For Rifle and Pistol Shooters in the United Kingdom
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
Firearms Licensing – Sound Moderators
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
Final Report on the Prohibition of Lead Ammunition for Outdoor Shooting
Published on: Dec 13, 2024 UK Reach have today published their final report recommending the prohibition of the use of most lead ammunition used in outdoor shooting https://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/restrictions/rr-aavi-0821.pdf The report recommends A derogation to allow
National Crime Agency – Know your UK firearms documents
Know your UK firearms documents This year, an increasing number of fraudulent firearms documents have been used in an attempt to unlawfully acquire legally held firearms. The National Crime Agency (NCA) need the help of firearms trade and certificate holders to prevent legal firearms
Access to NRA Member Days for Affiliated Clubs
Member Days Our Member Days provide an opportunity for NRA members to experience different types of shooting disciplines, which may not normally be available as individual bookings, at a discounted rate. All member days will be under the direction of an NRA appointed RO.
Home Office Firearms Licensing Consultation
All members are encouraged to complete the survey set up by the Home Office on the above Consultation. This needs to be completed by 23 August 2023 and a link to the BASC guide to completing the survey and their link to the Home Office
Vintage Arms Association 50 year anniversary
The VAA celebrates it’s 50 year anniversary in 2023. Members are requested to email the secretary at secretary@vintagearms.org.uk with suggestions on how to celebrate and/or commemorate the event.