Welcome to Bailey’s Firearms Training

At Bailey’s Firearms Training, we provide a comprehensive, hands-on approach to firearms training designed to enhance your shooting skills across various environments.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, our courses will help you develop the necessary proficiency for both practical applications and specialized shooting scenarios. We focus on preparing you for deer stalking qualifications, long-range shooting, and advanced techniques like night shooting, using only the best equipment and targets for realistic practice.

All targets used in our training are supplied by Tom’s Targets, ensuring that you have access to high-quality, reliable targets for your practice sessions. Additionally, we offer targets available at distances of up to 1300 yards, accommodating long-range shooting if required.

Training Focus Areas:

Basic Rifle Zeroing:

  • Master the process of zeroing your rifle at multiple distances.
  • Learn how to adjust windage and elevation for precise shot placement.
  • Zero your rifle with different ammunition types and platforms for versatile field applications.

Thermal and Night Vision Setup:

  • Introduction to thermal and night vision optics and their use in low-light shooting scenarios.
  • Proper mounting and alignment of thermal and night vision devices on your rifle.
  • Techniques for shooting in darkness, including target identification, range estimation, and maintaining accuracy under challenging conditions.

Night Shooting Training:

  • Specialised training for shooting in low-light and nighttime environments.
  • Develop skills for accurate shot placement using thermal and night vision optics.
  • Learn techniques for engaging targets in complete darkness, including navigating the terrain, maintaining situational awareness, and using night sights effectively.

Basic Ballistics:

  • Understand the fundamentals of internal, external, and terminal ballistics to improve shot precision.
  • Learn how to adjust for environmental factors such as wind, temperature, and humidity that affect bullet trajectory.
  • Practice calculating bullet drop and making adjustments for distance, elevation, and other conditions.

Marksmanship Principles:

  • Master the fundamentals of marksmanship, including grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control.
  • Focus on controlled breathing and body positioning to enhance shooting accuracy.
  • Engage in live-fire drills under various conditions to build consistency and skill.

Deer Stalking Qualifications Preparation and Practice:

  • Learn the key requirements for deer stalking qualifications, including safety, ethical, and legal standards.
  • Develop effective stalking techniques, including camouflage, terrain navigation, and movement.
  • Practice shot placement and field shooting scenarios, emphasizing accuracy and ethical hunting practices.
  • Prepare for long-range shots and shooting in different environmental conditions, ensuring safety and responsibility.

Targets & Equipment:

  • All targets are supplied by Tom’s Targets, ensuring high-quality training scenarios.
  • Targets are available up to 1300 yards, catering to both intermediate and advanced long-range practice.


At Bailey’s Firearms Training, we are committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a more confident, ethical, and precise shooter. Whether you’re looking to improve your deer stalking qualifications, practice night shooting, or master advanced marksmanship techniques, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of your training, offering personalized support and using the latest equipment for a top-tier experience.