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New Answer Phone

To check for forthcoming shoots/events or last minute cancellations prior to setting off to the range/event please call 0300 1990 762. You may leave a message, but please speak clearly!


NRA Addition of Hand Loaded Ammunition Certification

The NRA are implementing the addition of “Hand Loaded Ammunition” as a recognised certification on Shooter Certification Cards (SCC) issued from January 2024 onwards.

The NRA has developed a Code of Practice (CoP) for Hand Loading Ammunition which provides guidance for the safe preparation and use of ammunition.

To obtain hand loaded ammunition certification on an SCC, shooters need to read the CoP and complete and sign the Declaration on page 9:

https://nra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/NRA-Code-of-Practice-for-Handloading-Firearms-Ammunition.pdf

A declaration then remains valid indefinitely unless revoked by the club or the NRA.

SCCs issued by the NRA

NRA Members who have 4 year SCCs should email or post the signed Declaration to the membership department for inclusion on their SCC – handloadedscc@nra.org.uk

SCCs issued by affiliated clubs

Members of affiliated clubs are required to send their signed Declaration to their Club Chairperson, who will retain the Declaration with club records and request the addition to member SCCs through the annual club renewal process.

Members attention is drawn to the wording “Downloading ammunition will not be accepted as a means to bring rounds that would otherwise exceed potential ME/MV values within limits”.


PAUL BUDD - CLUB SECRETARY

We are very sad to announce that our dedicated Club Secretary, Paul Budd, died suddenly on 9 October 2023.

Paul was our Secretary for a total of 23 years, and we have a great deal to thank him for.

Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends at this difficult time.

We are sure that some members may like to attend Paul’s funeral. We are able to share that this will take place at Shropham church in Norfolk on 7 November 2023 at 11.30 am. (No flowers please, a donation page is available at https://paulrichardbudd.muchloved.com if you would like to make a contribution).


FIREARMS LICENSING PUBLIC CONSULTATION - UPDATE AUGUST 2023

The NRA has been working with the British Shooting Sports Council and other shooting organisations to coordinate responses to the Public Consultation on recommendations for changes to Firearms legislation published by the Home Office. 

The NRA’s response can be found here: https://mcusercontent.com/898db8544475858886da3e4a7/files/dd40fe57-3325-ee18-ffde-c368616da908/NRA_Response_Home_Office_Firearms_Licensing_Consultation_final_.docx

Many of the proposals could have serious implications for shooting, and some would be helpful. Members of the target shooting community are encouraged to add their voices by responding to the consultation.

The Public Consultation can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-licensing-recommendations-for-changes

Please note the deadline for responses is Wednesday 23 August 2023


FIREARMS LICENSING – STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION JUNE 2023

The Home Office has released a consultation on potential changes to Firearms legislation, in response to the coroner's recommendations arising from the Keyham tragedy. The consultation closes on 23 August. The NRA will be providing a copy of its response in July. The club encourages all members to respond to the consultation in line with NRA's response when published.

See the following for the NRA statement on the consultation: https://nra.org.uk/firearms-licensing-statement-from-the-minister-and-public-consultation

The Statement from the Minister can be found here: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2023-06-29/hcws895

The Public Consultation can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-licensing-recommendations-for-changes


AGM 2023 REPORT

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Friday 21st April 2023 can be viewed here.


EUSTON

Click here for the revised instructions for attendees at Euston shoots.

You don’t have to pre-book but you will need to bring your own stapler for targets and your own pen to sign in with.