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Home Office Public Consultation – Firearms Safety Guidance

Home Office Public Consultation – Firearms Safety Guidance to NRA Members and Affiliates December 2020

NRA members, affiliates and the wider shooting community are encouraged to respond to the Public Consultation on Firearms Safety found at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-safety

Our opinions and arguments will be persuasive if made by large numbers of sensible voices – do not leave it to others to have your views heard – deadline 16^th February 2021.

BACKGROUND

The Government, whilst recognising that UK firearms laws are among the toughest in the world, is seeking the views of the shooting community and wider public on four substantive issues, namely:-

1. High Muzzle Energy rifles (over 10,000 ft-lbs / 13,600J – not to be confused with the limit of the same name but of 4500J-7000J imposed on military gallery ranges) – enhanced security for .50” calibre and similar rifles
2. Air Weapons – use by young people and safe storage
3. Miniature Rifle Ranges – licensing of operators for rifles and ammunition
4. Ammunition Components – reducing the risk of criminal assembly of ammunition

Having consulted with other shooting organisations, we have set out below the key points that you may wish to include in your response.

HIGH MUZZLE ENERGY (HME) RIFLES

Firearm security

The Firearms Security Handbook describes three broad levels of security. The Handbook says they are not intended to be prescriptive, but rather to provide guidance on what might be considered proportionate in each case.

Level 3 security

In the case of most certificate holders, security to levels 1 or 2 is appropriate. However, if the risk is assessed as being greater due to additional factors such as higher crime rate, increased risk of burglary, or a large number of firearms held, then the Handbook indicates that “the following should be considered as well as the previous level of security: a) Dividing the risk, for example by the provision of separate cabinets, perhaps in different locations within the premises, to break down the number of firearms per enclosure. b) Additional target hardening of the storage (cabinet with individual gun locks, or extending to a gun room). c) Protected by an intruder alarm or equivalent and ideally monitored by a NSI monitoring centre with an appropriate response.”

For HME rifles, it is appropriate that that security requirements are proportionate, not overly prescriptive and reflect the individual circumstances of each case. Therefore elements of level 3 security may be considered for those with HME rifles.

The Consultation asks for views about certain additional security requirements. Our view on these is as follows:

• A requirement for shutters, grilles and CCTV would place an unreasonable cost burden upon certificate holders. It may be impractical in conservation areas or listed buildings and would potentially draw attention to a property as potentially containing items worth stealing.
• Panic alarms are impractical on the remote ranges where HME rifle users operate; nearly every shooter has a mobile phone.
• It is reasonable that a critical component such as the bolt or breechblock should be kept separately from the receiver of the rifle, both in storage and transport. Given that separation of the critical components renders the firearm non-functional and that the risk being mitigated is that of criminal misuse, such separation is significant mitigation.
• It is unreasonable and impractical for parts of a certificate holder’s rifle to be stored by other club members or by an RFD. That would necessitate components having to be retrieved possibly several days before a shoot, perhaps only during RFD opening hours, returned afterwards and stored at the certificate holder’s premises in the interim.
• It is reasonable that ammunition should be kept in a separate secure cabinet from the rifle. The amount of ammunition that a certificate holder can possess is already restricted.
• The ranges used in long range target shooting with .50” calibre and other HME rifles are typically in remote locations, where facilities for storage of rifles are not available. Were such facilities to be developed on site, the firearms would be stored in a remote, unmanned place rendering them potentially far more vulnerable to theft.

AIR WEAPONS

Airgun shooting is one of the most popular shooting activities in the UK. Both professional and amateur pest controllers commonly use airguns, mainly due to their quiet operation and the low cost of ammunition. Airguns are also used for both recreational and formal target shooting, the latter to Olympic level. The UK boasts World and European champions in almost all airgun target shooting disciplines. Airgun shooting is also the perfect introduction for young people into the sport of shooting, where all the basic principles – including safety – can be taught at low cost and with only minimal space and protective measures. Many of today’s shooters started their shooting career with an airgun.

