Vintage Arms Association

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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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

  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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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

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 Continue Reading

The Home Office have now concluded the consultation on firearms licensing of sound moderators. The full outcome can be accessed via the links below: HTML https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/firearms-licensing-sound-moderators/outcome/firearms-licensing-proposal-to-remove-sound-moderators-from-firearms-licensing-controls-government-response-accessible PDF https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684953fe7cba25f610c7da8c/Sound+moderators+-+Consultation+response+document+_030625_+final__8_.pdf