General News
Mod Ranges in Wales and West Midlands
NRA Clubs licenced to use MoD ranges in Wales and the West Midlands will be aware of temporary range restrictions imposed in mid- September. Following detailed discussions with our DIO colleagues I can confirm that the restrictions have been lifted subject to the following conditions;
NRA RCO’s must be familiar with the current Range Standing Orders and the restrictions set in the Range Certificate (904).
Clubs must comply with the range Muzzle Energy limits-these are set in Joules; the majority of ranges are restricted to 4500J. Most of Wales & West Ranges are Limited Danger Area Templates, the RDA being 1830m with the exception of some being 2900m
By signing the Range Log (906) the RCO confirms that he/she will abide by the limitations of the range and comply with range specific regulations.
All firing practises must be in accordance with Home Office and guidelines and NRA Policy. Specific procedures for the use of muzzle-loading firearms are detailed in the NRA RCO manual.
The Club Secretary must supply a list of RCOs yearly through Landmarc Support Services in order to book ranges. The Chairman of the Club must complete DSA OME Pt3 Chap 2 Annexe B stating all RCOs and club members are Safe, Qualified and Competent.
Summary of range availability
All 25m 1908 Barrack Ranges have been temporarily closed through a Range Safety Notice issued by DSA dated Oct 19.
The following ranges within Wales & West are available to NRA affiliated Clubs that hold a current licence authorised by Mod
- Sealand A – 100m Range on a 2900m RDA.
- Sealand B – 400m Range on a 1830m RDA. There are restrictions with this range; ME must not exceed 4500J , no firing from beyond 300m Firing Point. See RSO.
- Sealand Butt Stop Range – 25m range. Restricted to Pistol only (calibre being 4.6mm and 9mm Ball munitions only. ME 2030J max).
- Nesscliff – 25m Range – Temp closed.
- Kinmel – 25m Range.
- Kingsbury A – 600y Range. Clubs can fire above 4500J providing the RCO has the relevant NRA High Muzzle Energy course training and this is endorsed on their individual RCO card.
- Kingsbury B – 600y CGR. As for Kingsbury A Range restrictions. Note the 200mil rule for both ranges is not allowed for Civilian Clubs.
- Kingsbury – 25m Range – Temp closed.
- Swynnerton – 25m Range – Temp closed (currently restricted to rifle only)
- Whittington – No 3 25m Range – Temp closed.
- Whittington – No 4 25m Range – Temp closed.
- Whittington – No 5 25m Range – Temp closed.
- Rogiet Moor – 600m CGR. Temp closed due to licence and RDA issues.
- Rogiet Moor Butt Stop Range – 25m range. Temp closed due to licence and RDA issues.
- Penally 500y Gallery Range – Restrictions, no firing beyond 300m firing point, range maintenance issues (Max ME 3276J for civilian clubs).
- Sennybridge:
- J1 100m Range – Temp Closed
- J2 300m ETR Range.
- J3 600m Gallery Range – There is a local restriction on this range due to RDA & template restrictions – the 4500J ME applies; no civilian HME firearms may be used.
- J3A not available to NRA Clubs.
- Z 200m Range
Nic Couldrey
Regional Ranges Manager
December 2019
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Competitions
Entries Open: Historic SR & CSR League Feb 22
Entries are now OPEN for both the Historic Service Rifle Match (Saturday 5th February), and the CSR Winter League Meeting (Sunday 6th February)
Historic Service Rifle: 5th Feb
The Course of Fire is based on military practices at 100, 200 and 300 yards, shooting from standing, kneeling, sitting and prone. There are no Run Downs! Targets will be a Fig 12 at 100 yds, then an NRA DP2 at 200 and 300 yds. The DP2 is a black & white target similar to a Fig 11, but will offer better target acquisition and sight picture than a standard brown/black Fig 11
This event is open to British pre-1955 Service Rifles under the Service Rifle (a) definition in three classes. In addition there is an All Comers Class for all Foreign Service Rifles:
Classic: Pre-1919 SMLEs
Veteran: Pre-1955 No 4s/No 5s
Veteran Optic: Pre-1955 No 4T
All Comers Iron: Pre-1972 Foreign Service Rifles
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CSR Winter League: 6th Feb
The day will be made up of two events, containing the following shoots:
Short Range Match: 300x Rapid, 300-100x Rundown, 100x Standing, 200x Sitting/Kneeling, 300x Prone
Urban Match: 100x Snap, 75x Rapid, 50x Snap, 25x Snap
NEW TO CSR? On the same event page you will find our new ‘Starter Information Pack’ with advice and information if you are looking to take part in the CSR League for the first time
Prizes are awarded at the end of the League Season, including items from our sponsors Vortex Optics:
Service Optic/ Practical Optic:
The Most Improved Competitor: Vortex Strike Eagle Scope
Highest Scoring U25: Vortex Strike Eagle Scope
Historic and Iron:
League Winners: A pair of Diamondback Binoculars
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Competitions
Cottesloe Heath Challenge – Open for entry
Entries are now open for the Cottesloe Heath Challenge 2022!
