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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
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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
Continue reading → June 11, 2018
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OTF Swindle – have you entered?
If you are entering the Queen’s 1 (TR) or Albert (MR) in this year’s Imperial, then team “swindle” competitions may see you winning your share of a £1,200 pot in the Queen’s 1 or a £360 pot in the Albert. Teams are randomly selected among the entrants and prizes are on offer for both teams
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