Use of airguns by young people

• The law on airguns and young people is already strict and was carefully considered by Parliament when age limits were amended in 2003. Those aged 14-17 may only borrow an airgun for unsupervised use on private premises where they have permission to shoot.
• A person under 18 may not buy an airgun or be given one as a gift.
• They (and any persons) commit an offence if they fire a pellet beyond the boundary of the property where they have permission.
• They cannot carry an airgun in a public place unless supervised by someone aged 21 or over.

We feel that the present law is adequate but that it should be better enforced.

Airgun safety

All firearms, including airguns, must be stored securely, and we agree that when young people under 18 are on the premises airguns should be:

• Locked to prevent use, for example in a secure cupboard, by having a trigger lock or securicord fitted, and
• Kept out of sight

We agree that the Government should work with airgun manufacturers and the gun trade to improve airgun safety.

MINIATURE RIFLE RANGES

The law currently allows people operating a ‘miniature rifle range’ to acquire and possess rifles and ammunition less than .23 inches in calibre without holding a Firearm Certificate. It also allows people to use rifles on such a range without holding a Firearm Certificate. This exemption (Firearms Act 1968 S11(4)) provides a valuable opportunity for introduction into the sport of shooting for Scouts, Cadets, youth organisations, schools, colleges and universities as well as the wider public via Home Office approved clubs, clubs operating exclusively under the exemption and small businesses which operate commercial ranges. The Government is supportive of these aspects of the exemption; that is welcome.

However, we recognise concerns that a person who does not hold a Firearm Certificate, and thus has neither been vetted nor placed under legal obligation, may purchase or acquire or possess small calibre (typically .22RF) rifles and ammunition.

We agree that the operator of a miniature rifle range should hold a Firearm Certificate in order to purchase, acquire and possess firearms and ammunition. That would ensure that they were subject to the same checks as other firearm owners and that they could be held responsible for the security of the firearms and ammunition.  We do not agree that the person running such a range under the direction of the operator should also be required to hold a Firearm Certificate.

• Miniature rifle ranges have traditionally used .22 rimfire rifles. We agree that this should remain the case and would be content for that to be enshrined in legislation provided that lesser-powered firearms (eg air pistols and air rifles) were not accidentally excluded.
• Self-loading .22 rimfire rifles are widely used in competition, as well as for other purposes such as pest control. We contend that they should continue to be considered ‘miniature rifles’ for the purposes of this provision.

AMMUNITION COMPONENTS

Large numbers of full bore target shooters load centre fire ammunition. They do so to save costs, improve accuracy and provide a source of ammunition (for example for vintage or historic firearms) that is not commercially available. Viable ammunition requires both a primer and a propellant, and these are already controlled. Primers for metallic cartridges and primed cases may only be acquired on presentation of a Firearm Certificate. An explosives licence is necessary in order to acquire and keep black powder. Smokeless powders are controlled under Explosives Regulations 2014 for acquisition by certificate or permit holders only.

Assembled ammunition may only be possessed with a suitably conditioned Firearm Certificate. Any ammunition loaded must conform to the calibre and quantity specified on the Firearm Certificate and cartridges must be stored securely to prevent access to them by unauthorised persons.

Shooters who hold the relevant valid certificates, permits and licences, and load ammunition authorised by their certificates do not commit an offence. However, inert components of ammunition such as cartridge cases, bullets, shot or wads, are not controlled and are possessed by many people. That possession may be entirely unconnected with shooting activities; empty cases and inert items consisting of an unprimed case with a bullet inserted are routinely incorporated in ammunition collections, clothing, souvenirs and works of art.

• Any legislation designed to criminalise those with intent to manufacture unauthorised ammunition must be drafted in such a way that it does not inadvertently criminalise those who lawfully possess ammunition or component parts of it, or who intend to manufacture authorised rounds. In particular, simple possession by such a person of components sufficient to assemble ammunition in excess of the limit of their certificate should be explicitly excluded from the definition of “intent” in any legislation.
• Any such legislation should apply only in cases where a person possesses all the necessary components and has criminal intent.

Andrew Mercer

Secretary General

Team Announcement

Great Britain Rifle Team to Canada 2023

The following have been selected to represent the Great Britain Rifle Team in Canada, in August 2023, to compete at the Valcartier Base in Quebec and Connaught ranges.

