Providing nationally recognised third-party accreditation through LANTRA the ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ (APC) sets the standard in UK airgun training and is invaluable to recreational and professional airgun shooters who wish to demonstrate a level of competence to employers, landowners, clubs and the police. This nationally available and easy to access course consists of two elements, a theory element delivered and assessed online via a series of interactive taught modules and exams and a practical assessment, carried out infield by an ‘Approved Verifier’ in your local area. The theory element of the course covers key subjects that include, airgun legislation in both England & Wales and Scotland, best practice guidance in the safe handling and storage of airguns, an appreciation of the need to control vermin and the spread of disease, appropriate equipment selection – including types of airgun, optics and night vision. Understanding ballistics, marksmanship, trajectory, windage and retained energy. Along with an appreciation of which pests may legally be shot and what it takes to achieve an effective and humane kill. Candidate’s uptake of the syllabus is then assessed via the platform through a series of multiple-choice examinations and final timed, multiple-choice exam. Upon successful completion of the theory element, candidates are then required to undertake the practical shooting & safety assessment, which may be carried out on an individual or group basis. During the practical assessment, candidates must demonstrate to the satisfaction of an ‘Approved Verifier’, their ability to put what they have learnt into practice, handle and use an airgun safely and place a series of well-placed shots on a target. ‘Approved Verifiers’ are located in all areas of the UK.