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Posted: **Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:04 pm**

Chapuis wrote:Bobcat I think it would be a good idea for you to look up the H.O. guidance regarding teaching your daughter to shoot and the possible limitations regarding exemptions from the firearms act dependent on age and circumstances.
Also have a look at the MOD document on Range design criteria and specifications JSP 403 to give you some ideas about suitable backstops for your "indoor range". Shredded tyre actually makes a very good bullet catcher if used correctly but has certain limitations.

She is 17 so according to the law that I can see that is allowed please correct me if I am wrong.
Thank you for doc details will have a look.

dromia wrote:Also check with the firearms certification department as making a range, especially for others to use, is different from having permission to shoot and zero on your own land.

The insurance implications of such an initiative should also be investigated as should the possible need for any planning involvement.

Be aware that firearms certification departments also monitor forums such as these.

Hi Dromia thanks for the advice really more for personnel use. I have no interest in creating or running a range. I just was wondering if anyone new of a decent material for a back stops that I had not thought about. Basically just be able to zero in and teach out of the rain .

Posted: **Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:15 pm**

So you are hoping to take advantage of the estate rifle exemption.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:13 am**

buy a few IBC's, remove the cage and fill with tyres and then sand. job done.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:08 am**

If it's only 22 would the showmans/gallery rifle rules apply?

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:18 am**

shugie wrote:If it's only 22 would the showmans/gallery rifle rules apply?

It could, but you'd need to get insurance and that is the problem, also convincing the powers that be that you are actually conducting or carrying on a miniature rifle range needs to be thought about.
Not impossible, but not as easy as just saying "I'm gonna shoot in my shed, so it is a range".

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:31 am**

What about a wall of sandbags in front of a wall of railway sleepers? That ought to be plenty sufficient.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:54 am**

If you are an NRA member you are entitled to ask the NRA for advice. Contact the Safety Legal & Technical Officer 01483 797777 ext 154 or legal@nra.org.uk .

Posted: **Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:05 am**

Thank you all for your help and advice.

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