Popsbengo Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 I've had a message from the NRA regarding the use of MoD ranges managed by DIO. They're closing again from Sunday night (tonight) to comply with the latest CV19 Gov. controls. A bummer for the clubs and members reliant on military ranges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Any excuse to bump the civvies from range...It would be a relatively easy exercise to accommodate the latest rules....a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean c Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Our club has a shoot this morning so we got in just in time. We only shoot at one military range to extend the distance members can shoot and aren’t reliant on military ranges though so we’re lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Many are not as fortunate though .Personally a member of a couple of clubs that have ranges independent of the Mod but they are a hike.My closest range is 15 minutes away....but Mod and closed after today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 $hit...Offas were due to shoot at Warminster this coming Thursday. We haven’t heard if it’s on or off yet, can only assume it’s now off?!? 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 I was hoping to get there as well! Stupid call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, DaveT said: I was hoping to get there as well! Stupid call. I've been told that Warminster is "staying open" - as reported by someone from Offa's after todays shoot. Well worth checking with them? It's not what the NRA reported but it could be good news - here's hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Well that would be great news! Fingers crossed as I’ve got too many .338 rounds I need to chew through! 💥🥳😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hard to fathom why it would be the exception but fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Looks like Warminster is off for Thursday 17th. Ive received no notification from the club secretary that it’s been cancelled (nice work there...thanks!) but lucky I checked the website tonight. Apparently due to the COVID restrictions. Best double check with whomever you can before you travel for a no show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Catch-22 said: Looks like Warminster is off for Thursday 17th. Ive received no notification from the club secretary that it’s been cancelled (nice work there...thanks!) but lucky I checked the website tonight. Apparently due to the COVID restrictions. Best double check with whomever you can before you travel for a no show. The reason I left Offa's was the complete lack of communication and outright rudeness and arrogance. John Masefield ran a great club, top bloke and much respected. Then there's the new chap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Popsbengo said: The reason I left Offa's was the complete lack of communication and outright rudeness and arrogance. John Masefield ran a great club, top bloke and much respected. Then there's the new chap... Yes, I’ve been mulling a move on from the club. Trouble is being in S Wales, the ranges further north are just too far unless doing overnights. There are plenty of lovely ranges close by but we can never get on them. I’m thinking I need to book some private days in at Bisley, particularly Stickledown. I’ve not been to Bisley before so don’t know the process/procedure, whether you use electronic targets or arrange for a marker (how do you do that even??) etc but will have to check them out online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 You are right about John Macefield, he was a pleasant chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I’ve just been told that Kingsbury is re-opening. Can any regular, pre CV19 restrictions, Kingsbury users confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Brillo said: I’ve just been told that Kingsbury is re-opening. Can any regular, pre CV19 restrictions, Kingsbury users confirm this? The Offas calendar note that planned Kingsbury A shoots for 27th and 29th Sept and 10th plus 25th Oct have all been cancelled. There are no comments/notes as to why they’ve been cancelled but can only assume it’s COVID related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Catch-22 said: Yes, I’ve been mulling a move on from the club. Trouble is being in S Wales, the ranges further north are just too far unless doing overnights. There are plenty of lovely ranges close by but we can never get on them. I’m thinking I need to book some private days in at Bisley, particularly Stickledown. I’ve not been to Bisley before so don’t know the process/procedure, whether you use electronic targets or arrange for a marker (how do you do that even??) etc but will have to check them out online. Electronic targets are pretty good, have experienced a few issues now and then but generally OK. You simply go online and book a range, assuming you are an NRA member, or your club organises. As a note, because the electronic targets are pretty slick you will chew thru' a lot of ammo or more important you can book 2 distances in a morning or afternoon session and have plenty of time to shoot both i.e. 900/1000. Last time, a few weeks ago, the process was book online then rock up on the day and go direct to the firing point on Stickledown, there is a gazebo with your lane information and a radio waiting, you drive to and park behind the 1000 yard line, if shooting 900 you walk your kit down to the 900 from the 1000 and start shooting (after the hooter!). Actually much more efficient that pre C-19 IMHO. T as to closing the ranges - bloody morons, no reason as far as I can see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I did a couple of hours on Century this morning at 300yds............got through 60 rounds and still had time for tea and bread pudding............ The book and pay online system is miles better than hanging around in the range office, but do make sure you have your shooters card and membership/affiliation card with you as there may be spot checks. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 >>>The book and pay online system is miles better than hanging around in the range office, Isnt it just! If anyone from the NRA reads this please dont go back to the old system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Ok thanks all, especially Terry for the low down on how the day runs. If I’m honest, I can’t see a shoot happening with ODRC until 2021, so until then I think I’ll have to book some sessions at Bisley. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Catch-22 said: Ok thanks all, especially Terry for the low down on how the day runs. If I’m honest, I can’t see a shoot happening with ODRC until 2021, so until then I think I’ll have to book some sessions at Bisley. Cheers! Sorry for teaching granny to suck eggs if you know this already : you have to be a personal NRA member to book ranges (or go as a guest of one). Your club can make a booking if they have purchased a range pass but you can't book directly as a member of an affiliated club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 >>>The book and pay online system is miles better than hanging around in the range office, Isnt it just! If anyone from the NRA reads this please dont go back to the old system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Popsbengo said: Sorry for teaching granny to suck eggs if you know this already : you have to be a personal NRA member to book ranges (or go as a guest of one). Your club can make a booking if they have purchased a range pass but you can't book directly as a member of an affiliated club. Ah ok, didn’t know that. Obviously I have my affiliate membership via ODRC, so I’ll have to get my own personal membership sorted before I book. I have every other Friday off, so I’d like to take advantage of that and visit Bisley as much as possible. For too long have my beauties languished in the safe. They need to be broken out and given a good shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Catch-22 said: I have every other Friday off, so I’d like to take advantage of that and visit Bisley as much as possible. For too long have my beauties languished in the safe. They need to be broken out and given a good shooting! Catch, the M4 is murder on Friday’s, especially the return trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Yup, you need to be an individual member, hence my comment: 'You simply go online and book a range, assuming you are an NRA member, or your club organises.' If you can get a couple of you from ODRC then the club can book for you - but you'd need the clubs NRA card to book in on the day (in theory). Concur whole heartedly re. the current C-19 driven system, please for the love of God NRA do not go back 'to the way its always been done' 😒 T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted September 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, terryh said: Yup, you need to be an individual member, hence my comment: 'You simply go online and book a range, assuming you are an NRA member, or your club organises.' If you can get a couple of you from ODRC then the club can book for you - but you'd need the clubs NRA card to book in on the day (in theory).... Only if ODRC have purchased a Range Card for the year - it's a bolt-on to affiliation and insurance fees. One can be purchased anytime. I recently added one to our club so we can book ranges for our members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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