Fire with Movement – Civilian Gun Clubs Using MoD Ranges.

Published on:
Jun 06, 2016

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The National Rifle Association Civilian Service Rifle and Practical Rifle disciplines are recognised target shooting sports. Matches consist of rifle shooting practices that are designed to test marksmanship skills in a variety of positions in conditions designed to put mental and physical demands on the ability of the competitor to hit the target. The sport has an excellent safety record and has been shot on many MoD Ranges since the late 1970s.

The MoDs Defence Ranges Safety Committee Working Group have decided to formally prohibit the practice of civilian gun clubs firing practices involving “fire with movement” on MoD ranges. This restriction does not apply to Bisley or other private ranges.

The NRA defines “fire with movement” as: “Any movement away from a firing point with a rifle made ready”.

Under this definition movement between firing points with a rifle made ready (i.e. loaded, with a round in the chamber and safety catch applied) is prohibited. Movement between firing points with a rifle not made ready is permitted. This eliminates the risk of a rifle functioning if dropped.

If you have any queries please contact Iain Robertson (Safety, Legal and Technical Services) at the NRA.