27.09.2008

We have had confirmation that the Horsford range has been approved for fullbore shooting. There are restrictions which still effectively limit use at 100 yards to rimfire and other low powered cartridges. However, at 25 yards we are now able to shoot most calibres up to 7.62x51. Please look carefully at the figures below:

Maximum muzzle velocity @ 100 yards - 2000fps

Maximum muzzle energy @ 100 yards - 350ft-lbs

Maximum muzzle velocity @ 25 yards - 2850fps

Maximum muzzle energy @ 25 yards - 2660ft-lbs

The ‘prone only’ restriction has been lifted and you may now shoot standing, seated or prone at both 100 and 25 yards.

While the new allowances still fall short of what many people had hoped for, this is an important milestone in the history of the range. After many years of being restricted to smallbore, the return of fullbore is most welcome. I am told that the leaseholders are now looking into modifications which will allow for fullbore at 100 yards. This is probably several years away and will require much investment. Our club will be contributing in any way possible and your continued support is very much appreciated.

30.12.2007

Following the departure of several members recently, we are now a club of 12. Home office guidlines state that no fewer than 10 members are permissible for a gun club. We are hoping that the anticipated return of fullbore will bring fresh interest, but if any of you know someone who might like to join, please contact a club official.

06.02.2006

There is a new form for the sale/transfer of firearms and shotguns. Form WT7 is available from the Firearms Licencing Department tel. 01953 424191/93/94. It can also be downloaded from their website (see links page on this site) - enter a search for “WT7”. The downloadable version is in PDF format.

05.02.2006

Shoot dates for 2006 are now available. I will send an updated list to members as soon as possible. Shoots are on the fourth Saturday with the exceptions of October and December which are on the third Saturday.

27.12.2004

Shoot dates for 2005 are now available. I will send an updated list to members early in the new year. Shoots are on the fourth Saturday with the exceptions of May and December which are on the third Saturday.

07.12.2003

The new site is up and running. Unfortunately, the message page is barely adequate. This is down to BT as they wont allow any complex message boards or forums (unless you pay extra for webspace). I’ve had to adapt the guest book that they do allow. Because of this, I would ask that you notify me of any out-of-date messages you may have posted, eg. something for sale that you have subsequently sold. You can do this by posting another message requesting removal of the out-of-date stuff, or by e-mailing me ( Richard Thacker) at the club address.

03.01.2003

Several  people have expressed interest in having a clay shoot. If anyone has a clay trap we could use or one of those tin can throwers, please let me (Richard Thacker) know. I've no idea as yet on numbers interested or when we will have the shoot, but I hope to get something organised in the next few months. Please contact me if you are interested, have any suggestions or if you have any equipment we could use.

28.11.2002

Some good news. I've had a visit from the police firearms enquiry officer & it would seem we've been misled about guest shoots.  We had been told that it was necessary to inform the police at least 1 week in advance of the names & addresses of any guests likely to attend. In fact, all we have to do is record the details of any guests who turn up. This still means filling in a guest form, but it also means that you can bring a guest to any shoot without prior notice.  We are only allowed 12 guest days per year, but I've told the police that as we only shoot once a month, we would like every shoot to be a guest day.

27.10.2002

I've recently checked the club records & it would appear that some members haven't attended for more than six months. The club constitution states:

Any member, having not attended for a period of six months or more and having failed to contact the Club to offer an explanation, may be subject to expulsion following a meeting of the Club Committee. In any case, a member having not attended for a period of twelve months will automatically be expelled from the Club and his/her absence and expulsion reported to the police. 

The six month ruling doesn't really apply anymore as we no longer shoot twice a month, but the Club is bound by law to report any member who hasn't attended for 12 months. That member might well lose their firearm licence as a result. 

24.06.2002

Club membership has now entered double figures, eleven to be exact. We still need new blood & if any of you would like to bring a guest or prospective member, let me (Richard Thacker) know & I'll send the relevant forms (dull but required by law) to you. Also, if you have any ideas about making club shoots more challenging/entertaining etc. please contact me.

25.05.2002

More changes I'm afraid. We are now required to monitor the amount of ammunition used at each shoot. This comes not from the police, but from the range owner, who has to replace sand in the back stop after a set number of rounds has been fired. When you have finished shooting for the day, please record your approximate usage in the space provided on the 'Sign-In' form. 

27.04.2002

There is now an on-line guest information form. All you have to do is complete the form & submit it. The results are automatically emailed to the Club address. You should receive a confirmation email within 3 days.  

21.04.2002

As you have gathered, the Club now has a website & a dedicated email address. The purpose is to aid  both administration & communication. We are now required to give much more detailed information to the police with regard to who attends shoots, what guns they use & who they bring as guests etc. etc. This unfortunately means lots of paperwork. The Guest Information form is of particular importance as the police must be notified of any guest days & any attending guests well in advance. It is possible to download this form & fill it out on a pc. You can then attach it to an email & send it to the Club. If you are struggling to do this, contact Richard Thacker who will be more than happy to help. You are also advised to read a copy of the Club Constitution to familiarise yourself with some of the changes in the way we have to do things.