Preamble Information contained in the Annual Report & Financial Statements for FY 2023-2024 has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the latest Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP – FRS 102 (3rd edition)). The Annual Return April 2023-March 2024 lists the Trustees in post after the AGM in January 2024, and includes...
Author: Jayne Lawley Morris (Jayne Lawley Morris)
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Government announces plans to strengthen Firearms Licensing Controls following Public Consultation
The Government has published its response to the 2023 public consultation on firearms licensing controls, outlining new planned measures to enhance public safety. The consultation, initiated by the previous Government, sought views on recommendations made following the tragic shootings in Keyham, Plymouth (2021) and the Isle of Skye (2022), as well as recommendations from the...
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Approval for Long Barrelled Handgun Level 3 competitions in Great Britain Under IPSC Rules
In a landmark decision, the UKPSA (United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association) has received IPSC Presidential and IPSC Executive committee approval to adopt the .22 IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) Handgun rules for the Great Britain region for level 3 competitions. This development marks a significant step forward for Long barrelled Handgun competitors in Great Britain,...
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Changes on Council
Most of you will know that the UKPSA is operated by volunteers drawn from the membership. Currently the Executive roles are voted for by the members at the AGM and then other members are appointed into roles by the Exec to form the Council (who make the decisions on running the UKPSA) and act as...
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Digital Membership Cards and more
At the end of January, you should have received an invitation to download a digital membership card. This is part of the ongoing upgrade and development to the membership system to provide us with a seamless membership provision. The details on the digital card include your credentials such as safety courses and RO status. We...
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Join Our Dynamic Team!
Are you an organised, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UKPSA? We are currently seeking an Interim Secretary to join our dynamic team and help us achieve our goals. This will be a short-term appointment covering the period until the next AGM, when a permanent secretary will be...
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Handgun World Shoot XX
The IPSC Handgun World Shoot XX is taking place in South Africa during September 2025. Any UKPSA member, with an appropriate competition licence that would like to take part should contact handgun@ukpsa.org . There will be group zoom call to update those interested of the current situation and issues surrounding attendance Justin Cooper Head of Handgun CommissionHandgun...
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Fighting the Lead Ban: A Message from the Regional Director
In view of the recent HSE proposals published last week, outlining the restriction of lead ammunition, I wanted to share an update with you on our plans. The proposals have significant implications for the shooting community, with wide-reaching effects on target shooting-in particular practical shotgun. While the intention to address environmental concerns is understood and...
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Update From The Treasurer
At the AGM last January, members urged Council to stop hoarding funds and start investing in our sport. We’ve taken that to heart! So far this year we have distributed £22,500 in Match Grants (to support the running of Matches) and £42,653 in Club Development Grants (to improve range facilities). That is a whopping £65,153...