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September 19, 2016
General News
Approved Clubs – New Home Office Guidance
The Home Office has just published new guidance for Approved Rifle and Pistol Clubs; key changes include:- Guest Members We are pleased that the NRA’s amendments have been accepted; the definition of “guest member” has been extended to include any member of another Approved Club; and visitors with a FAC or Visitor’s permit. This is
Continue reading → July 19, 2016
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DIO range at Beckingham now available for use by NRA clubs
I am pleased to report that the DIO range at Beckingham in Lincolnshire is now available for use by NRA affiliated clubs. This follows the completion of work to repair damage caused by heavy rain. Nicholas Couldrey Regional Ranges Manager
Continue reading → July 14, 2016
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Banning of Lead in Ammunition
We are very pleased to report the recommendation from the Lead Ammunition, Wildlife and Human Health Group to ban lead in ammunition has been rejected by the Secretary of State. This is good news for the shooting community and a direct result of many shooting organisations working productively together. To see the letter from the
Continue reading → July 11, 2016
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Rule 150 Enquiry
The NRA has concluded three investigations related to long standing concerns regarding Rule 150, in particular adherence to bore and chamber dimension regulations, associated matters relating to the relationship with the British Proof Authority, and the administration of rule changes. Three independent projects were commissioned by the Trustees at the behest of General Council, namely:
Continue reading → June 6, 2016
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Fire with Movement – Civilian Gun Clubs Using MoD Ranges.
The National Rifle Association Civilian Service Rifle and Practical Rifle disciplines are recognised target shooting sports. Matches consist of rifle shooting practices that are designed to test marksmanship skills in a variety of positions in conditions designed to put mental and physical demands on the ability of the competitor to hit the target. The sport
Continue reading → December 11, 2014
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Range Attire
Reviewing the many excellent images of shooting at Bisley has prompted some thoughts about how we are presenting our sport to the wider world. Winter months and unkind weather demand warm and weather proof clothing and occasionally the appearance of some of our shooters could mislead the uninformed public that we are engaged in quasi-military
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