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antique firearm and obsolete cartridge law change
The law on antique firearms is changing. Some cartridges are being removed from the obsolete list, whilst, very helpfully, others are being added. If you or someone you know possesses in particular antique pistols, then please read on.
Lead: unavoidable train crash or a battle for our destiny?
An update from SACS on the lead ammunition situation including joint working and the latest on a UK version of the European Chemicals Agency.
PSNI FEB pauses firearm magazine application scheme
Following a constructive meeting with shooting representative bodies, PSNI Firearms & Explosives Branch has now paused its ill-thought firearms magazine application and registration scheme and is working with SACS and partners on a solution.
Bird flu outbreak - Glenrothes
Following on from our post about bird flu and catching up game birds in Scotland yesterday, we have now heard that there has been an outbreak at a game bird rearing facility near Glenrothes.
**IMPORTANT** AVIAN INFLUENZA - SCOTLAND GUIDANCE NOT TO CATCH UP GAMEBIRDS
Scottish Government Disease Control Branch confirm the legal position for catching up gamebirds and give guidance not to do it. More details in article.
SACS response to the Home Office firearms safety consultation
SACS response to the Home Office firearms safety consultation, which covers high muzzle energy rifles, airguns, miniature rifle ranges and components of ammunition with criminal intent.
ANOTHER LYNX REINTRODUCTION PROJECT
Another attempt at Lynx reintroduction to review, engage with and respond to. The principal that SACS stands by is that local people should have an absolute veto on any reintroductions.
Northern Ireland - shooting & country sports during lockdown
Following newly updated guidance on Coronavirus legislation wording, SACS is able to confirm that in Northern Ireland shooting and country sports can be conducted as exercise within the current household restrictions.
2020-21 end of gamebird season advice
The main bodies involved with Scottish shooting and game management have produced information about the current lockdown and the end of the 2020-21 gamebird season. This is available on request.
ENGLAND LOCKDOWN - OUTDOOR SHOOTING ACTIVITIES PERMITTED AS EXERCISE
IMPORTANT ENGLAND UPDATE 07.01.2021
We have updated our England guidance to clarify that during the lockdown outdoor shooting activities are permitted as a form of exercise as long as you stay local and keep within the household restrictions.
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