Entry Fee: £90 per entry to include full days competition and an on range BBQ lunch
The event includes the chance to take part in a minimum of 8 stages over a full day of shooting, and is suitable for both seasoned and novice shooters. Some stages require the use of slug ammunition to be used, so depending on your FAC this may limit how many stages you can take part in.
All stages are constructed in the days prior to the competition so exact courses of fire cannot be given. We recommended that you bring approximately 100 rounds of birdshot (max size UK No. 4), and 40 solid slug. Only Fibre wad ammunition is permitted
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Team invitation
NRA Team to the Channel Islands 2025
I am honoured to have been elected by the NRA Council as Captain of the NRA Team to the Channel Islands in May/June 2025. I am delighted that I will be supported by Matthew Millar (Surrey, England and Great Britain) as Vice-Captain, Lucinda Taylor (Lancashire and England) as Adjutant, and Sandy Walker GC (Surrey, Scotland and Great Britain) as Main Coach.
We intend to be highly innovative in how we go about preparing and leading the 2025 team. We are seeking passionate and determined people who are aiming to develop their confidence and shooting skillset. Our novel and enjoyable training programme will be designed to challenge and engage each team member in an environment of total trust, where self-reflection and honesty is actively encouraged.
It is likely many of those selected will not have toured with a national team before; our goal is that each person will complete this experience better prepared for whatever next step they choose to take on their shooting journey. And most importantly of all, we will have an extremely enjoyable tour visiting some of the most scenic ranges in the world and competing against the most hospitable of people.
If these ideas excite you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email your expression of interest to me at jrwp762@gmail.com and we will send you a brief form to complete. The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 July 2024.
We very much hope you would like to join us.
James Postle (Gloucestershire, England and Great Britain)
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Competitions
Precision Rifle Shooting – Entries to open Wednesday 27th September
Following our recent news post, we will be opening entries to two Precision Rifle Shooting events at 10am Wednesday 27th September.
Sunday 12 November 2023: Training – View event HERE
Saturday 2 December 2023: Competition – View event HERE
Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) is a popular and growing shooting style which involves hitting a sequence of metal targets at varying distances, shooting from multiple supported and unsupported positions. Targets are typically sub 3.0 MOA and positioned anything 250-900 yds, depending on the location and Range Regulations.
The NRA hosted two trial events earlier this year and will be staging training and competitions later this year and early in 2024:
Two further events will be running in early 2024, with more details coming soon:
Sunday 11 February 2024: Training
Sunday 3 March 2024: Competition
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General News
Armistice Service and Commemorative Match
The NRA is hosting an Armistice Commemoration Match on Saturday 10 November (1 day ahead of the centenary to allow people to attend services the following day). We invite anyone visiting Bisley to join us on Saturday when we will be marking the Centenary with a service of Remembrance.
Conducted by the Reverend Mark Chester CF(V), the service will take place at 8am on Century Range near the 300 yard car park, and will comprise of a 20 minute service including the laying of a wreath and playing of the last post.
The Service will be live streamed via our Facebook page if you are unable to make it on the day.
This Service will be followed by a commemorative match featuring 120 British SMLE, French and German rifles, and a special firing of a Vickers machine gun at approximately 15:30.
Silences will be observed on Sunday 11th November at 11 o’clock across all ranges.
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