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September 24, 2020
COVID-19
NRA Affiliated Clubs that operate an indoor range during Covid-19 restrictions
The Government published new national guidance for England on 22nd September that clarifies the rules on gatherings of more than six people. From 24th September organised indoor sport can take place in larger numbers provided that groups of no more than six do not mix. Refer to 3.15 here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Clubs that operate an
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Use of MoD ranges in England during Covid-19 restrictions
The NRA welcomes further guidance published by the Government on 14th September that confirms that organised sporting or licenced physical activity can take place in groups that exceed 6 people. Shooting is included in the list of permitted activities. Refer to section 3.16 below https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do The NRA is in consultation with the MoD to see
Continue reading → September 11, 2020
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Use of Mod ranges by NRA affiliated Clubs during Covid-19 restrictions
The NRA has been advised that MoD has revised the Policy for all non-military, non-essential activity on the Defence Estate with effect 2359 hours on Sunday 13th September 2020. This follows new guidelines announced by the Government on 9th September 2020. The impact of the new MoD Policy is that all NRA Club bookings on
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September 10, 2020
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COVID-19 Target Shooting from 14th September 2020
COVID-19 : Target Shooting from 14th September 2020 Further to their announcement yesterday the Government has confirmed there are no new restrictions on the number of participants for outdoor sports such as target shooting as long as (1) the event is formally organised by a club or organisation; and (2) the relevant governing body has
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Imperial Competitions – COVID Update
The Government has announced new restrictions limiting social gatherings to six people; this does not include outdoor organised sports. The autumn Imperial meetings are in full swing at Bisley, and we have safely delivered competitions to Match Rifle, Gallery Rifle & Pistol and CSR shooters. Today marks the start of the F Class meeting, and
Continue reading → September 8, 2020
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Use of Mod ranges by NRA affiliated Clubs during Covid-19 restrictions
The MoD licences Home Office Approved Clubs that are affiliated to the NRA basis criteria described by the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) in the Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) document suite available here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/872597/DSA_03__JSP_403_Volume__1_Part_2__OCT_19.pdf Club Secretaries should familiarise themselves with Part 3 of the document (Code of Practice) Guidance Note for Ranges, Chapter 2, page
Continue reading → September 3, 2020
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Further advice for affiliated Clubs that operate an indoor range during Covid-19 restrictions
The NRA working in conjunction with affiliated Clubs has developed a generic risk assessment template for indoor target shooting ranges. The document is intended to provide Club Officials with a framework to develop their own range/premises specific risk assessment. The document is not exhaustive; all ranges are different and may require additional controls to reduce
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August 26, 2020
COVID-19
Covid-secure Team Procedure Video
We are pleased to publish the following video that highlights the changes to TR and MR Team competitions that comply with our Covid-secure procedures. Thank you to Charles Dickenson and Adam Blackmore-Heal who helped to create this useful guide. You can view the video below or via this LINK
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