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Fighting the Lead Ban
Many of you will have seen the recent HSE proposals outlining the restriction of lead ammunition. While the intention to address environmental concerns is understood and supported, the proposed measures present substantial challenges to our sport and for the shooting community generally. If they become Law it will have wide-reaching effects on target shooting, particularly for shotgun. . In summary the HSE proposes: Indoor Ranges are specifically excluded from the proposals scope, as the exposure to lead indoors is controlled by the Control of Lead at Work regulations. What can we do. Firstly we (the entire shooting community) must work together to reduce the impact on our sport of these proposals.…
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Insurance cover extended
The NTSA is please to announce upgrades to the Insurance cover we offer to our members and affiliated clubs. The overall Public Liability and Employee Liability cover increases to £10 million. This falls in line with other major national governing bodies for shooting sports. This cover extends to all NTSA matches and events. Any target shotgun match ran by any member or affiliated club is covered, along with any member engaging in practice or training for target shotgun. Please make sure these are registered with the NTSA Competition Secretary. Full details of the of the NTSA insurance cover can be found HERE. Should require more information contact the NTSA Treasurer via ntsasec@gmail.com