I am delighted to announce that Bisley Camp re-opens on Thursday 3rd December, including the ranges, armoury, training, Bisley Shooting Ground, National Clay Shooting Centre and Pavilion accommodation.
The safety of our shooters and staff is our priority, so please check your local COVID Tier status before travelling to Bisley and ensure you comply with your local regulations (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know or those published by the devolved governments).
Bisley Camp COVID secure updates can be found https://nra.org.uk/news/covid-19/
Our staff are keen and ready to receive your telephone calls and emails; we look forward to welcoming you back to Bisley early next month.
Andrew Mercer
NRA Secretary General
NSC Chief Executive
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Clubs in England are reminded that the guidance for events held in an outdoor space allows for a gathering of up to 30 people. For the avoidance of doubt a Club may have up to 30 members on a MoD range provided that a Covid-19 risk assessment is in place and the booking complies with the NRA Policy published on July 15th available here
The Guidance for England is available here
Section 5 contains the follow statement that applies to Gatherings
Nic Couldrey
Regional Ranges Manager
Continue reading →Yesterday some users of the National Shooting Centre website www.nationalshootingcentre.co.uk experienced some unusual activity.
Our website contractor has identified attempts by some third party to re-direct users to an alternative URL. The problem was with website hosting and has been corrected.
Further investigations are underway and the website is being carefully monitored. The contractor has confirmed to me there has been no breach in data security.
I am grateful for those customers who alerted us to this problem, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Andrew Mercer
NSC Chief Executive
Continue reading →It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing of John Hastie of New Zealand, Life Member of the NRA of New Zealand. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends.
We would like to share the tribute to him: https://www.nranz.com/news-and-events/news/rip-john-hastie/
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It is encouraging to see over 740 entries to the Target Rifle Meeting, which together with the Gallery Rifle, McQueen, Sporting and F Class, means we will be welcoming around 1,500 people to Bisley over the next few days.
The Imperial COVID-secure procedures have been published here https://nra.org.uk/152nd-imperial-meeting-covid-procedures-mr-f-class-tr/, and while most Government restrictions will be lifted from 19th July, we have decided these Imperial COVID-secure procedures will remain in place throughout the Meeting.
Throughout the pandemic Bisley shooters have displayed admirable consideration and respect for the welfare of their colleagues, NRA staff and the wider Bisley community. It is essential that we do not let our guard down now; whilst many of us are double jabbed, and despite the low risk of infection when shooting on our ranges, the virus has not gone away and case numbers are rising rapidly.
Please respect the COVID-secure procedures and instructions applicable in NRA receptions and other facilities, clubhouses, accommodation, gun rooms etc. We all share in the responsibility of ensuring our interactions and social gatherings do not provide opportunities for the spread of the virus.
Some of us may choose to take a lateral flow test every 3-4 days; these are free, highly accurate, and identify the large proportion of people who display no symptoms of the virus. Free test packs are available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/get-tested-for-coronavirus/
We are excited to be welcoming so many shooters to the 152nd Imperial Meeting; let us all play our part in ensuring it is memorable for all the right reasons.
Andrew Mercer
Secretary General
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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 an RFD if kept as Sect 7(1) on FAC
The correct list is:-
We are currently in the six month Transition period, ending 21st September, during which these items, previously Antiques held as Sect 58(2), move to Sect 5, prohibited status. However they may be retained if on a Firearm Certificate either as Sect 1 or as Sect 7(1). Most will qualify for Sect 7(1) being pre 1919. They may be sold by the existing owner as 58(2) until 21st September and if retained as Sect 7(1) they may continue to be sold through a Sect 5 RFD. Your application to add them to your existing FAC, or apply for an FAC, must be made prior to the 21st September. We suggest that you do not wait until the last moment. If you have any doubt or question we suggest that you consult us, your Sect 5 RFD, or a specialist organisation such as HBSA.
In addition to removing seven items from the Obsolete Cartridge List the new Statutory Instrument adds 23 (22 rifles and 1 pistol) to the List.
They may now be kept as Sect 58(2) as a curio or ornament and without ammunition. These are as follows:-
The following link will take you to the relevant Home Office Circular which contains other relevant links.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0012021-antique-firearms.
Continue reading →Congratulations to Parag Patel on his win in the BCRC Open Meeting dropping just 1 point at 1000x.
Parag edged out David Luckman and Chris Watson who were both chasing hard.
Top U25 went to Jemima Hince who finished 4th overall and the top Cadet was Sophie Hodge finishing 35th.
Full results available at
https://www.shootingresults.org/common/results/main&meeting_id=101
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