Latest News
Website Updated 19th July 2026
All Scores Updated /MoD booking July 26th / Work Party / Bisley Bible /
Club Member Achieves Winner in World Shoot Championship: After taking part in the very recent World Shoot Championships in Ireland - Steve Lane is now World Champion Gold Medallist in the Centre Fire Timed Precision Rifle event. (X Class)
MoD Booking July 26th: Barton Road Range is on for July 26th. We have 21 attendees so far, we may have to put closure on any new guests? No other dates are available until at least maybe October.
Club Competition Scores: All competitions closed on 30th June. All general scores will be updated by 02/07/26. Practical scores 5/7/26
Range Maintenance: The second Work Party date will be Sunday August 23rd. Still jobs that can be done before then..? Volunteers required?
NRA Range Rules 2026: The 'Bisley Bible' is now available from the NRA. Volume 1-3 relates mostly to Safety. The Bible can be downloaded here: https://nra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/NRA-Handbook-2026-volumes-1-3-the-Bisley-bible-complete.pdf The latest Gallery Rifle & Pistol Handbook 2026 is now available. here: https://nra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GRP-Handbook-2026.pdf
Other recent Rules and Guidance here: https://mailchi.mp/nra.org.uk/membership-renewals-1619196?e=71cfbff441 Note particularly Sighting In Rifles!
Help Renewing Your FAC: If you need a GP letter to support your FAC renewal? several members have used and recommend 'ShootCert' who will collect your medical records for you from your GP within four weeks £95. www.shootcert.co.uk
Lead Ban Update September 2026 (NRA) Here: https://mailchi.mp/nra/government-restrictions-on-lead-ammunition-new-code-of-practice-for-de-leading-ranges?e=71cfbff441 https://nra.org.uk/final-report-on-the-prohibition-of-lead-ammunition-for-outdoor-shooting/
Firearms Licensing (Herts, Beds & Cambs - quotation) Please note: We're aware of the delays some applicants have experienced and recognise the impact these have had. We're committed to reducing waiting times and improving the service we provide. The improvements we've made to the service mean applications received in 2026 are being processed much more quickly.
We aim to complete renewals in 20 days, grant applications in 33 days. Please do not submit renewals any earlier than 16 weeks (112 days) from the date of expiry. This helps make sure the information you provide remains current and relevant. If you have any queries, you can contact our firearms licensing team on 01223 823506 which is is open from 10am until midday, Monday to Friday.
Firearms Licensing Fee Increase: Important Reading! https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-firearms-licensing-fees/firearms-licensing-fees-impact-assessment-accessible
Club Insurance 2026: The Club Insurance is provided as part of the recent NRA re-affiliation which re-commences
from January 1st. Note: Previous limited Personal Accident 'cover' is no longer an additional option by the NRA's Insurance providers. Please see the Members Only page for further information. Re-affiliation to the UKPSA
now includes non-optional insurance 'cover'. Again, there is no cover provided for Club
Members for Personal Accident/Personal Injuries. Members have been directed towards www.ccc3.co.uk who may be able to provide insurance cover for your personal needs.
On-site Farm Butchers: Whilst visiting our Club Range why not include a visit, by prior arrangement, to the Butchers Facility adjoining the Range where there is fresh meat from farm reared cattle and poultry? www.justwilliambutcher.com
Ballistics Calculator. This useful calculator can be found at http://ballistics.nerdulator.net/index.php. Enter the ballistic co-efficient of your bullet, bullet weight, muzzle velocity and the distance you have zeroed at and then press the 'Solve' button. You can then print off range cards, plot the bullets path or the bullets energy loss over distance. A good resource for bullet ballistic co-efficient can be found at http://www.frfrogspad.com/bcdata.htm
Potential Safety Issue 5,56mm -v- .223" What's The Difference..? NRA Shooting Illustrated 2018
As Secretary one of my responsibilities is keeping Club Members abreast of all safety issues. I make no apologies for raising this issue yet again, at least one fellow member who has always shared my concern regarding the 'use and compatibility!' of 5,56/.223 ammunition has drawn my attention to an article published in the latest 'NRA Shooting Illustrated 2018' most of the relevant pages can be viewed below. Most shooters using a combination of these calibres experience stuck cases, difficult case extraction, blown primers or a combination of all three should read this article. In most cases, after their firearms have been inspected, where necessary, often the problem has been resolved by a fairly simple reaming/re-chambering of the rifle....
Read the 2018 NRA Shooting Illustrated article here: 5.56 Nato vs .223 Remington -
What's the difference? Hard Copy available on the Club Notice Board or on request.
Previously published information and advice endorsing this subject can be read in the Bisley Bible, published annually by the NRA, see below and SAAMI.