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Friday, 28 March 2008 |
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Aim
for National Shooting Week in this Olympic year
28th
March 2008
Shooting schools and clubs across the UK
will open their doors to the public during National Shooting Week from 3
- 11 May 2008. Around 200 public open days are being
organised so people can try shooting for the very first time in this
special Olympic year
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Anyone can try one of the most popular
participation sports in a safe and friendly environment. Shooting is
one of the most inclusive Olympic and Paralympic sports, where gender,
age and disability are no barriers to success. National Shooting Week
is a Government-backed initiative and organised by the Countryside Alliance on
behalf of the British Shooting Sports Council (BSSC), the umbrella body
for shooting sports.
Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister of Sport said: “UK
teams are terrific at winning international medals for shooting so I
welcome National Shooting Week as a responsible initiative to promote
the sport ahead of Beijing 2008 and London 2012.” The
week is aimed at people who have never experienced target shooting
before. Complete beginners who would like to give it a shot can find
out where their nearest shooting event is during the week by going to www.nationalshootingweek.co.uk
Organiser,
Rob Gray, said: “This is a sport we’re good at,
which makes a change. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, shooting
accounted for 23 out of the UK’s
116 medals. A crack team will travel to Beijing this
summer and we expect to score in London 2012. We’re hoping
that one or two future Olympic stars will take their first ever shots
during National Shooting Week. A national shooting week
booklet can be downloaded by
clicking here
For further information please contact Robert Gray on 0207 840
9212 / 07917 476318 or
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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Overview of New Firearms Licensing Code - Republic of Ireland 25th March 2008 Countryside Alliance Ireland is pleased to announce that an overview on the New Firearms Licensing Code is now available for viewing or downloading. To view or download click here. This brief has been issued jointly by all members of the Firearms Consultative Panel. |
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Friday, 21 March 2008 |
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Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1
Training Course
21st March 2008
 Countryside Alliance Ireland is pleased to
announce that the British Deer Society is holding a Level 1 Deer
Stalking Training Course on the 7th and 8th and the 14th and 15th of
June 2008 at Colebrooke Northern Ireland. The course is based on four
days instruction, which includes all assessments and offering
successful students the DSC 1 Certificate. The course is delivered by
experienced, professional instructors and covers over 20 deer and
stalking related subjects.
The cost of the course
is £285 and includes all assessment fees, DMQ registration,
and a comprehensive 326 page manual.
For details and
additional information please contact:
The British Deer Society
Training Ltd
The Walled Garden,
Burgate Manor
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
SP6 1EF
Tel: 01425 655434 or
+441425 655434 from the RoI
E-mail:
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Website: www.bds.org.uk
THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY
ARE LEADERS IN DEER RELATED TRAINING
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Monday, 03 December 2007 |
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Find below detailed information from Stena regarding the carrying of Firearms & Ammunition on their Ferries
Full details are available on the Stena website by clicking here
Dangerous goods (including firearms & ammunition) It is not permitted to travel with Dangerous Goods (which include flammable liquids or gases, corrosive or toxic goods, etc), firearms or ammunition without our prior written permission; compliance with all applicable regulations, and any appropriate or relevant licences, need to be adhered to by the person responsible for the vehicle.
Firearms, sporting weapons and ammunition will only be carried in accordance with strict Company Policy, which take into consideration all the statutory and/or legislative regulations that are applicable to our Routes at the time of travel.
These items must be declared to the Company at least 24 hours prior to the date of departure and again at the check-in booth / desk on arrival at the port.
As legislation can change we reserve the right to amend our terms and conditions of carriage accordingly at short notice.
Carriage of Firearms The safe transport of firearms is strictly regulated on all routes. It is a requirement that any firearm is always supported by the issue of a licence which is appropriate to the country of departure and/or destination, which should be available for inspection if requested.
When a vehicle (or passenger) carrying firearms arrives at the port our Duty Manager and the Port Security will then be notified and locally documented procedures will then be implemented to ensure that the following actions occurs, as appropriate:
Foot passengers • If a foot passenger will be carrying firearms the customer must declare so at the time of booking and then at the check-in desk upon arrival at the port. • On arrival at the port of departure foot passengers should surrender any firearm and provide appropriate certificates at Foot passenger check-in. • The Stena Line Duty Manager and Port Security will be notified. • Firearms surrendered by foot passengers will be conveyed by the Stena Line Duty Manager or his representative to the Ship' s master or nominated deputy for safe keeping. • The firearm will be returned to disembarking foot passengers on board the vessel in the destination port. A representative of Stena Line must then escort the passenger out of the port.
Vehicles • If a vehicle will be carrying firearms the customer must declare so at the time of booking and then at the check-in booth upon arrival at the port. • The Stena Line Duty Manager and Port Security will be notified. Locally documented procedures will ensure that the following action occurs:
The firearms will remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing provided that: a) The firearms are out of sight locked in the boot or other secure area within the vehicle. b) The loading officer or his nominated deputy has confirmed that all doors to the vehicle are locked.
• The port and ship will ensure that measures are implemented to enable the identification of vehicles carrying firearms whilst they are within the Port area and on board ship.
When the ship arrives at its destination the procedure will operate in reverse according to local documented procedures in that port.
Carriage of Ammunition A maximum of 1000 cartridges of UN Class 1.4s may be carried in a private vehicle without documentation provided that the cartridges are in the original manufacturers packaging.
Quantities in excess of this amount, or which are not Class 1.4s, must be declared and carried according to the full provisions of the IMDG Code; and only if the vessels "Dangerous Goods Document of Compliance" permits such carriage*.
The ammunition will remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing provided that: a) The ammunition is out of sight locked in the boot or other secure area within the vehicle. b) The loading officer or his nominated deputy has confirmed that all doors to the vehicle are locked. c) Vehicle passengers will remain under close supervision until they have left the car deck.
When the ship arrives at its destination the procedure will operate in reverse according to local documented procedures in that port.
Ammunition is prohibited for carriage on Stena Express (Lynx) services in all circumstances.
Further information, if necessary, can be obtained from the Duty Manager at the port of departure.
*Ammunition in higher quantities which would only be carried when supported by a Dangerous Goods declaration must be booked and ticketed via our Freight Department (and this will also be dependent on the vessel / route requested, and if it is authorised to do so according to statutory vessel certification). These enquiries should be referred to our Freight Reservations department:-
Calling from UK - 0845 070 4000 Calling from outside UK - 44 (0)870 850 3535 Calling from Republic of Ireland - 01 204 7722 |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
| Shooting Seasons for Deer | | Species of Deer | Northern Ireland | Dublin & Wicklow | Republic of Ireland- Kerry | All other counties | Scotland | England and Wales | | Red Stags | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | No season | 1st September to 28th February | 1st July to 20th October | 1st August to 30th April | | Red Hinds | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 28th February | No season | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15 February | 1st November to last day in February | | Sika Stags | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st August to 30th April | 1st August to 30th April | | Sika Hinds | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 28th February | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15th February | 1st November to last day in February | | Fallow Bucks | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st August to 30th April | 1st August to 30th April | | Fallow Does | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15th February | 1st November to last day in February | | Roe Bucks | | | | | 1st May to 20th October | 1st April to 31stOctober | | Roe Does | | | | | 21st October to last day in February | 1st November to last day in February |
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