own targets – they’re always very welcome.
If you could let us know if you’ll be coming that would be very helpful.

SATURDAY 5th July 2025 - Sealand A range - CANCELLED !
2025-07-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
Now CANCELLED ! (01/07/25)
From Landfmarc/MoD – “Unfortunately due to on-going nesting on the firing point the range is Temp Closed. Future bookings should not be an issue. Apologies for any inconvenience.”
I will refain from commenting……..

WEDNESDAY 2nd July 2025, Sheepshed DAYTIME shoot
2025-07-02 11:00 - 13:00 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Our usual daytime social gathering and shoot at the Sheepshed range.
Before we start, we will need to move the benches and equipment back into place following the floor painting by the work party.on Saturday 28th.
If time permits and we get the right paint, we might move the benches again and paint the remainder of the floor at the end of the shoot. – all help appreciated !
The usual things apply – please park carefully so as to allow the maximum number of cars on-site while allowing free access to the family, and if possible let us know you’re coming. The last point is essential if you need any club guns, ammunition or equipment.
See you there ?

SATURDAY 28th June 2025 -Sheepshed WORK PARTY
2025-06-28 09:30 - 12:30 | The Sheepshed Range, Woodbank, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Unfortunately the Sealand shoot has been cancelled, and there are a few maintence matters to attend to at the Sheepshed range if anyone could come and help us?
Painting the range floor, cleaning the clubroom and range, repairing the CCTV system, weeding the path, various other painting bits, backstop maintenance, repairing the range rifle rack – and so it goes…… ! If you can help, please let us know.

Saturday 28th June 2025 Sealand A range shoot - sorry, but we've been CANCELLED
2025-06-28 | Sealand A Range, Rifle Range, Sealand Ranges, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2LL, United Kingdom
NO, I’m not making it up.
An “amber protected bird” is nesting on A range backstop and therefore the MoD have closed the range temporarily until the eggs have hatched.
There are no suitable substitute dates within two months, so with considerable rerget we have to CANCEL this shoot.
B*&&3R !
We will have a work party at the Sheepshed instead – although that’s not really a substitute!
We need to repair the range CCTV system, paint the range floor, service the backstop, repair the rifle racks and many other general cleaning and minor fixing jobs.
