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THE DIRECTOR OF SHOOTING TRAINING SOLUTIONS

We are fully open and taking bookings for 2024. If you see there are NO courses available please get in touch via the contact page or give me a ring to explain your requirements and aspirations and I will do my best to accommodate you. Please allow plenty of time when thinking of booking a course as we are extremely busy with new and old clients wanting to continue their training both here in the UK and abroad.

Shooting Training Solutions courses are open to anyone, whether you are a keen enthusiast, a beginner, aspiring actor or going on an expedition to the Polar regions. There are many other dangerous environments which require you to be safe and competent whilst in possession of a firearm, or you may be curious and interested in learning how they operate. We will accomodate your requirements and have trained people as far a field as Australia, Cayman Islands, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya and the Netherlands. The training is conducted all indoors in a warm and inviting location under the watchful eye of a very experienced trainer. Shooting Training Solutions will make your experience enjoyable, fun filled and memorable.

Your safety is paramount and we will make sure you feel safe and confident attending a course with STS. We have very strict safety guidelines in place and daily checks are carried out. Thank you again for you're continued support, understanding and patience. Your safety is paramount, keep safe, keep smiling and I hope to meet you soon.

MK “Nobby” Director of Shooting Training Solutions is the sole instructor on the firearms training courses run by Shooting Training Solutions. Mark has some 33 years of military service in UK Special Forces, Royal Marines and 13 years teaching in the commercial sector. His operational service stretches from the Falklands war in 1982, to serving in every major conflict since, including 4 tours of Afghanistan. MK served for 5 years as the chief instructor of the Special Boat Service and 2 years as the senior SBS instructor at 22 SAS.

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Shooting Training Solutions continues to improve training standards.


Shooting Training Solutions are proud to have been awarded ISO 9001:2015 quality standard. We now continue to improve training standards so clients go away feeling confident, safe and competent.

Shooting Training Solutions was the first and only firearms training establishment to have been awarded this most exacting of quality standards and led the way in quality training.

STS commitment to safety and quality has been a constant feature of STS training and we are continuing to implement better standards and quality control for the courses we run.  STS continually monitor and manage quality across our business and identify and implement improvements.

STS commitment to these quality standards is proof to both our private customers and corporate clients that they can have absolute confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the courses that we deliver.

You are a valued client and it is  hoped that you will acknowledge that Shooting Training Solutions continues to represent the best firearms training in the UK today.



As an established training provider Shooting Training Solutions hope it shows to you, our valued customers, we are constantly improving, updating and giving to you the best training we can supply.
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Testimonials

A random selection of our testimonials. For more look at our testimonial page
Phil York | Bespoke Firearms Course | 9th May 2016

Have just spent a day with Mark Knowles on a Bespoke Firearms Course. As an ex army and a firearms user of over 30 years, I recognise that CPD is vitally important. Especially when I have to often use firearms in public places for animal and wildlife control. Having been on numerous shooting courses in the UK I can honestly say that the course I have just attended with Mark is without equal. He imparts his hard earned knowledge and skills in a patient manner. Never have I met someone with the skills and attention to detail that this man has. It was an absolute pleasure to be trained and assessed by, what I consider to be, the best in the business. I undoubtedly will return to him in the future. Without any reservation I commend his knowledge, experience and teaching skills to anyone looking for firearms instruction and training.
Gareth Minor | Bespoke Firearms Course | 11th March 2023

I contacted Mark the day following the formation of my ‘Mission Idea’ in my mind – so it was around end of December/beginning of January. I told him that I planned to drive to the front-lines of the Russo-Ukraine conflict, and rescue injured or trapped people. In response to this, Mark put together a Bespoke Course to deliver training in weapons that I will find during my time in Ukraine. The course, and the overall experience of spending 2 days with the most impressive man in the universe, will stay with me forever. It was an honour to spend that time with you Mark, and I look forward to seeing you later in March 2023. I cannot recommend Mark strongly enough… and I look forward to him being Knighted by King Charles III at His Majesty’s earliest convenience!
Matthew Bainbridge | Maritime Firearms Refresher Course | 10th April 2016

This is now my third year with STS and as always Nobby offers outstanding tuition, practice and testing throughout the course every year I have gone back to STS I have learned something knew. Nobby just doesn't cover weapons familiarization he also covers implications behind the Law understanding and gives you a up to date piracy and terrorism brief on what's happing throughout world. I will be more than happy to recommend this course to anyone. Thank you Mark.
John Mcloughlin | Maritime Firearms Competency Course | 24th April 2014

Great course with excellent coaching. Pitched at the right level, considering all abilities of the delegates. I would recomend this course to anyone thinking of a career in the Maritime Security Industry.
Matthew Spencer | Bespoke Firearms Course | 27th May 2016

I attended a bespoke 2 day course taloilired to my needs, although never handled a weapon before Mark Knowles took me through everything I needed to know in order to handle and fire the weapon safely including workings of weapons. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative, Mark is a very patient instructor with a wealth of knowledge. I'd highly recommend Mark Knowles to anyone wishing to gain knowledge or anyone wishing to progress further with their training.
Simon Widdowson | Maritime Firearms Refresher Course | 14th April 2015

Very informative, high standard of training given through a package specifically designed for maritime security contractors. I highly recomended course that is widely recognised the industry as one of the top courses with regards to firearms competency.
Marc Stiff | Bespoke Firearms Course | 26th November 2022

Mark is a true professional and gave us a fascinating glimpse into his long career in the army and special forces. We had a bespoke day for our group as we had little to no experience with firing guns. We had the chance to fire 5 different semi-automatic weapons! Highly recommend Mark and one of his courses, great day!
James Mazzoni-Dalton | Maritime Firearms Refresher Course | 30th May 2015

A very good course with a first rate instructor Nobby Clark. fantastic to see the inclusion of a .22 version of the FNFAL, more relevant as many of the security companies use this weapon system. From the 3 maritime firearms courses I have completed, STS hits more areas and training objectives and I consider this course the gold standard and will be attending the refresher next year.
Claudio Gramizzi | Bespoke Firearms Course | 4th April 2022

Very instructive and enriching experience, as usual. Grateful to the team of trainers for sharing their experience, their knowledge and - it has to be said - their patience.
JP Lagesse | Bespoke Firearms Course | 4th February 2016

Very intense and high level of training from Mark who took us from complete novices with little firearms experience to a level able to perform to basic competency level on the range. The weekend was broken up with plenty of anecdotes and presentations about special forces, real life situations and weapons generally which we really loved. Mark has been there seen it and done it all his whole career. Mark's standards are nothing short of excellence and he expects this level from his clients / trainees too. That was hard to live up to sometimes due to the intensity of the drill training which you have to master in order to pass. The faster you learn the further he will take you. Would love to do some more training with Mark in the future. There can be no one better. Thanks again.

Our Firearms and Shooting Training Courses



This course is open to anyone. If you are looking for firearms training in anti poaching, acting, film set extras, expeditions or just interested in being trained on firearms, I will design a course for you 

Your dedicated instructor will create a package to suit your individual objectives either as part of a small group (no more than 4 people) or on a one to one training basis with exclusive range use.

You will learn from scratch all about the safety side of handling these weapons, understand how they work and function before getting in depth training on the drills and skills you need to operate them correctly and safely.

It will be challaging, fun, exhilarating and rewarding and you will go away feeling you want more.

If this is what you are after, drop me an e-mail or give me a call and I will be happy to take up the challenge.

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Are you looking for an insight into the Special Forces and want to experience handling and firing weapon systems used in a safe and welcoming atmosphere?

This is the experience for you then. Based in the UK, this one day Special Forces Experience is designed for individuals or up to 4 participants. You will taught the safety aspects and marksmanship principles before getting your hands on AK74's, M16's and various other weapons. You will be taught how to safely handle them, strip and assemble and carry out the correct drills when operating them, before live firing later in the day.   

The day will be hosted and run by MK (Nobby) Director of Shooting Training Solutions who will give you an insight to his 33 years career in the Special Forces and be your instructor throughout.

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For those of you who are unaware of the UK Firearms regulations you cannot fire 9mm pistols in the UK. STS offer two packages where you can learn all about Pistol handling and become proficient and safe with the weapons.