My warmest congratulations to all.

Reserves:-

Andrew Lothian
Captain

* Denotes New Cap

Team invitation

Woomera Squad 2025 Invitation

I am honoured to have been elected Captain of the Great Britain Team for the Woomera Match in 2025, and am delighted to be supported in the role by Zoe Woodroffe as Vice Captain, Sophie Wentges as Adjutant, and Derek Lowe as Treasurer and Team Training.

After a very strong Aussie performance in Stawell in 2022, it should be another hard fought match at Bisley and we will need to be at our very best to win.  We are therefore inviting applications to join the training squad, to help prepare for the match.

The main focus of the training will be around shooting together as a team, but there will also be sessions intended to help us all develop individually as shots.

While the main aim of the training squad will be to deliver victory in the Woomera match, we do also want to help identify and develop the next generation of GB Match Rifle shooters, and will therefore also be running a small development squad in conjunction with the main training squad.  Candidates for the development squad should typically be up and coming shots, with a lesser degree of MR experience, but who have shown demonstrable improvement over recent years, and are on the cusp of Elcho selection (or maybe only have one appearance as a shooter or reserve, or once as a coach if applying for that).  If not quite ready for the team in 2025, it is the hope that members of the development squad will help to form the backbone of future teams, both in the UK and Australia.

The first squad training day will be held at Bisley on 25 August 2024 (the day before the Welsh MR Open), and there will be three training days in 2025.  The development squad will be invited to all squad training days, while we will also look to hold a further training day in 2025 solely for the members of that squad.

Attendance at all training days is expected, and we strongly anticipate that the Woomera team will be selected from the squads.

If you would like to apply for either squad, as a shooter or coach, please complete the Google form below, or email Woomera2025@gmail.com.  Closing date for applications is 20^th July (the Saturday following the Elcho).

Training Squad Application Form

Si Whitby

Captain

Obituaries

Eulogy for John Glen

 Eulogy for John Glen, written by his daughter Sharon 

“A Life Well Lived”

Let me start by saying what a joy it is to see you all here today, at this very private gathering of family and friends.  This would have meant so much to Dad, John and Glyn. That’s right. You all knew him, by whichever name you used, in your own way, and therefore please treasure your personal memories of this unique man. 

One thing we ARE all agreed on, John Glen was a character. Love him or not, you could never ignore him, something his three sons never dared to do.

Some facts:

John was born in Caldercruix on 21^st February 1925, the middle boy between two sisters, Ruth the younger and Malize the older (and what a pleasure it is to see her daughter, our cousin Doreen, who is with us here today).

  He was the grandson of John White, the Moderator of the General Assembly, a connection of which he was very proud. This gave John a strong moral compass that stayed with him his whole life.

John was taught by a governess until he was 8, and then spent a short time at Glasgow Academy. Ill health resulted in removal to the countryside, and he completed his early education at Ardvreck School in Crieff. 

John then moved on to the family school, Glenalmond, where he excelled at shooting.  In 1938 John gained a place at Cambridge where he joined the University Air Squadron. Most of his flight instruction took place in Wales, which is where he earned his life-long nickname, ‘GLYN’, the Welsh pronunciation of ‘GLEN’.

  When war was declared he immediately enlisted in the RAF and was sent to Canada for training as a bomb aimer/ navigator.  After the war, he met and married Jill Gavin, the younger sister of Jean Gavin, a good friend.                                

Upon joining Paton & Baldwin, the Alloa wool-merchants, the newly-married couple were sent to South Africa where John took up the position of salesman and book-keeper for the Johannesburg office.  Their return to the UK a few happy years later was prompted by the marriage of Jean to Harry Drapper, and I’d like to welcome their sons Christopher and Roger here today with their family. 

Back in the UK John accepted a job offer with Edward McBean & Company, the Glasgow waterproof manufacturers, which secured their life and future in Scotland.

 They set up shop at The Cottage, Campsie Glen, and over the next 12 years produced their three sons.

By now the family had moved to Ballindalloch. These were without doubt the most active years of John’s busy life, involving himself with the Skinners, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and politics.

