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NSRA Affiliation No 2285

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association

Range Standing Orders and Code of Conduct for the Chipperfield Ranges

Issued by the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association

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'The Chipperfield Ranges'

Photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Redhill, Maer, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

The above photograph gives a panoramic view of The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA.

 

SSRA Memberships, Range Fees, And Chipperfield Range Standing Orders And Code Of Conduct

In order to shoot at the Chipperfield Ranges you must be a member of one of the following Membership Categories.

All users of the The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA, must be aware of and comply with the information contained within the Chipperfield Range Standing Orders and Code of Conduct.

Details of Chipperfield Range Fees.

 

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Introduction

1. Weapons and ammunition can be extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly. These orders are written to guard against accidents and ensure maximum safety.

2. Any person using these ranges for shooting must comply with these Range Orders and the Code of Conduct which follow.

3. The validity of the Range Safety Certificate is conditional on compliance with these Range Standing Orders.  You should note that should you fail to comply with these orders you are also in breach of the conditions of issue of your Firearms Certificate.

 

Range Standing Orders

These Range Standing Orders must be strictly adhered to.

1. Firing may not start on all outdoor ranges (A,B,C,D) before 9:00am and must cease by dusk or 7:00pm, whichever is the later.

1a. Air Weapons may not start shooting before 9:00am, and must cease by 9:30pm. Shooters must
leave the range by 10:00pm at the latest.

2. The Red Range Flag should be raised prior to the commencement of Shooting.  (The Flag is to be found locked in the base of the flag pole, with the same combination as the entrance barrier. The Flag should be raised on the flag pole at the Range entrance, and should be stored back in the base of the flag pole after shooting.)

3. Ammunition exceeding 0.22 caliber, or with a muzzle velocity exceeding 340m/sec, are prohibited.

3a. Only Air Rifles and Air Pistols using 0.177 caliber ammunition can be used; 0.22 caliber ammunition must not be used.

4. The maximum number of weapons which may be fired, and approved firing positions, are shown below.

 

Range
Firing Point Numbers
Distance
Maximum Number Of Weapons
Shooting Position
A Un-numbered 25 Yards
10
Prone
B 1 to 10 50 Metres
10
Prone
C 11 to 20 100 Yards
10
Prone
D 1 to 10 50 Metres
10
Prone / Standing / Kneeling / Benchrest

Ranges A, B and C should be regarded as one range for safety purposes.   Range D may operate independently from Ranges A, B and C.

 

5. When removed from their cases all weapons should have their breech flags inserted, unless being fired.  Magazine fed rifles should have the magazines removed and working parts held open, unless being fired.

6. Shooting is only authorised from the designated Firing Points, and may only commence when the butts are clear.

7. Targets may only be inspected when all users of the A, B and C Ranges have ceased firing.

8. When the instruction to unload has been given, weapons are to be unloaded in the appropriate manner, and breech flags inserted.

9. Empty cases should be collected after firing, and taken from the range or left in the box in the Clubroom.

10. Only authorized frames and targets should be used on the range.

 

Code Of Conduct

This Code of Conduct sets out the conditions of use required by the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association.

1. Range users must be Individual Members of the SSRA, or who are members of a Club affiliated to the SSRA (except at approved Open Meetings).

2. All shooters using this range should carry their own Third Party Liability Insurance.

3. Range users must 'Sign In' in the appropriate register, and those who have not paid the yearly payment must pay the fee as displayed prior to shooting.

4. Shooters must be accompanied by another person, over 18, when firing (not necessarily a shooter).

5. Where more than three persons are using the Range, by mutual agreement, one of them should act as Range Officer, who will then control the Range.

6. Smoking is not permitted on the Firing Point, Clubroom, or in any wooded area of the Range.

7. Fires are prohibited unless required for Range maintenance.

8. Users must take away all their own all refuse (there is no refuse collection facility from the range).

9. After use, the last person to leave the Range should ensure that all equipment has been put away, and all doors are locked, finally locking the gate. Items left behind on the Range or in the Clubroom are done so at the owners risk.

10. Rifles should have "Breech Flags" inserted when not in use, unless this is not possible due to the design of the Rifle.

