HISTORIC GUNS & MILITARIA

USEFUL LINKS

Acronym

Organisation

Description/Attribute

Website

NRA

National Rifle Association of UK

The governing body of fullbore target shooting in the UK

http://www.nra.org.uk/

MLAGB

Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

The governing body for muzzle loading shooting in the UK

http://mlagb.com

BASC

British Association for Shooting & Conservation

A national representative body for sporting shooting.

http://www.basc.org.uk

BDS

British Deer Society

An organisation dedicated to the welfare of Deer in the UK

http://www.bds.org.uk/

HARC

Historic Arms Resource Centre

The reference pages of the UK NRA Historic Arms Resource Centre – Miniature calibre rifles research site.

http://rifleman.org.uk/Site_Menu.htm

NSRA

National Smallbore Rifle Association

The national governing body for all Small-bore Rifle & Pistol Target Shooting in the United Kingdom,
including Airgun and Crossbow Shooting

http://www.nsra.co.uk/

LRPC

Luton Rifle and Pistol Club

Providing local people with the opportunity to enjoy the sport of target shooting

http://home.btconnect.com/cattermole/lrpc

HBSA

Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association

An organisation dedicated to the study, collection and shooting of historical breech loading small arms

http://www.hbsa.fsnet.co.uk/

LERA

Lee Enfield Rifle Association

An organisation dedicated to the use and study of the Lee Enfield Rifle

http://www.leeenfieldrifleassociation.org.uk/

IGC

Internet Gun Club

For everyone interested in one or more of the shooting sports and the history of guns and gun makers

http://www.internetgunclub.com/

SAGBNI

Sportsmans Association

The Sportsman's Association exists to fight for the restoration of target pistol shooting as a legitimate sport and for fair and effective firearms legislation.

http://www.sagbni.co.uk/

GTA

Gun Trade Association

The GTA exists to protect, promote and assist its Members and to further the interests of the legitimate, UK, Sporting Firearms industry both here and abroad.

http://www.guntradeassociation.com/

UKPSA

United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association

The governing body of IPSC practical shooting in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

http://www.ukpsa.co.uk/

 

MET Police Firearms Licensing Pages

A very good resource for all matters pertaining to firearm and shotgun licensing (download forms etc)

http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries

 

Bedfordshire Police Firearms Licensing Pages

Useful advice and FAQ’s. Download all necessary forms.

Beds Police Firearms Licensing

 

Vintage Guns

A very good site if you need advice on buying or repairing English Shotguns and for getting reports on guns for sale; either privately, in gun shops or at auction.

http://www.vintageguns.co.uk/

 

Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House

One of the 2 proof houses in England. The museum is well worth a visit.

http://www.gunproof.co.uk/

 

Countryside Alliance

An organisation working for everyone who loves the countryside and the country way of life.

http://www.countryside-alliance.org/

 

Westlake Engineering

Target Pistols made and Muzzle loading pistols modified to use smokeless powder

http://www.westlakeengineering.com/

 

Pigeonwatch Forums

A great forum with topics ranging from game shooting, through stickmaking to legal and technical issues.

http://pigeonwatchforums.co.uk/index.php

 

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