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AGM Auction – New Items Added
We are grateful to the family of our recently departed member, Tony Anson, who have kindly donated his collection to the VAA, for sale at the AGM Auction on 4th October. In addition to a wide range of books and shooting equipment, the following antique
Civilian Use of 6.5mm and 8.59mm (0.338″ LM) ammunition on the Defence Training Estate
The NRA released the following circular on 10.09.2026: Civilian Use of 6.5mm and 8.59mm (0.338″ LM) ammunition on the Defence Training Estate Update – September 2026 The NRA is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect 6.5 mm ammunition including 6.5mm Creedmoor may be used
Barton Road Shoot 25th October
We are pleased to advise that the MOD have given us a shooting date for Barton Road, on Sunday the 25th October. The intention is to shoot at 200 yards range.
Annual General Meeting – 4th October
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Old Bull Inn, 56 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW, on Sunday 4th October, starting at 10.30. The venue will be open from 10.00, with hot drinks available. It will be followed by lunch and the traditional
New Home Office Guidance Published Today
Please be advised that the Home Office has today published revised consolidated guidance on firearms legislation, available for download at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012
Beds/Herts/Cambs Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit Newsletter
BCH FEL Newsletter July 2026 Dear readers, Welcome to the July edition of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Firearms and Explosives Licensing newsletter. Read further updates on performance and developments across the collaborated Firearms and Explosives Licensing (FEL) Unit. Performance Overview Performance across the
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