NRA Journal - Spring 2011 - National Rifle Association

Notes from the ManagingDirector of NSCbyJeremyStaplesSince the start of the year we have been working veryhard on two exciting projects.Civil Nuclear ConstabularyMost members will know that we have been workingwith the CNC for over eighteen months with a view toredeveloping Cheylesmore range to meet their longtermtraining requirements.This work includes finalising the specification,obtaining high-level construction costs and detaileddiscussions with the Guildford Borough CouncilPlanning Officer together with negotiations of theterms.This work is, we hope, now nearing completion andwe are in detailed negotiations with the CNC. Termswill need to be approved by the Trustees and theDepartment of Energy and Climate Change before weprogress to the planning stage.In the short term the CNC have substantially increasedtheir range usage mid-week for the remainder of thisyear, which is extremely encouraging.Bisley LiveBisley Live, the Gun and Country Sports Show waslaunched at the House of Lords in mid-January andwas very well received by the fantastic turnout spreadbroadly amongst the world of shooting.Bisley Live will be a unique and highly focussed eventcatering exclusively for the target, hunting and gameshooting fraternity and will include shotgun, air riflesand .22” firearms. The event will comprise a tentedvillage, utilising the 300 yards firing point on Centuryand wrap around to include both the NCSC and theBisley Shooting Ground. Manufacturers and retailerswill showcase the very latest guns, ammunition,clothing and accessories. Working with Surrey police,we envisage that, with limited restrictions, the visitorwho wishes to try before they buy will be able to testfireselected guns.In addition to the exhibition, there will be shootingcompetitions and displays, gun and deer dogdemonstrations by the renowned trainer HowardKirby, fashion shows, talks on all matters shootingrelated and other attractions that will be advertisedin due course. There will also be extensive cateringfacilities available as well as the opportunity forcorporate entertainment.We welcome not just the experienced shooter, but alsotheir families and novices where there will be plentyof opportunity to “have a go”.Bisley Live will take place from 30 September to 2October inclusive. More information will becomeavailable on the website www.bisleylive.com.The event will generate a substantial profit for theNSC and NRA which we hope will be a fun eventwell supported by the membership. There will be anumber of restrictions placed on members at Bisleyover the weekend, which we hope to be able to keepto a minimum. Full details of these restrictions willbe available nearer the time.NRA Open DayThe next Open Day is on Saturday 30 April 2011and we will once again be looking for members tovolunteer their services to help coach and act assupport staff on the day. We are expecting in the regionof 1000 visitors. If you are able to help please contactKaren Robertson on 01483 797777 ext 146 or AmandaVaughan on 01483 797777 ext 135.WANTEDOnce-Fired BoxerCartridge CasesHPS-TR Ltd will buy your once-fired:.308 Win RUAG/RWS Headstamp.308 Win Other Boxer Headstamp.303 British PPU or HXP Headstamp.223 Rem any Boxer Headstampfor 5p per case (£50/1000).Cases must be only once-fired, notdented, not stained and not corroded.Call 01452 729888 or e-mailinfo@hps-tr.com to arrange purchase.12