2023 is the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the HBSA in 1973.

On Saturday 23rd September 2023 at Bisley National Shooting Centre we have arranged a rich programme of celebratory events throughout the day. All members are very warmly invited. 

The programme for the day will be:

• 9:30 to 16:30 behind 600yds Century Range
  • Exhibition Marquee: display of historically significant firearms
• 9:30 to 12:30 & 13:30 to 16:30 on 600yds Century Range
  • Firing point demonstration firing of historic firearms
  • Have a go shooting with a range of rare historic rifles
    • Ammunition at cost
    • Subject to licensing and SCC cards
• 10.30  Lecture at the Commonwealth Club (location below)
  • “Not run of the mill Martinis” by Martin Hinchcliffe
  • Q & A to follow
  • To reserve a seat  Now fully booked email  hbsa73rep@gmail.com
• 12:30 Refreshments outside the Commonwealth Club
  • Sandwiches, snacks, cold drinks, tea/coffee
  • (vegetarian options available)
• 14:30  Lecture at the Commonwealth Club (location below)
  • “The Sten 9mm Machine Carbine” by Ian Patrick
  • Q & A to follow
  • To reserve a seat  Now fully booked email  hbsa73rep@gmail.com
• 16.30  Finish and remove exhibition bits
• 18:00 Drinks at the Council Club (location below)
• 19:00 50th Anniversary Dinner (online booking below)
• 23:00 Carriages