What we Do
Knowledge and Research
- Publish an annual “Journal” magazine of original research and valuable articles
- Publish a quarterly “Report” bulletin of topical news, competition results, short articles, advertisements
- Deliver a monthly lecture on topics relevant to the Association’s obectives
- Regional groups deliver lectures locally on relevant topics
- Members and overseas corresponding subscribers share knowledge through the online HBSA Members Forum
- This website hosts learned articles on relevant topics
- The Association maintains a stock of Journal back copies for sale to interested parties
- Maintains influential relations with legislators, civil servants, police and armed forces, other shooting organisations
- Support, advocacy and co-ordination of the “Heritage Pistol” (s.7.1 & s.7.3) provision nationwide
- Supports and actively participates in the Foundation for European Societies of Arms Collectors, in international defence of the right to collect, own and use historic firearms
- Encourages the continued use of historic firearms to retain and enlarge knowledge of their features and characteristics
Competitions and Range Practice
- Organizes annually about a dozen unique competitions for a broad range of historic firearms
- Supports regionally organised competitions
- Provides one short range and one longer distance range practice each month
- Supports the Heritage Pistol group based at Bisley
Services to Members
- Copies of annual “Journal” and quarterly “Report”
- Monthly meetings and lectures at the Museum of London
- Regional meetings and lectures
- Support for Members’ application for Firearms Certificate
- Advice and support for Members in dispute with local Police Firearms Licensing departments
- Entry to HBSA closed competitions
- Monthly range practice
- Membership of the online HBSA Members Forum