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

The Classic Gun Company

Jim Hallams new (and long awaited) website featuring a plethora of high quality guns and accessories ranging from antique ball moulds to Section 5 pistols. A great resource for that hard to find, quality item (and right next to Bisley too)!

The Classic Gun Company

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