Kindred spirits became treasured members of his extended family, including Ronald and Alean MacLeod (and it’s so nice to see Deirdre here) and Forbes and Margaret MacPherson (and it is also a real joy to see you here today, Margaret). Not forgetting Robert Reid, who became a brother to us all and is here with us today.

(Hello, Robert!)

John’s business thrived, his family matured, and Bisley and shooting became a hallmark of his character.

 He was a member of Great Britain rifle teams to the West Indies, Canada and Australia, and we are honoured to have a member of the 1968 GB Team to Australia and New Zealand here today, Roger Mason.  This activity culminated in being selected to captain Scotland for three years, which saw him winning the Caledonian Shield.

He loved Bisley, her atmosphere and her people, and thrived on the competition. He continued to attend the Imperial Meeting long after he had given up shooting, and right through to his 90’s his shooting friends  stayed in touch and he with them.

(story of Glen’s Glory)

• John had an endearing sense of the ridiculous, and this can be no better illustrated by his detailed presentation of the woeful lack of ablution facilities at Bisley Camp.

 National politics gave him a wonderful outlet for his passion.  Standing for Parliament during the Edward Heath years brought the whole family into sharp focus, but even in those days, being a Conservative in Scotland was not a career move.

At the age of 51, in 1976, John and Jill said good-bye to Balfron and moved to Brig O’Turk, bravely living for a year in the adjacent mobile home whilst The Colloch was being built.  They spent the next 42 years, nearly half of John’s life, happily in the Trossachs. 

 By now he was retired but was able to continue his life-long love of hunting, fishing, gardening and bringing up his beloved dogs. They embraced Brig O’ Turk and Callander, and Brig O’ Turk and Callander took them to their hearts.

 He loved having his grandchildren around him, and they in turn loved visiting him in Brig O’ Turk. As a grandfather he was great fun letting them do all the things their parents would not allow! I leave you to use your own imagination, usually involving ride-on mowers, hammers, nails, saws and the like!

His final days were shadowed by the loss of Jill, but he remained happy and fulfilled thanks to the love, care and attention shown to him by Bo Cook and her family, who worked so diligently to maintain his lifestyle in The Colloch to the very end.

These final instructions to you all were found in his file:

“DO NOT STAND AROUND IN THE SCOTTISH TRADITION AND SHAKE HANDS WITH EVERYONE. A VERY MORBID IDEA! GO OUT AND HAVE A GOOD PARTY NOW!”

The King’s and Queen’s Prize

300m Championship

NRA 300m Championships 2019

Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May

Deadline for entries: Thursday 9th May

The NRA 300m Championships consist of two separate shoots that are suitable to members of the 300 metre community, as well as standard Target Rifle users who are also welcome to take part over the weekend.

You can choose to enter some or all of these matches on offer.

All matches are serviced by reliable electronic targets and shot from the 300-metre shed on the left hand side of Century range.

Rules: In all events ISSF clothing rules will apply, except for NRA TR Rifles. All ISSF events qualify for British Records

Ammunition: Maximum calibre 8mm but subject to Range Safety Rules – Ammunition is not included in the entry fee

Targets: Target numbers will be displayed on the range

Matches

Saturday 11 May

AM) Free Training/ Practice Session

PM) Competition 1:
Timings: Set Up/Prep: 13.30-13.45, Sighting: 13.45-14.00, Competition Firing: 14.00-15.00
Shots: 60 shots in 1 hour. 15 additional minutes for sighting.
Position: Prone
Rifle: TR / Standard Rifle
Prizes: 1st Prize NRA Gold Medal; 2nd Prize NRA Silver Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 8), 3rd Prize
NRA Bronze Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 20).

Sunday 12 May

AM) Competition 2:
Timings:
Relay 1: Set Up/Prep: 08.30-08.45, Sighting: 08.45-09.00, Competition Firing: 09.00-10.00
Relay 2: Set Up/Prep: 10.30-10.45, Sighting: 10.45-11.00, Competition Firing: 11.00-12.00
Shots: 60 shots in 1 hour. 15 additional minutes for sighting.
Position: Prone
Rifle: Free
Prizes: 1st Prize NRA Gold Medal; 2nd Prize NRA Silver Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 8), 3rd Prize
NRA Bronze Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 20).

