Attached please find David Penn’s July to September 2017 report to BSSC.

We are pleased to report on an event on the 15th September at the Wallace Collection. The Arms & Armour Society, HBSA and MLAGB presented David Penn with a watercolour of the Imperial War Museum commissioned from well known artist Paul Cox. We are grateful to Chris Beetles for the introduction. The dedication on the rear of the painting reads :- The event was a complete surprise to David who is seen here receiving the painting from Prof David J Williams and Derek Stimpson.

Members may be interested in the following information from the National Crime Agency: http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/1191-birmingham-man-was-armourer-for-organised-crime-groupss# There is recognition of purchases “from legitimate firearms dealers and auction houses across the country”. Derek Stimpson

The Olympia Antique Arms Fair Saturday 30th September, 9am – 3pm The Pillar Hall, Olympia Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX https://www.olympiaarmsfair.com This is a new event with a £10 entry ticket price. However, HBSA members will have a 50% reduction on presentation of HBSA membership card. This offer only applies to tickets bought at the door and not via Eventbrite ticketing agency who have an additional handling charge. If you have lost your card, please contact the Hon Sec as soon as possible. Chris Smith HBSA Hon Sec.

Entry numbers for this competition were lower than in previous years, but an enjoyable shoot in mostly dry conditions with light winds was enjoyed by 13 competitors. The start was slightly delayed  until 0915 hrs, as we had two radios which were unmatched and the markers  needed to search around the butts for the NRA/HBSA Historic Round Bull and Tin Hat targets. Our thanks are due to Steve Isherwood who steppped in as RCO, as I could not be at Bisley on the day. Congratulations to all the winners and  hopefully, we will have more entrants for this competition  in 2018. Where have all the Black Powder shooters gone ? Championship results here>>>>   Mike Townsend 20 Sept 2017 Note:  If you wish to claim a Prize Certificate, see the relevant page on the HBSA website.

Mike Townsend

Members will be aware from the calendar that our first Mini McQueen shoot will take place on the 30th September 2017 on Time Limit range at Bisley. This is a .22RF practice at 50 yds being a miniature version of the normal McQueen. 2 sighters and 10 to count. You will need a scoped rifle of not less than x 4 power with a 10 round magazine or fast single loader . The paddles are very small! Two “castles” are set up, so two shooters each detail, which takes approximately 15 minutes. Shooting starts at 09.00. Range fee £15 for a half day. Don’t forget your FAC and SCC. Onine booking only – given that there will be limited places if everyone is to get a minimum of two goes so please go online and pay and book your place as soon as possible. This is great fun so do come along and try it!

Stourport on Severn Pistol & Rifle Club Minster Road Stourport on Severn WorcestershireThis Championship Meeting will be held at Stourport on Severn. The event is intended for traditional British single shot Rook & Rabbit sporting rifles (and their foreign equivalents) from the 1865-1914 period. Full-stocked military training rifles such as .310 Cadets and .22 WO Training rifles are welcome, and have their own categories. Additionally early 0.22” R/F repeaters are also welcome within their own category. Last year’s additional matches for modern .22 Light Sport Rifles have once again been included and will be run under the Stourport on Severn Rifle & Pistol Club Banner. Entry forms can be found on the HBSA Website or from Paul Smith E-Mail: midlands@hbsa-uk.org Please refer to the HBSA website for the most up to date information regarding range bookings etc.