ShootingShooting does not face an outright ban – yet. However, we should never forget that shooting faces regular threats whether through restrictions on the guns we use, the ammunition we fire, the birds we rear, the land we use or our very presence in the countryside we love. Alongside our political lobbying, winning public support is essential. Our public opinion research drives our campaign focus and ensures that we know which buttons to press. Our hugely successful Game-to-Eat campaign has increased game sales by more than 60 per cent is a direct outcome of our research and hard work. Other Alliance projects, include getting more young people involved in shooting and National Shooting Week, which has introduced thousands of newcomers to the sport, all help to create new attitudes towards shooting. |
ACPO Advise Police to Remove Unnecessary ConditionsWednesday, 22 May 2013 In a bid to reduce bureaucracy and save money in the firearms licensing process, guidance to police forces across England and Wales to remove unnecessary conditions on Firearms Certificates (FAC) have been announced today. Read moreNational Shooting Week launches with a bangMonday, 20 May 2013 National Shooting Week (NSW) runs from 25 May to 2 June this year, offering a taste of the Olympic sports of clay pigeon and target shooting to the public at a special discounted price. More than 70 shooting grounds around the country have signed up to take part in NSW, which last year saw hundreds of new people try the sport. Olympic double trap gold medallist Peter Wilson launched NSW (on Friday 17 May) at his local shooting school, Southern Counties Shooting Centre, near Dorchester, Dorset, where he has trained for many years. Read moreConcerns over Legal Aid - help reject potential "two-tier legal system"Thursday, 9 May 2013 It has come to the attention of the Countryside Alliance that the Ministry of Justice is currently reviewing the system in which Legal Aid is administered. The Countryside Alliance is concerned that this could have grave implications for those who work in the countryside and are urging members and supporters to help ensure that these proposals are not accepted in their present form to ensure that, should the need arise, those needing legal aid are represented by those with a thorough knowledge of firearms and countryside law. Read moreEC Consultation – Respond to Prevent Restrictions on ShootingTuesday, 23 April 2013 The European Commission has recently launched a public consolation with the intention of tackling gun crime within the EU. The Commission’s main objective with this consultation “on a common approach to reducing the harm caused by criminal use of firearms in the EU” is to obtain the public’s opinion on whether the EU should introduce more restrictive rules on the legal acquisition and possession of civilian firearms. Read moreHMRC - RTI and beaters - UpdateWednesday, 3 April 2013 The issue of RTI has caused confusion for many shoot owners and managers. The Countryside Alliance has been investigating this issue and seeking the advice of professionals and working directly with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Help report deer collisions on our roadsThursday, 23 May 2013 Shooting Times reports: A free smartphone app has been launched which will help to map deer casualties throughout Britain. Read moreMashomack Clay Day, New YorkThursday, 16 May 2013 Set amidst the glorious scenery of upstate New York 58 guns took part in our sporting clays competition at Mashomack Fish & Game Preserve on Saturday, 11th May. Read moreSports Minister backs National Shooting WeekTuesday, 14 May 2013 National Shooting Week will run from 25th May- 2nd June. The popular annual event has received Government support, with Sports Minister Hugh Robertson commenting "We want to encourage more young people to get involved in sport as a legacy from London 2012. Shooting is in a great position to capitalise on the gold medal success of Peter Wilson last summer and National Shooting Week will further shine a spotlight on the sport and encourage the next generation of shooters to get involved.” Read moreBarney White-Spunner urges shooters to tell Europe their viewsThursday, 25 April 2013 Countryside Alliance Executive Chairman Barney White-Spunner writes: Yet again shooting has come to the attention of Brussels. Not content with a possible ban of lead ammunition, the European Commission is now becoming increasingly concerned about gun crime. In a bid to reduce the amount of gun crime across Europe, the Commission is currently asking the public if they feel the need for increased gun controls across the continent. Read moreConcerns over Dangerous Dogs legislationTuesday, 23 April 2013 The Countryside Alliance has asked the government to limit the information available to be searched on the national databases of micro chipped dogs, to avoid it being used by dog thieves. Under new dangerous dogs legislation, from April 2016 all dogs in the UK need to be micro chipped and their owners’ details recorded. In response to a Government inquiry into the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill, the Countryside Alliance has expressed concern as to who will have access to the information held about micro chipped dogs. Read more |
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