Legislation
October 13, 2023
Legislation
HSE Publish Proposals for Restrictions on Lead Ammunition
The HSE published their proposals on 11 October for restrictions on the use of lead ammunition found here Please note these proposed restrictions DO NOT apply to indoor ranges The key proposals are broadly as we expected being:- A derogation to allow the use of lead bullets for target shooting on outdoor rifle ranges
Continue reading → September 10, 2021
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DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR ANTIQUE FIREARMS LAW CHANGE
From 22 September, owners of certain firearms previously regarded as antique will require a Firearm Certificate to retain possession There are two important relaxations of the normal firearm certificate legislation in respect of former antique firearms. The owner will not need to demonstrate good reason for possession; and A former antique firearm may be held
Continue reading → July 7, 2021
Legislation
Antiques Legislation – Changes to the Obsolete Cartridge List
Regarding the short note on page 7 of the NRA Summer 2021 Journal the following clarification may assist collectors. There are seven items coming off the Obsolete Cartridge List and they are all revolvers. They may be sold by the existing owner until the end of the Transition Period as Sect 58(2) and afterwards via
Continue reading → December 11, 2020
Legislation
Surrender of MARS and Lever Release rifles under OWA 2019
Surrender of MARS and Lever Release rifles under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 NRA Guidance to Owners On 10 December 2020 The Home Office published documents enabling owners to surrender their rifles and ancillary items and claim compensation. The NRA has scrutinised the documents and provides the following advice to members surrendering items in accordance
Continue reading → May 16, 2019
Legislation
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 – New prohibitions
New prohibitions The Offensive Weapons Bill was granted Royal Assent today, 16 May 2019, and is now an Act of Parliament. The Act introduces new prohibitions under the Firearms Act 1968 on certain rapid-firing rifles, including lever release and MARS rifles. Prohibited “rapid firing rifles” are those with a chamber from which empty cartridge cases
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