CO2 Pistol Shooting
Precision pistol shooting where accuracy, control, and consistency matter.
Please note: All shooting must be pre-booked. Pistol Shooting Minimum age 14.
Pistol Shooting at the March Hare
Pistol shooting at March Hare Leisure is built around accuracy, control, and technique. While we offer several different pistol disciplines, they all use the same core equipment and fundamentals. What often surprises people is just how different each format feels, despite all relying on the same basic skill: accurately placing shots on a target.
The three pistol shooting disciplines we offer:
- Target Pistol – the standard format, focused on precision and consistency
- Speed Pistol – introducing time pressure while maintaining accuracy
- Walkthrough Pistol – a more immersive format using reactive targets
All pistol shooting uses the same core equipment and principles. Although CO2 pistols are smaller and less powerful than rifles or shotguns, they are often more technically demanding. The lighter weight and shorter barrel mean that grip, trigger control, and handling are critical to achieving good results.
Target Pistol Shooting
Target pistol shooting is the most popular and commonly chosen pistol discipline at March Hare Leisure. It forms the standard format for the majority of pistol sessions, with other disciplines available as alternatives or extensions for groups who want more variety.
Sessions begin with a clear safety briefing, followed by an explanation of the pistols, correct stance, grip, and trigger control. Each shooter is given time to familiarise themselves with the pistol and feel how the trigger behaves before scoring begins.
Once comfortable, each participant shoots one full magazine of 8 shots onto the target. This score is recorded and carried forward to the overall results at the end of the day.
Because every shot counts and there is no opportunity to “make it back” with speed or volume, target pistol shooting often proves decisive. Even when combined with other shooting disciplines, strong pistol scores frequently separate the best performers from the rest of the group.
Speed Pistol Shooting (IPAS)
Our Speed pistol discipline is based on the sport of IPAS (Iron Plate Action Shooting). Scored on the time to hit all targets, this introduces a time pressure element that fundamentally changes how people shoot. While the equipment remains the same, the focus shifts from pure precision to balancing speed and control.
The objective is simple: clear five steel targets using the eight shots in the pistol. This allows for up to three missed shots, but misses quickly add time and pressure. Most people initially complete the course in around 20 seconds..... Or attempt to rush and miss too many targets.
With good technique and composure, times can drop dramatically. Confident shooters regularly reach single-digit times, with some managing runs of under five seconds.
Introducing a time element has a clear effect: shooters often rush, lose their sight picture, and begin to panic. Success in speed pistol comes from staying calm and controlled, maintaining correct sight alignment, and building speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Speed pistol is most commonly added after a target pistol session. This allows participants to build on the gun handling and trigger control learned earlier, while benefiting from more runs and faster shooting cycles. As confidence improves, times fall quickly and the discipline becomes both fast-paced and highly rewarding.
Each participant is given multiple runs, allowing them to refine their technique, and push for their fastest possible time. One clean, fast run is all it takes. Good luck!
Walkthrough Pistol Shooting
Walkthrough pistol shooting is a highly immersive discipline designed to push shooters slightly outside their comfort zone while remaining safe, structured, and fun. Rather than standing square-on to a single target, shooters move through a controlled course, engaging targets from different positions and angles. It is often described as the most intense and memorable pistol experience we offer.
Targets are clearly marked: red hostile targets must be engaged, while white hostage targets must be avoided. Each hostile target hit scores +1 point, while any hostage hit results in -1 point. The challenge comes from maintaining accuracy despite unfamiliar shooting positions and layouts.
The full course consists of 16 targets, including several reactive targets that move when hit to reveal a secondary target. This forces shooters to reset their stance and sight picture as the course unfolds.
The experience concludes with breaching the door to “Grandma’s Cottage”, where shooters are required to accurately engage a series of small steel targets inside. This final section rewards control and consistency under increasing pressure.
Although the walkthrough is not timed, many participants naturally increase their pace as adrenaline builds. Staying composed and shooting cleanly, rather than rushing, is usually what produces the best scores.
How Pistol Shooting Fits Into Your Day
Our Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages all include Target Pistol Shooting as standard. And for good reason, it works brilliantly in any event, and is especially effective as a complementary discipline alongside Clays and/or Rifle Shooting in multi-activity days.
Like our other shooting disciplines, any pistol discipline is easy to slot into any other example or bespoke half-day or full-day event and works well for:
- Corporate and team-building events
- Stag and hen parties
- Social and mixed-ability groups
Take a look at our Multiactivity Days for inspiration, or get in touch to build a bespoke package. We are always happy to advise on, or build, your event schedule including any type of pistol shooting. Just let us know your preferences and we’ll make sure it fits seamlessly.
Group Sizes & Bookings
Pistol shooting is most commonly run as part of our group-based events. The majority of groups we host are between 6–20 people, and our standard packages work exceptionally well at this size.
We also regularly host larger bespoke events for 60+ participants. These require a little more advance planning, but allow for flexible formats, rotations, and competitive structures. If you’re considering a larger or more involved event, we’d be delighted to design a day around your group’s goals.
Standard Shooting Price List
Our standard purely shooting prices are below if you would like further pricing information or example multi-activity events please go to the prices page.
Mixed Activity Shoot
Minimum 6 people. Choose from the following activities:
- Clays (not available Sundays)
- Extra Clays (an additional stand with an extra 10 shots each)
- .22 Rifle
- Target Archery
- Extra Archery (a set of four field archery targets)
- Crossbow
- CO2 Pistol Speed Shoot
- CO2 Target Pistol
- CO2 Pistol Action Shoot
- Practical Shotgun
- Extra Practical Shotgun (an additional course or additional run on the same course 9 extra shots each)
- Axe Throwing
- £50 / head – Any 2 activities
- £75 / head – Any 3 activities
- £90 / head – Any 4 activities
Small Group Exclusive Session
For 2-5 people
Perfect for smaller groups. Stay with the same instructor throughout all chosen activities and avoid mixing with other groups. Choose 3 activities from the list below:
- Clays (not available Sundays)
- Extra Clays (an additional stand with an extra 10 shots each)
- .22 Rifle
- Target Archery
- Extra Archery (a set of four field archery targets)
- Crossbow
- CO2 Pistol Speed Shoot
- CO2 Target Pistol
- CO2 Pistol Action Shoot
- Practical Shotgun
- Extra Practical Shotgun (an additional course or additional run on the same course 9 extra shots each)
- Axe Throwing
- 30 min karting fastest lap (£5 per head supplement)
- £95 / head – Three Shooting Activities
- £100 / head – Two Shooting Activities and Karting Session
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