Range closers because of Covid-19

[bnz41]

News Flash it must be bad in the US they have cancelled the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot this year....... what are they going to do with all that .50cal

[Racalman]

Yesterday they reported no new domestic cases.

I don't believe that. This is China we're talking about.

And on the subject, they started this with their medieval trade in animal parts, so they should compensate the rest of the world for the ensuing chaos.

[Sim G]

Ah well, I can't compete with that logic...

[snayperskaya]

Obviously with the announcement from the government last night Minsterley Ranges is now closed.

[Alpha1]

Ministry Of Defence ranges closed to Civilians until July.

[Mauserbill]

Hello
Bolton rifle and Pistol club ranges closed until further notice, in line with the government directive.

[IainWR]

National Shooting Centre Bisley closed to all except police / military.

[Dark Skies]

National Shooting Centre Bisley closed to all except police / military.

Is the NRA going to discuss taking into account 'good reason / reasonable use' requirements that may be lowered due to the pandemic preventing shooting when the year is done?
I think the current general rule of thumb a lot of forces take into account is that each firearm possessed ought to be used at least three times in a year to qualify for 'good reason'.

[Dellboy]

i can see it now in a couple of years

' DID YOUR CLUB OR WORKPLACE PUT YOU AT UNNECESSARY RISK OF INFECTION FROM CORVID 19 ? '
CONTACT US ON A NO WIN NO FEE BASIS
YOU COULD BE OWED ££££££££

[Sim G]

National Shooting Centre Bisley closed to all except police / military.

Is the NRA going to discuss taking into account 'good reason / reasonable use' requirements that may be lowered due to the pandemic preventing shooting when the year is done?
I think the current general rule of thumb a lot of forces take into account is that each firearm possessed ought to be used at least three times in a year to qualify for 'good reason'.

Para 13.53 of the Guidance already covers this, I'd say;

"13.53 Target shooters may be expected to use their firearms fairly regularly, say three or more times a year. The police should consider on renewal whether “good reason” continues in respect of all firearms held for this purpose. However, failure to shoot in a year should be regarded as grounds for further enquiries to be made, rather than the automatic partial revocation of the certificate for lack of “good reason”. For example, there may be personal circumstances such as illness, working away (where this is not to be repeated regularly), or practice for a particular competition that may preclude the use of all the firearms concerned. In some cases, competitions for unusual or older arms may be few each year. Owners, and especially collectors, may also not want to regularly shoot old, historic, and valuable firearms, thus avoiding excessive wear and tear."