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A notice from the Home Office, working on preparations for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union on 29 March.
A chilly Saturday at the beginning of December saw the trial of the Scottish Target Shooting Disability Inclusion Training (DIT) Course, a course to help target shooting clubs be more confident and when working with disabled shooters and members of the public.
The NRA has released an invitation to all ICFRA affiliated bodies to inform them that the Imperial Meeting in 2019 will be the 150th meeting and in 2019 the America Match will also be included to mark this special anniversary. The Scottish Captain, Alan Haggerty, would like add his own message for all Scottish full bore shooters…
STS has been provided with a statement by Police Scotland that it has been asked to share with the shooting community to explain the process if someone has concerns around the health of individual in possession of a Firearm, Shotgun or Air Weapon Certificate and provide helplines that people can contact.
STS is looking for nominations for the Bob Aitken Service to Shooting Award, recognising those who have contributed so much to helping the sport in Scotland. Get your nominations in by 28 February 2019.
STS welcomes amendments tabled by the UK Government to the Offensive Weapons Bill which removes the proposed ban on .50 calibre rifles.
The Home Office has published a ‘technical notice’ on European Firearms Passes (EFPs). The notice sets out what the position would be in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
STS is starting the process of developing our new strategic plan and because this is fundamental to how we operate, we are keen to get the views of as many people as possible. Have your say at: https://scottargetshoot.typeform.com/to/KSDukf
The First Reading of the Offensive Weapons Bill took place on 20 June; this is a formal procedure so no debate took place. The date for the Second Reading has not yet been announced. The Bill, which is a reaction by the UK Government to the recent rise in serious violence, seeks to extend the prohibitions on possession of firearms to…