Guidance

Approval of rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs

Guidance on approval of rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs and how clubs can apply for it.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 24 April 2012
• Last updated: 28 March 2024
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  1. 28 March 2024

     Updated guidance to strengthen the role of the club liaison officer to ensure consistency of approach across all clubs and police forces.

  2. 21 April 2023

     Added information on the role and responsibilities of gun club liaison officers.

  3. 4 October 2022

     Address for The British Shooting Sports Council has been updated.

  4. 11 November 2020

     Updated guidance.

  5. 1 August 2016

     Updated guidance published.

  6. 15 February 2016

     Document reverted to previous version.

  7. 2 February 2016

     Updated guidance leaflet published.

  8. 24 April 2012

     First published.

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Approval of rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs

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It gives guidance on the approval of rifle, miniature rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs.

The guidance also explains the criteria and conditions which clubs must meet in order to obtain approval and remain approved.