26th November : New government restrictions mean that the range is in a Tier-2 region. For this reason it will remain closed until further notice Please note that the protocols were revised 16th August & 28th September 2020, in the light of experience during the first three weeks of re-opening and altered NSRA guidelines. The…
Refurbishing the butts, end result
The last parts of refurbishing the butts and reinstating target holders on the upper level are now completed. The upper target frame positions have been created, all bare wood primed, fascia repainted and lane numbers applied. Job done!
Refurbishing the butts, phase 2
Taking advantage of the current lockdown, work to refurbish the butts has continued. Day 2 (and some additional short visits) saw the installation of support wires for the upper (standing) level Rutec sheets, cutting and joining the Rutec sheets for the upper level, the replacement of some old timbers on the lower level, and the…
Range registered as a track & trace venue
The Range has been registered as a venue in the NHS covid-19 track and trace system. The inner door now sports a natty QR barcode. If you are using the NHS app, please scan the QR code when you enter the building.
Refurbishing the butts, phase 1
Work to refurbish the butts has started. Day 1 saw the replacement of some key timbers that had been well and truely shot-up over the decades. This is stage 1 of replacing all the damaged timbers, installing a new Rutec splash back prevention system, and opening the upper section for shooting at standing height.
NSRA requests YOUR views…
This important message has been received from the NSRA Board. Please take a few minutes to read this request for feedback, and ideally complete the survey. It is really important that everyone in the sport assists our governing body, the NSRA, to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of a wide range of shooters….
Milestone for the ‘Friday gang’ of ex New Milton RC members
Friday 31st July saw a milestone event for the cohort of members who have recently joined Ringwood RA after the sad closure of New Milton RC. That evening was the first occasion when ex New Milton RC members shot at the Ringwood range as members of Ringwood RA. The evening ran smoothly with all attendees…
Successful first evening’s shooting
Monday 27th July was the first evening of shooting at the club since early March. Attended by Gordon as Range Officer, and three other members (Richard E, John W & Dave C), it ran very smoothly and showed that our social distancing and infection avoidance measures work well. In addition, this was the first time…
Range changes for social distancing
The club will re-open on Monday 27th July, and – of course – social distancing protocols must be followed (see range booking page for full details) To help with this, some furniture has been moved around in the club room…..
Corona virus & Covid 19
The club will be re-opening, with limited access, from Monday 27th July. See the ‘Range Booking’ page for details
