NRA Journal - Summer 2003 - National Rifle Association

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VAT payable by AssociationsSecretaries of Associations that are affiliated to theNRA should note that all range bookings made bythem are subject to VAT, unlike bookings made byClubs. The reason is to do with the fact that whereasClubs pay a ‘per capita’ charge, Associations do notand pay only a fixed sum. The NRA must thereforeremit VAT on all bookings made by Associations, andmust therefore charge it accordingly.Members’ EnquiriesBooking InIt is obligatory that all Range Conducting Officers(RCOs) sign in at the Range Office before going to therange. Please read the certificate at the top of the sheetif you are the RCO concerned: it defines your dutiesand responsibilities.Signing In CardsHome Office Approval for Clubs states the followingwithin its Criteria for Approval: “The Club willmaintain a register of the attendance of all memberstogether with details, for each visit, of the firearmswhich they used and the competitions, if any, in whichthey took part.”The NRA implements this by setting up a “SigningIn” card, kept in the Range Office, for members to signeach time they shoot at Bisley. We also retain a recordof all entries to the Imperial Meeting each year. Thosemembers who are only members of the NRA, ie whoare not members of any other Home Office ApprovedClub, must complete their personal attendance cardon each and every visit to shoot at Bisley.This card must show attendance dates and a recordof all firearms used. This is necessary for the NRA tocomply with the present legislation and, if this is notdone, then those who have not recorded theirattendance will be reported to the appropriateFirearms Licensing Authority as required by law.All others who shoot at Bisley are also welcome touse this service to keep their “shooting history” fullyup to date. If you wish to do so, which will require acard to be prepared for you, please send a passportsized photograph, with your name and membershipnumber written on the back, to the MembershipSecretary. Please also forward details of your firearms(make/serial number) to allow for the easy completionof the card.CoursesCourses are normally run during the months ofOctober /November - March inclusive, and the“Course Season” is now closed. A Club Instructor’sCourse will be held in the Autumn and full details ofall courses, as from next October/November, will begiven in the next Journal.RCO Courses which are to include Muzzle Loadingwill no longer require the applicant to hold the(previously named) Approved Instructor8qualification. This course has been discontinued, andreplaced with an assessment course more appropriatefor ML RCOs. It will be run in addition to the RCOCourse by MLAGB or NRA Assessors who have beenvalidated by the MLAGB. Further details may beobtained from Phyllis Farnan, the ShootingAdministrator, on 01483 797777 ext 150. Allapplications to attend courses should also be made toher.RCO CoursesOne day RCO Courses will be held on 20 and 21September, and on 8 and 9 October 2003.Methods of Instruction (MoI) CoursesTwo 2 day MoI Courses will be held over theweekends 27/28 September and 25/26 October 2003.GBTSF Club Coach CourseA GBTSF Club Coach Course is planned for theweekend 18/19 October 2003, but depends on enoughapplicants for the course if it is to be run.GBTSF County Coach CourseA GBTSF County Coach Course is planned for theweekend 13/14 December 2003, but again dependson enough applicants for the course if it is to be run.World Long Range Individual ChampionshipsIt has been agreed by the Chairman of the ICFRA LongRange Committee, which has taken over responsibilityfor these Championships, that these Championshipsmay now be opened up as follows:• All members of Palma Teams• All members of World Veterans Teams• All members of World Under 25 Teams• All members of World Under 21 Teams• All competitors recommended by their ownNRA (subject to overall numbers – maximum500 – and being of a suitable shooting class ieclass X or A and possibly some class O).I therefore ask all UK competitors who wish tocompete in these Championships to write/fax/e-mailme with their request. All will be acknowledged and,in the event of over-subscription, a waiting list will bemaintained.The Great FireNot an original title, I know (the last one was in 1666and started in a Baker’s Shop in Pudding Lane!) butthat was certainly what will linger in people’s mindswhen they think of Easter 2003. Started by childrenhaving a picnic on West End Common it swept fromEast to West behind Stickledown on MaundyThursday, the fire front being three miles long at onetime. It then backburned during Good Friday andEaster Saturday, finally being beaten on EasterSaturday afternoon. A full report is contained later inthis Journal along with some fascinating photographs!
Precise shooting requiresan unwavering concentration inthe center of the action. Your rifleis a key factor to success. The R 93LRS helps ensure accuracy. It is areliable, high performing rifle that offersstraight and smooth repeating in theaiming position. Not having to changeyour posture gives you the time andenergy you need to concentrate on thetarget and use your skills to the fullest.For further information contact your local dealer or:Beechwood Equipment • PO Box 162 • Weybridge • Surreysales@beechwoodequipment.com • www.blaser.deTel: 01932 847365 Fax: 01932 853994Firearms Advice ServiceMembers are reminded that John Horton offers afirearms legislation and licensing advice service. Hecan be contacted on Tuesdays and Thursdays on 01483797777 ext 132.Amendment to Bisley BibleOn page vi under the headings 2005 and Elected,please add CAJ Oliver-Bellasis and JA McAllister.The BarnThe National Rifle Association are pleased to offer theBarn for let. Rental offers are invited for a lease ofbetween 10 and 21 years, to be received by JeremyStaples by first post on 1 September 2003.In line with normal policy the NRA reserves the rightnot to have to accept the highest or any other bid.Viewing can be arranged by prior booking onweekdays with Sherril Dixon ext 135.CaravansWith reference to the new scale of charging forcaravans as detailed on page 5 of the Winter 2002Journal. For the avoidance of doubt, the caravans weremeasured based on the length of the body of thecaravan excluding the tow bar. If any individualwishes to discuss their individual caravanmeasurements, please do not hesitate to contact SherrilDixon, Accommodation Office ext 135.NRA Aunts and Uncles SchemeJuly 2003This has become, and is recognised as, one of thefinest schemes of its kind in any sport anywherein the world.It is open to any firer from any country or countyshooting TR and F Class who would like helpduring the Imperial Meeting. It is not restrictedto less experienced firers and novices.If anyone would like to have an Aunt or an Uncleto help over shooting matters, do please get intouch with me. Likewise, anyone withappropriate experience wishing to be an Aunt orUncle will be more than welcome to join the team.Again, do please contact me.Tim ElliottLark Hill, Haynes West End,Bedfordshire MK45 3RBTelephone and fax: 01234 740334Mobile telephone: 07932 706171E-mail: tje@easynet.co.uk9
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