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January 14, 2025
General News
Applications are now open for the Young Shooters Fund (YSF)
Applications are now open for the Young Shooters Fund (YSF), an initiative that provides financial assistance to young shooters, enabling their participation in shooting disciplines governed by the National Rifle Association (NRA). The fund provides essential resources, including the loan of a rifle, to help young shooters continue their development in the sport. Through this
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January 7, 2025
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Announcement in Relation to Sporting Rifle Ranges
Following the expiry at the end of 2024 of the lease to the British Sporting Rifle Club (âBSRCâ) of the Sporting Rifle Range at Bisley, the National Shooting Centre Limited (âNSCâ) will be taking over the operation of the Sporting Rifle Range. The NSC is the commercial subsidiary of the NRA and operates the other
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January 6, 2025
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Guy van Koetsveld
We are saddened to report the death of AGH (Guy) van Koetsveld on 2 December 2024 after a year’s battle with cancer. Guy learned his shooting at Aldro Preparatory School, near Godalming, and then at Bradfield College and the University of Surrey. His principal Bisley based Club was the London & Middlesex RA, holding the
Continue reading → December 13, 2024
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Final Report on the Prohibition of Lead Ammunition for Outdoor Shooting
UK Reach have today published their final report recommending the prohibition of the use of most lead ammunition used in outdoor shooting  https://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/restrictions/rr-aavi-0821.pdf The report recommends A derogation to allow the use of large and small calibre lead ammunition for target shooting on outdoor rifle ranges; The prohibition of the use of lead shot
Continue reading → December 9, 2024
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Christmas Opening Times 2024
Christmas & New Year Office and Range Opening Hours 2024 NRA Offices  Closed from Tuesday 24th December Open from Thursday 2nd January Ranges Closed from Monday 23rd December Open from Friday 3rd January NCSC & Bisley Shooting Ground Closed from 13:00 Tuesday 24th December Open Friday 27th December – Tuesday 31st December 13:00 Open from
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Robin Baker
We are very sorry to advise of the death on 4th November 2024 of Robin Baker. Robin was a loyal and longstanding member of the NRA, shooting and coaching for a number of teams including on the international front Great Britain, England, the NRA and GB Veterans. On the domestic front he was a member
Continue reading → November 11, 2024
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Secretary General for the National Rifle Association (NRA) â Chief Executive Officer for the National Shooting Centre Limited (NSC)
We are pleased to announce the recruitment for the position of Secretary General for the National Rifle Association (NRA) â Chief Executive Officer for the National Shooting Centre Limited (NSC) For more information on the role apply here.
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November 8, 2024
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Announcement From Andrew Mercer
Recruitment of New NRA Secretary General / NSC Chief Executive After 12 memorable, challenging and rewarding years in post I have decided to retire next year. Dorset and a one year old granddaughter are beckoning. The new NRA Secretary General / NSC Chief Executive will have the privilege of leading our exceptional team of
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