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...
The UKPSA have issued a new Match Director’s Handbook (MDH) which replaces the 2021 version with immediate effect. This Handbook provides members and clubs with all the information they need to host a UKPSA/IPSC registered or sanctioned competition. The new MDH can be found on the UKPSA website under ‘Officials’ and then ‘Match Official Documents’ or alternatively...
Six months into my first year as Treasurer and finally all the handover activities have finished. Anybody who has been involved in running a club will know how painful it is to get the Banks to transfer authorities. The Association has been busy this year and there have been a lot of finance decisions and...
Random Shots – latest news A very well done to all those NROI members who worked hard through the weather (both extremes!) at the Scottish and British Masters to put on a couple of cracking level 3 matches. Lots of positive feedback coming in about all your efforts. I am pleased to confirm that we...
Random Shots – latest news As I write this the European Handgun Championship has just finished, and I have returned home tired, happy, and with more than the odd mosquito bite – a hazard of a hotel next to the Danube! There is something magical about a major IPSC event, the sound of gunfire pretty...
Random Shots – latest news In July I worked at the Level 3 Mini Rifle match at Silverstone Shooting Centre, a brilliant venue with a lot of potential for the future. Along with many excellent match officials I had the pleasure of working with an old friend, who has returned to UKPSA after many years...
Here’s a quick explanation of IPSC Shotgun from the UKPSA, this is our most popular discipline at present. UKPSA Members also travel to compete in handgun events, this short video shows Maria Guschina, the reigning IPSC Ladies Production World Champion, on her way to victory in Thailand at the IPSC 30 years Anniversary Championship.
FAC Help HO Guide on Firearms Licensing Law FAC suggested wording We constantly get asked by both Police forces and members for suitable wording for shotguns on FACs. We have suggested the following wording to the Home Office: The shotguns to which this certificate relates may be used in recognised practical target shooting disciplines, as...
