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August 6, 2018
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Imperial Issued Ammunition
With a busy meeting behind us we have taken note of concerns about the performance of the issued ammunition in TR competitions. Whilst every meeting yields queries, criticism, comment and occasional praise on this matter I have decided to instigate a careful review of the performance of the issued ammunition. I am mindful of the
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August 2, 2018
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Exciting Job Opportunity with World-Class Rifle Manufacturer
World-renowned rifle manufacturer, Accuracy International is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Development Engineer to work within their established and highly-skilled engineering team based in Portsmouth. This exciting role focuses on the coordination of prototype manufacture and assembly alongside the creation of detailed test procedures, conducting and/or monitoring product testing in indoor and outdoor environments
Continue reading → July 18, 2018
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Winans (A) Solid Slug Ban
We have had to temporarily ban the use of Solid Slug on Winans A range. For more informaiton please contact the NRA Range Office on 01483 797777 ext 152 or by email at range.office@nra.org.uk.
Continue reading → June 29, 2018
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Owners of MARS / Lever Release Rifles
The government intends to ban MARS / Lever release rifles through new legislation in the Offensive Weapons Bill. We have argued that these rifles are particularly suited to those shooters with physical limitation; this has been discounted by the Home Office on the basis that no evidence has been provided to support our assertion. If
Continue reading → June 26, 2018
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Offensive Weapons Bill Second Reading 27/6/18
22nd June 2018 “Offensive Weapons Bill” – Second Reading Wednesday 27th June 2018 We the target shooting community are being unfairly treated by prohibitions proposed in the above Bill. I have emailed MPs asking them to challenge the Bill; my letter can be found [Here] Time is short and it is essential that shooters
Continue reading → June 22, 2018
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Entries open for the British Commonwealth Rifle Club Open Championships
These will be held on the 7th / 8th July at Bisley. Entries close on Friday 29th June 2018. Enter via the following link – Shooting Competitions Any queries to David Rose, Hon Sec (bcrcmemsec@gmail.com)
Continue reading → June 20, 2018
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Offensive Weapons Bill
We have just received notice that the first reading of the Offensive Weapons Bill took place today; this is a formal procedure so no debate took place. The date for the Second Reading has not yet been announced The Bill seeks to extend the prohibitions on possession of firearms to; “any rifle from which a
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June 16, 2018
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Inter Counties 2018 – Lt Col H Jones VC Memorial Match – RESULTS
Congratulations to Surrey in retaining the Lt Col H Jones VC Memorial Trophy for 2018! Surrey’s score of 1183.149v was eight points higher than Hertfordshire who for the second year running take the silver medal position with a score of 1175.117v, with Norfolk third just 3 points behind with 1172.139v. 9 points separate the next
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