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 are extracted using (i) energy from propellant gas, or (ii) energy imparted to a spring or other energy storage device by propellant gas,
other than a rifle which is chambered for .22 rim-fire cartridges.
The prohibitions come into force with effect from today, 16 May 2019, to the extent that they prohibit the manufacture, sale, transfer or acquisition of such weapons. The prohibition on possession will come into force at a later date, following the completion of the surrender and compensation arrangements.
Compensation and surrender arrangements
Sections 56 to 59 of the 2019 Act set out the surrender and compensation arrangements which must be followed before the prohibition on the possession of the above weapons can come into force. The arrangements are subject to secondary legislation before they can come into force. The Home Office will publish details on the arrangements for applying for compensation in due course, to include who can apply for compensation, how they can apply, timescales for applications, what information owners need to supply to evidence ownership, and surrender arrangements.
Further information / clarification may follow once we have studied the full text of the Act when it has been published.
Andrew Mercer
Group Chief Executive & Secretary General
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Results
CSR Imperial Results
Provisional CSR Imperial Results are now available to view and download.
Click here to view results from all completed matches
Click here to download a PDF of all completed matches
If you have any queries or challenges please email mark.haigh@nra.org.uk soonest.
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General News
External Booking Conference
On Thursday 26th October we held the External Booking Conference at Bisley. The invite for this conference was sent out to the top 100 clubs who have made the most bookings over the last two years.
The primary purpose of this was to discuss main competitions for next year and resolve any clashes. Following on from this we then discussed other updates and procedures on the ranges. Please see the attached for the presentation.
As well as the attached, I will also be posting on the website later today additional long range dates, as well as the 2018 range hire prices.
Please remember that any booking requests that have already been emailed to me are still required to be submitted through our online booking system.
I shall begin confirming bookings as of next week.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Kind regards
Jodie Gray-Piazza
Strategic Planning Analyst
T:+44 (0)1483797777 Ext 199
Download External Booking Conference Notes
Download 2018 Competitions Calendar
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Gallery Rifle & Pistol Imperial
Gallery Rifle & Pistol Imperial Meeting 2019
Wednesday 17th – Sunday 21st July
The meeting is open to all shooters and offers competition in Gallery Rifle Centrefire (GRCF), Gallery Rifle Small-Bore (GRSB), Long Barrel Revolver and Pistol (LBR/LBP) and Muzzle Loading Revolver/Pistol (MLP/MLR)
Unlimited medal matches: Enter these competitions as many times as you like Wednesday to Sunday, your best score will count for medal qualifications (which can be purchased at cost after the Meeting). Competition cards are available in advance when purchasing a Grand Aggregate package, or on range during the Meeting. NRA Gold Medals are awarded to the competitor who submits the best two cards in each event (except Muzzle Loading and 50m which require one card).
Squadded trophy matches: Each match takes place at a specific time over the weekend.
Team matches: Teams comprise of 4 shooters. Entry fees include entry to each required Unlimited match plus £3 for the aggregate.
The format of the Imperial is slightly different to many GR meetings people may attend so we advise downloading the entry form and GR&P Handbook
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Competitions
New E-League Season has launched
E-League 2023/24 has launched
Our E-League is a modernised postal league offering shooters from across the UK the opportunity to engage in competitive shooting. The competitions that make up the League are designed to complement to Club/ practice sessions, and will aid in working towards entering club or NRA competitions in the future
- Competitions: The Courses of Fire & Scorecards are be published ready for you to download for FREE
- Shoot: Arrange a time to shoot the Competitions at your own Club at any point in the three month window – you will need a witness to sign the scorecard
- Submit: If you want to feature on our online leaderboard simply log into the online booking system and submit you entry (£1 per Competition) along with a picture of your scorecard(s) by emailing competitions@nra.org.uk
Please follow the links below to the Autumn (Round 1) event pages:
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General News
TARGET RIFLE SHOOTING COACH VACANCY
TARGET RIFLE SHOOTING COACH
(Required from September 2023)
Dauntsey’s School, West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HE – HMC Co-educational Independent Boarding & Day School for Boys and Girls aged 11-18
We are currently looking for a passionate, inspiring, and qualified Target Rifle Shooting Coach to develop our Target Rifle shooting Teams from September 2023.
To coach and promote Target Rifle Shooting at Dauntsey’s. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and running the range and firing points for a range of pupils from 1st – 5th Form.
Dauntsey’s is constantly seeking to provide the opportunity for every pupil to reach their maximum potential and it will therefore be a requirement to work with pupils of differing standards, ensuring that each is inspired to work and achieve at their respective best.
For the benefit of the future of Dauntsey’s Target Rifle Shooting Team, you will work within the team to provide the best outcomes for all pupils and act as a positive ambassador for the school.
This is a part time role and hours are negotiable and will be discussed with the successful candidate. – Term Time only.
Further details and an application form may be downloaded from the website https://www.dauntseys.org/work-with-us/vacancies.
Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.
This post will engage in regulated activity. Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service
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