Many members will have seen the notice posted on the NRA website which you can find here :- https://nra.org.uk/news/ Most forms of shooting are now suspended in the UK for the foreseeable future and members should follow the Government instructions which can be found here :- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/875246/Full_guidance_on_staying_at_home_and_away_from_others__1_.pdf We continue in touch with the NRA, BSSC, Police and Government and will keep you appraised of any developments, so please keep an eye on our website. We are in communication with Police also regarding FAC/SGC renewals during this testing time. Any member with an issue should contact me :- chairman@hbsa-uk.org Since our own indoor meetings are also suspended for the time being we looking at ways forward with web based and e-activity, communication with membership and regarding handling our daily business. Announcements will follow when we are in a position to report further. We wish all our members and their families safely through this difficult period. Derek Stimpson

Dear All,

 

Please see the attached paper relating to the use of steel ammunition and the relevant CIP/equivalent UK national proof mark table I have produced on behalf of the British Proof Authority.

 

There are currently a number of papers in circulation, most concentrating on the history leading up to the current position, or the political situation. This paper is intended to be as simple as possible, providing dealers and the general shooting public a guide to what options are currently available to them in a format they can understand. 

 

Please feel free to circulate, we will also be distributing through our customer and associates network.

 

Best regards,

 

Samuel S Perry

Deputy Proof Master

Birmingham Proof House

Banbury Street

Birmingham

B5 5RH

 

Derek Stimpson

Following the government announcement that all ‘mass gatherings’ would not be supported by the emergency services, and that the general public should only make essential trips out, we have had no alternative than to postpone the date of the show in May.

 

The good news is we have secured the dates of 28/29 August 2020 and we will now have a full five months  to make the event even better. 

Due to the current situation re Coronavirus and following the government advice issued today we have decided to stop shooting activities for the time being. We regret doing this and consider shooting carries a low risk of infection, however, many of our members fall into a high risk category so we feel it would not be prudent to continue shooting activities. If any of you know of anyone who might be planning to attend on Wednesday or any people who may not check mail regularly please make sure they know of the cancellation. Regards David Carroll

Peter Binfield has advised that due to Government advice just published that he feels that there is no option but to cancel the Fair. Please advise others not to travel.

In view of the developing scale of virus infection in London, the high visitor numbers to the Museum, and the risks associated with the age profile of our membership, we have with regret decided to cancel Monday’s Monthly Meeting and the preceding Council Meeting.

Dear Members We have two shoots this March. The Long Range .22 rimfire and Historic Miniature Rifle Competition is on Sunday 22nd March. As usual this will be shot at 200 yards in the morning and 300 yards in the afternoon. The match organiser is Mike Townsend, booking is already open for this competition through the HBSA website here>>>. There seems little point asking in advance for volunteers to help as we normally don’t get any! If you are co-opted on the day to help please cooperate gracefully, this enables the match organisers to shoot and gives the people running it a break. To enable rifles to be perfectly zeroed for the Sunday, the midweek rifle practice on Wednesday 18th March will also be shot at 200 am and 300 pm. Terry Hoskins RO morning David Carroll RO in the afternoon. These shoots are self-marking, all shooters will be required to do a session in the butts. Fee £10.00 am and £10.00 pm.

The competition was shot on the morning of Sunday 23rd February. The weather forecast promised wind and rain. By and large the rain held off but there were periods of strong winds.