SSK Nová Paka

SSK Nová Paka is a sports shooting club serving people in and around Nová Paka who want to develop their rifle and pistol skills and take part in shooting competitions. Its club range, known as Sopka, has a long history dating back to the 1950s and has been expanded and modernized over the years. Facilities include ten positions for small-bore rifle shooting at 50 metres, ten for precision pistol shooting at 25 metres, and ten for rapid-fire pistol shooting at 25 metres, with a maximum distance of 75 metres to the backstop.

The club organizes a varied calendar of competitions, including pistol and rifle events, airgun shooting, percussion shooting and the Malá odstřelovačka series. It also welcomes public participation in selected events. For people seeking a firearms licence, SSK Nová Paka runs preparatory courses and practical consultations covering safe weapon handling, equipment familiarization and target shooting. The club also provides its range for the different parts of the qualification examination, including written tests, handling assessments and live-fire tests.