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Qualified Firearms Training

Alastair Blant has over 30 years of experience of shooting safely and effectively. A Level 5 qualified teacher and assessor and a City & Guilds trainer for the last 15 years, he will quickly add confidence and safety awareness to you or your wildlife control team, regardless of your, or their, experience.

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Firearms Training Delivered by an Industry Professional

Over Thirty Years Experience

Alastair has been shooting, stalking and generally living a life outdoors with firearms since he was old enough to carry an air rifle on the family farm. He has run RFD businesses, taught newcomers to the sport how to shoot as well as tutored more experienced shots. A lively and knowledgeable presenter, you and your staff will always learn something new when attending a training session with him!

He holds both a Level 3 and Level 5 (Degree level) NVQ in Teaching and Assessing.

Alastair is a qualified Range Conducting Officer and is trained with (and promotes!) Celox trauma products. “Better to have and not need, than need and not have.”

Working with Key Clients, across the UK

New clients are coming on board all the time, but established training customers include the Animal and Plant Health Agency, London Southend Airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Marshall of Cambridge, MoD RNAS Culdrose and Bristol Airport.

“We have used UKFT Ltd a number of years for firearms training for our bird control unit, as they provide a well presented and professional approach to all our firearm training requirements. With a good mix of theory and practical training, our staff enjoy the courses and find them very informative.”

— Cornwall Airport Newquay

Custom Designed for your Team?

Alastair offers a standard format general firearms and shotgun competency, handling and safety awareness course when Police Forces require it, but let him design and present one for your unique team. Humane despatch, drone control, Very pistol use and maintenance – just ask the question.

Why Use Us?

Wildlife control operative practising a supported rifle position over an airport fire vehicle bonnet

Focus – Firearm Safety

With a recent Government-body (HMICFRS) recommendation in favour of compulsory firearms and shotgun training, basic firearms safety has never had more relevance, especially for operatives and individuals with limited firearm handling experience. Your insurance company may also want to see evidence of regular refresher training.

Industry Relevant Training

With over 30 years’ relevant, practical experience in wildlife management and 15 years as a qualified shooting instructor and trainer, Alastair will guide your operatives through the reality of using firearms as part of their ‘toolbox’ of wildlife control equipment, and advise when alternatives should be used.

In 2025, Alastair graduated with his Level 5 qualification in Teaching and Assessing.

For a reminder of why we offer this training, read about the wildlife incident at Heathrow.

All the Theory, with Hands-On Practice

Being in the classroom is one thing, but all courses have a fundamentally practical element. Practical sessions revolve around the kit used by your operatives, whether this be shotguns, air weapons, FAC firearms, Very flare pistols, lasers or audio equipment. Safety is paramount, as is confidence in use and choosing the right tool for the job.

Want to Book?

Drop us a line in the first instance to ask for a quotation for your site and the number of operatives requiring training. Training dates can be arranged to suit you or your team, subject to availability.

Email Alastair at alastair@airsidefirearmstraining.co.uk, call 07833 416498, or simply use the contact form below.

Courses

Trainees in hi-vis practising prone rifle shooting on a grass firing range

Airside Firearms Safety Training

For those with limited experience, or requiring additional confidence and skill, Alastair offers customised training delivery for your airside wildlife control operatives.

Courses cover: