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Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 7:16 am
by Dellboy
Duey wrote:As I understand it, if a farmer asked you to attend and shoot pigeons for crop protection then that is classed as essential as it’s protecting food chain but obviously it would be for individuals and not a group of mates
A friends son was asked to shoot the pigeons on a farm, he called the firearms department (Warwickshire)and they said that was ok but stalking of deer was not
in Essex you contact the police tell them where you are going and get a number . If challenged you quote the number . it has to be with the landholders permision and safe distancing
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:52 pm
by Mauserbill
Shooting sports
Outdoor Clays, target shooting we usually are 2M apart or can do so easily
And below narrative allows for the travel.
Are ranges going to re-open please post, what is happening at your location.
Extract from PMs lockdown release
Tennis, Fishing and unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday - Government
People will be allowed to play tennis and go fishing from Wednesday as the Government eases lockdown restrictions to allow for unlimited outdoor exercise.
The Government's coronavirus recovery strategy said that from May 13, people will be allowed to exercise "as many times each day as they wish" with one other person from outside their household.
People will also be allowed to drive to parks and other open spaces "irrespective" of how far away they are located.
While recreational activities such as tennis and angling will be permitted, team sports will not be allowed "except with members of your own household", the strategy, which was published on Monday, said.
Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and "ticketed outdoor leisure venues" - where there is a higher risk of close contact - also remain off-limits under step one of the plans.
The reopening of such leisure facilities may only be "fully possible significantly later" depending on the reduction in infections, it added.
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 3:13 pm
by Polchraine
Tennis ... they often get closer than 2m and after wiping their sweating brow with their hand take hold of the tennis ball, a few seconds later the other payer may well hold that same ball ... Does not sound too good to me.
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 5:25 pm
by snayperskaya
Polchraine wrote:Tennis ... they often get closer than 2m and after wiping their sweating brow with their hand take hold of the tennis ball, a few seconds later the other payer may well hold that same ball ... Does not sound too good to me.
The bigger question is how do you play basketball whilst remaining 2m away from everyone else???.......
Are there that many people desperate to play basketball?.
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 4:59 pm
by Plumose
All of these are with members of your household plus one non-member aren't they?
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 5:11 pm
by kennyc
Bisley is opening from the end of May (23rd limited access at weekends )
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 5:23 pm
by dromia
"Dear NRA Member
Coronavirus Update: 13th May 2020
Please see below the latest update which has been posted on the NRA website and other social media platforms this afternoon:
Coronavirus Update – 13th May 2020
Shooting Resumes at Bisley – Saturday 23rd May 2020
We welcomed the recently published Government guidance that allows, from today, the re-opening of outdoor sports facilities.
Staff are now finalising plans for a limited re-opening of Bisley ranges, initially weekends only, commencing Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2020 on:-
Rifle Ranges
Electronic targets only, one hour slots, one firer per target
Century Range (100, 300 and 600 yards)
Stickledown Range (900 and 1,000 yards)
Shotgun Ranges
4 layouts – English and Olympic Skeet, DTL, OT
Range bookings can be made from 0900 Tuesday 19th May.
The safety of our staff and shooters is our prime concern, and the experience of shooting at Bisley will be very different to normal. Detailed instructions, procedures and Risk Assessments will published Monday 18th May.
Finally a heartfelt plea – please do not try to contact the NRA offices to enquire about shooting at Bisley until Tuesday 19th May; the lion share of queries will be answered by the documents we will publish on Monday 18th.
Stay safe – we are looking forward to welcoming shooters back to Bisley, and will be thinking of those who decide to stay at home.
"
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 5:43 am
by Mauserbill
Hello
Thanks for the update "Best news"
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 7:24 pm
by nigelc
Good news about Bisley, but has any one heard that their local range is re-opening?
Re: Timeframe release of the lockdown for open air ranges ?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 7:30 pm
by mag41uk
nigelc wrote:Good news about Bisley, but has any one heard that their local range is re-opening?
Yes - mine is end of next week. By appointment on an hourly basis.