NRA Affiliated Clubs that operate an indoor range in England during Covid-19 restrictions

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Mar 04, 2021

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The Government published new national guidance for England on 24^th February for indoor sports and leisure facilities. Indoor shooting ranges may reopen not earlier than 12^th April 2021 as part of Step 2 of the gradual relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.  Details are available here

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reopening-businesses-and-venues-in-england/reopening-businesses-and-venues?fbclid=IwAR3DFdK_20a36h–7XVFgrf7eSzgoc7DvBWOm-VE9cmdNxkwqjrDJmJtNBo

Range premises should only be visited alone or with household groups, the Club/range operator should follow the Government social contact rules.  Club officials should be able to demonstrate robust strategies to manage the risk of transmission of Covid-19 and ensure that social distancing rules are followed.  Club officials are encouraged to review and update the Covid-19 risk assessment for the indoor range and supporting range operating procedures.  An example of a generic risk assessment template for an indoor range is attached. Clubs may wish to adapt the template to suit the specifics of the range and shooting activity.

Generic Covid-19 RA for indoor range March 2021

Club officials responsible for indoor ranges may wish to review the CIBSE advice for building owners/managers when reopening buildings following a period of inactivity. The ventilation guidance updated in October 2020 is available here

https://www.cibse.org/coronavirus-covid-19/emerging-from-lockdown#1

Club officials are encouraged to regularly check the Government Covid-19 advice available here

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus   to ensure compliance.

Please contact me directly for further clarification.

Nic Couldrey

Regional Ranges Manager

4th March 2021