For Rifle and Pistol Shooters in the United Kingdom
Shooting with affiliated clubs
Affiliated Clubs The VAA are affiliated to the National Rifle Association (NRA), Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain (MLAGB) and London & Middlesex Rifle Association (LMRA). Details of these can be found on the Links Page. VAA members are able to join shooting events and
New Date For Barton Road – 12th July
Please see shooting calendar for details
New online auction site – Maxogun
MAXOGUN Ltd is proud to present an auction site dedicated to field sports enthusiasts, collectors and historical militaria. Everyone is aware that the purchase, sale or trade of firearms, ammunition and explosives between private individuals isn’t allowed on Facebook, Ebay and most major marketplace and social media
Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026
This circular sets out new firearms licensing fees which will come into force on 4 June 2026 under the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026. Section 43 of the Firearms Act 1968 gives the Secretary of State the power to amend firearms licensing fees by
NRA Update on Lead Restrictions
Restrictions on the use of Lead Ammunition Dear Members and Affiliated Clubs Following previous communications on the NRA and website and in the NRA Journal regarding the upcoming restrictions of lead in ammunition by UKREACH, the NRA has created a new page on its
Action Requested: Section 1 & Section 2 Merger, Parliamentary Debate
On Friday 23rd February, parliament is going to debate combining Sect 1 and Sect 2 Licenses. Can you please contact your MP and make your views known about this proposed change? Below is a brief statement on all the problems this will cause, as well as
NRA Urgent Safety Notice
URGENT SAFETY NOTICE Clearing and inspection of firearms Following two recent very serious safety breaches, each involving a live round being fired in error and not on a range, the NRA is sending this notice to all range users in the UK that we
Updated Firearms Licensing Statutory Guidance
The Home Office has published new statutory guidance to Chief Constables on Firearms Licensing. There are a number of changes, including to background checks, references, home visits, and medical checks. A new requirement to check social media activity has also been added. These changes apply
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on Sunday, 5th October 2025 at 10.30am at the Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW. Tea and Coffee will be available from 10:00 Buffet lunch will be served at 12:30
Expressions of Interest – Range Safety Officer & Range Conducting Officer Courses
Members who are interested in qualifying as Range Officers are asked to contact the Club Secretary. We have a small and dedicated cadre of Range Officers, without whom we could not function. We would like to expand this pool, so, if you interested, please get