 

The first is a one-day course based in the UK and is designed to develop the skills of those who wish to learn how to use a pistol as a primary firearm. We cover all the safety aspects, workings of the weapon, function tests and correct grip and hold before shooting on a range with high powered BB Glock 17 and SIG 226 pistols . This will give you a good insight to all pistol techniques and a platform to build on. 

 

The second course we offer is a full-bore 9mm pistol shooting course in Europe. I will arrange to take you either individually or as a group to Europe on an all-inclusive trip. The participants will have sole occupancy of a range to undertake this course with an array of pistols and myself instructing you for the whole duration.

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This Ultimate Special Forces European Experience package is unique and has an all-inclusive price, your every need will be catered for.

It is open to anyone regardless to firearms experience. Your host and instructor is a a former Special Boat Service Operative MK (Nobby) Director of Shooting Training Solutions who will arrange everything and accompany you for the whole experience in Europe.

It is open to individuals who would like a one to one experience or a group of up to 4 participants. Your 2-day live firing (4 days in total option will consist of learning how to safely use AK74's, M4's, Scorpian machine guns, H&K MP5's and pistols.  

If this is what you are looking for and you want to learn in a safe and welcoming environment give me a ring and I will arrange everything for you.

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Most expeditions to Polar regions ( which Svalbard have approved our course ) and to countries around the world where you would want to be armed for your own protection require you to demonstrate you are safe and competent before issuing a firearms for that trip. The Police in various counties ask for a certificate of competency with firearms before issuing you a license or renewing one.

STS Firearms Competency Course and certificate are recognised by a number of organisations and Police forces in the UK.  

The aim of this course is to introduce new clients to firearms and to refresh those who may be returning to the sport to ensure a level of competence. This course aims to take clients through the relevant safe handling and safe shooting requirements to meet the standards relating to public safety and the Police.

The course combines a training room based input with practical experience on the range with various weapon systems.

Over the years we have worked with a large number of individuals who are going on expeditions, renewing or trying to obtain a firearms license and all of them have returned home after the course better informed, safer and more knowledgeable about all aspects of firearms handling. 

 

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Have you ever been intrigued or interested to know how the Special Forces here in the UK operate and how firearms feel when you fire a full calibre round at a target? Well this one-day experience might be the day out for you. Your Instructor will talk you through his 33 years of sevice to Queen and Country from the Falklands war to four tours of Afghanistan. You will fire various weapons to name a few, M4, MP5, Ruger, Tikka T3, Lee Enfield 303 and The American Sniper weapon the 300 Win mag.
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MK “Nobby” Director of Shooting Training Solutions is the sole instructor on the Firearms training courses run by Shooting Training Solutions. Mark has some 33 years of Military service in UK Special Forces and the Royal Marines.

His operational service stretches from the Falklands war in 1982, to serving in every major conflict since, including 4 tours of Afghanistan. MK served for 5 years as the chief instructor of the Special Boat Service and 2 years as the senior SBS instructor at 22 SAS.

He will host and take you through your personally designed, unique Corporate Firearms Package.

 

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This course has grown in popularity since its introduction by STS for potential Police firearms officers to attend before they undertake their Police firearms course. 

Here at STS we are proud of our very high pass rate from clients who have attended our course and continued on to aspire to be police firearms officers.

Each course will be designed specifically for you as different Police forces use different firearms. It will give you the confidence and reassurance that you will be able to handle the firearms safely and correctly, allowing you to concentrate on the other aspects of the course you have to assimilate.

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STS was the first company to design and implement a MFCC here in the UK. STS has taken some 2,500+ individuals through the course which is known for its high standards.

This one day course is specifically designed for the maritime security industry in accordance with ISO/PAS 28007, SCEG industry best practice guidelines. Clients are instructed by an ex UK Special Forces instructor with a vast array of experience in the security industry.

If you are undecided which company to chose for your training, look at the reviews on our web site and see what people say about our courses.

With an ultra competitive price, maximum time on the weapons, no more than 4 participants on each course and lunch and refreshments included look no further.

 

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All live firing training is conducted in .22 Rimfire Semi-Automatic Rifles or simulated Pistols due to UK legislation.