 

1st July 1999 Onwards - Annex 'A' To Range Standing Orders, Chipperfield Ranges

Table of Authorised Frames and Targets

Frames

1. Wooden Frames provided by the SSBRA.

2. Wooden Boards provided by the SSBRA.

3. Foam Boards or similar for clipping to the frames (for use with targets).

4. Bull Dog clips may be used to fix targets to the frames.

5. Archery only - A boss manufactured from a suitable material.

Targets

6. Any targets manufactured from paper or similar material (Shooters are responsible for providing their own targets. Used targets may be found in the Club Room).

7. Targets constructed from metal materials or similar are strictly prohibited. (Shooting at metal cans or similar is strictly prohibited).

8. Clay Discs (Please consult the range management before using clay discs).

 

Frames are designed to accept the following targets (Three Card System)

50 Metres
50 Yards
100 Yards
MM13/89
5006 BM
1003 BM

 

They will also accept the following targets with the addition of a modified board

50 Metres
50 Yards
100 Yards
MM12
5002
1001

 

All the above plus a number of other suitable targets are available from the NSRA.

 

Air Weapons Range - Standing Orders - February 2014 Onwards

1. Firing should not commence before 9:00am, and must cease by 9:30pm. Shooters must leave the range by 10:00pm at the latest.

2. Only competition match Air Rifles and Air Pistols are to be used, using 0.177 caliber ammunition only; 0.22 caliber ammunition must not be used.

3. Shooters only using the Airgun range do not need to raise the red Range Flag when entering the main gate.

 

Air Weapons Range - Code Of Conduct

1. Range users must 'Sign In' in the register in the Air Weapons Range, and pay the fee as displayed prior to shooting.

2. Shooters must be accompanied by another person over 18 when firing. (Not necessarily a shooter.)

3. Range users must take away all their own refuse. (There is no refuse collection facility from the range.)

4. If used, the toilet door must be locked, and the keys returned to the Airgun Range.

5. After use, the last person to leave must ensure that the Range door and Club Room door is locked, and must ensure the main gate is also locked on exit.

6. Smoking is not permitted in the Club House, Airgun Range, or in any wooded area of the range.

 

Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association Membership Details - And Chipperfield Range Fees

In order to shoot at the Chipperfield Ranges, you must be a Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association Member, having signed-up to one of the following qualifying Membership Categories:

 

Affiliated Club Membership

Affiliated Club Membership is open to properly constituted Smallbore Rifle Clubs, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Clubs, and Pre-Service Units, whose ranges lie within Staffordshire.

 

Associated Club Membership

Associated Club Membership is open to Smallbore Rifle Clubs, and Air Rifle and Air Pistol Clubs, whose ranges lie outside Staffordshire.

 

Individual Membership

Individual Membership is open to residents living within Staffordshire, whose Club does not wish to Affiliate to, or Associate with Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association.

 

Please note that all categories of membership are at the discretion of the SSRA Committee.

As a member, you can shoot on the Chipperfield Ranges by paying an Annual Subscription to the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association of £36.00, or by paying £5.00 per visit. (For full details see Range Fees).

 

Range Fees

Adult Members of Affiliated Clubs, Associated Clubs, and Individual Members of the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association, may pay a one-off fee of £36.00 per year, or £5.00 per day, which entitles them to as many visits as they wish to make during the year.

Junior Members (under 21 years of age) of Affiliated Clubs, Associated Clubs, and Individual Members of the Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association, may pay a one-off fee of £17.50 per year, or £2.50 per day, which entitles them to as many visits as they wish to make during the year.

All of the abovementioned Range Fees are to be paid by the 1st January each year.

Please make your cheque payable to Staffordshire Smallbore Rifle Association.

Please include your name, and the name of the Club to which you belong, and a self addressed envelope for acknowledgement of membership.

All users of The Chipperfield Ranges, Baldwin's Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA, must be aware of, and comply with, the information contained within the Range Standing Orders and Code of Conduct.

For further details of where to send your completed membership form and cheque, please contact via e-mail in the first instance, the SSRA Secretary whom will then forward to you via e-mail all the relevant details.

 

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