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STS Performance Programme for 2023-24: Applications Now Open!
We are now taking applications for the STS Performance Programme for 2023-24! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August. Get your application in!
Joan Watt
Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation
The Home Office published on 29 June a consultation which will run for 8 weeks and covers a number of recommendations it has received on suggested changes to firearms licensing. The consultation seeks views on recommendations made to the UK Government and closes on Wednesday 23 August. Find out more and see the link for viewing the consultation…
Permitted Development Rights Review - Phase 3 Consultation
Scottish Athletes Feature in British Shooting Selection Announcements
STS Confirm Performance Coaching Appointments
STS continually strives to improve the coaching support delivered by the programme to athletes. As such, despite the success of the STS Performance Programme over the past four years, STS has been through a process of advertising and recruiting coaches for the Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun disciplines within the Performance Programme, with a view to continue developing world class athletes and performances. Read on to find out more.
New Zealand Match
Seonaid McIntosh Wins Silver Medal and Quota Place
Following her history making Gold in Egypt last month, Seonaid travelled to Tallinn, Estonia to compete at the European Shooting Confederation’s European Championships. Read the article to find out how she got on.
Seonaid McIntosh Becomes First British Shooter to Win Air Rifle World Cup Gold
2023 STS Medal Competition - Stage 1 Results
Death of Janet Bailey
British Shooting Awards 2022
STS Memberships for 2023 to go live next week!
2022-23 Pistol Winter Postal - Entries close Friday 4 November
Results from the North Island New Zealand Match
I am delighted to report that the annual short-range prone match against the North Island, New Zealand, has been restarted, and for the first time Scotland shot entirely on electronic targets. The junior team shot at St Andrews on Saturday 8th October, and the senior team at Denwood in Aberdeen on Sunday 9th October. Read on to find out how both teams got on…
STS Rifle Junior Development Squad Is Looking For New Members
Applications are invited for the Smallbore AMG Junior (Under 21) Development Squad. Applications will be accepted from Prone or Air Rifle shooters. Training will be 50% on Prone and 50% on Air Rifle. For Air Rifle, equipment will be supplied. The Application Form can be found in this article and should be returned by the 21 October.
Shooting Confirmed for Victoria 2026
On Wednesday 5th October the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed the additional sports to be added to the programme of Victora 2026 on the back of completing the Phase 2 process. STS welcomes the news that shooting has been added to the programme and is looking forward to sending a Scottish shooting team to compete for medals and the sport getting improved coverage