Competition 3: Aggregate of Comp 1&2
Prizes: 1st Prize NRA Gold Medal; 2nd Prize NRA Silver Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 8), 3rd Prize
NRA Bronze Medal (only if the number of competitors exceeds 20).

To Enter

Deadline for entries: Thursday 9th May

For more details about 300m shooting, please visit the GB 300m webpage

Armistice Centenary Commemoration Match

Armistice Centenary Meeting

Saturday 10th November

Overview

The Armistice Commemoration Match will broadly follow the practices used during the heyday of the SMLE rifle with the emphasis on a friendly competition shot ‘In the Spirit of the Original’.  Targets are largely those of the era and all shooting will be at a single distance – 200 yds – from the prone or kneeling position, including one Practice with fixed bayonets. Spare bayonets will be available on the day and will be checked for correct fitting before firing.

There will be a short Remembrance Service before the start of the competition, and to mark the occasion, special permission has been granted to fire a Vickers M/G.  This will be conducted at the end of the competition in two details, with competitors either shooting alongside or watching the demonstration.

Tea/coffee and bacon butties will be available from 07.30 and a choice of Maconochie stew or curry at lunch time.  Please tick the appropriate boxes on the entry form as required.

Those not in possession of an SMLE can use one supplied by LERA / NRA for a special price of £12 a day on a shared basis, and purchase ammunition – 66 rounds of S&B 180gr for £44.00 – upon production of their NRA membership and SCC. Note: rifles and ammunition will be issued on range. The rifles will be zeroed for 200 yds and no further sight adjustments will be permitted.

We expect some media coverage of the event and encourage those with British uniforms of WW1 to wear them on the day.

All competitors will receive a special RBL Centenary Mug.

Event Poster

Click here to download our event poster that you can share at your Shooting Club

Course of Fire

Click here to download the course of fire

Spectators & Parking

Whilst we welcome spectators to all of our events, we especially welcome anyone who wishes to enjoy this event as a non-shooter.

Spectators and shooters are welcome to park in the 300 yard car park on Century range or towards the Short Siberia car park.

Yorkshire RA – Autumn Meeting

Yorkshire Rifle Association Autumn Meeting 2018

Saturday 22nd September

The YRA is very grateful to the Huddersfield Rifle Club for making their range available on this occasion. Directions to the range are available on request.

The YRA Council has decided no longer to award cash prizes, which enables us to reduce the entry fee. You are invited, if you wish, to enter the cash sweep. All money collected will be distributed to the top scores in each class, proportional to the entries in that class. The winner of each competition, and the top F and T class (subject to a minimum 3 entries) will receive a medal.

Location:

Brockholes Range

First detail will commence at 11.30 am prompt – please be on Range by 11.00 am

Competitions:

Centenary Bowl: Competition No 21.

Two sighters & 15 to Count at 200 Yards.

Gleadow Cup: Competition No 22.

Two sighters and 15 to count at 500 Yards.

Autumn Aggregate Trophy: Competition No 23.

Aggregate of competitions 21 and 22.

NRA Bronze Medal to be awarded to the highest placed YRA member in who is not a previous winner of the medal.

Yorkshire Championship Trophy: Competition No 25.

Aggregate of Spring and Autumn meetings i.e. comps 3 & 23.

The Cup will be awarded to the highest scoring YRA member who is qualified to shoot for Yorkshire under NRA rules. The entrant with the highest score, if not qualified to receive the Cup, will receive a medal.

The highest scoring O or T class competitor over the age of 60, will receive an engraved tankard, presented by Mr. R Addy, to be held for one year only.

The Bill Norman Trophy to be awarded to the top F Class competitor.

Yorkshire Post Challenge Cup: Competition No 24. | £8.00 per team

Open to teams of four drawn from any Club or Service Unit, nominated before shooting commences. Total aggregate of comp. 23.

Prizes: Each member of the winning team will receive a YRA bronze medal..

F Class:

F class entries are welcomed. Competitors will not be eligible for the above trophies (except the Bill Norman Trophy), but the top F class competitor in each competition will be awarded a YRA medal  if there are 3 or more entries.