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October 7, 2019
General News
GB Team to Canada 2021 – Invitation for Applicants
I am honoured to have been selected by the Council of the NRA to be Captain of the Great Britain Target Rifle Team to the USA and Canada in 2021. I am delighted to be joined by Gary Alexander (G.B. and Ireland) as my Vice Captain and David Rose (G.B. and England) as Adjutant. We
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September 30, 2019
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NRA Website – Update
Please note the NRA website now includes a landing page to guide visitors to the charitable activities of the NRA (promoting and developing marksmanship); and the activities at the National Shooting Centre (operating the Bisley range complex). Hover your mouse over either website logo on nra.org.uk and select the green button to load the relevant
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September 20, 2019
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GGG 2019 7.62 155gr Match Ammunition
Members may be aware of recent problems with damaged or dislodged extractors experienced in certain TR rifles whilst firing GGG 2019 7.62 155gr Match ammunition. The summary report of the subsequent investigation can be found Summary Asset ; further details can be found Detailed Asset Andrew Mercer Group Chief Executive & Secretary General
Continue reading → September 19, 2019
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Temporary Restriction – MoD Ranges in Wales and West Midlands
Clubs licenced to use MoD ranges in Wales and the West Midlands should be aware that a temporary restriction on all firearms that exceed 7.62mm calibre is now in place. The restriction includes muzzle loading firearms and High Muzzle Energy firearms. A review of ME and MV limits for all ranges is under way. Please
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September 19, 2019
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Imperial Awards are ready for collection
Imperial Awards including medals, bars, tankards and prize money, are now ready for collection from NRA Reception 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. To arrange weekend collection via the Range Office please call NRA Reception during weekday hours on 01483 797777 ext 125 Congratulations to all prize recipients!
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Bisley Ranges Planned Power Cut
Please be advised that whilst the NRA office and Ranges will be open as usual there is a planned power cut by UK Power Networks on Tuesday 17th September.
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Short Range Heavy Bullet Day
The National Rifle Association will be hosting large calibre sporting rifle day, affectionately known as “Short Range Heavy Bullet Day”, at Bisley on Friday 27 September 2019. A Short Range Heavy Bullet (“SRHB”) firearm is one that has the following characteristics: maximum muzzle energy of 14,000J (10,325ft/lbs); maximum velocity of 800m/s (2,625ft/s); and minimum
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Imperial Competitors Raise Funds for Charities
The NRA maintains proud links with the military and over the course of the Imperial Meeting, competitors raised funds for two notable Charities with military connections – which we are pleased to promote in line with our 1860 charter. Help for Heroes: Donations made by CSR competitors raised £235, which will go towards ensuring
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