Airgun Fayre/Classic airgun shoot

[pennineway.fswo]

Date of Event - 14 September

UPDATE - (9.9.08) Start time 9.30-10 am. would be a good time to arrive and set up.

Selling and shooting can then start at 10.30 which is not too early for those who have quite far to travel

UPDATE - (5.8.2008) Link for flyer Airgun Fayre flier (http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../FlyerJPEG.jpg)

(IMPORTANT - Click on image to zoom in, it's much easier to read!!)

UPDATE (10/08/2008) - Map (http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...geLocation.jpg)

Below in green, is a post that I put on Gareths thread regarding the possibility of running an Airgun Fayre/Shooting Comp at my local club near Leicester

The latest information from the Leics. Firearms Department is that, people attending can hire a table for the day to sell airguns(below the legal energy limits) and spares/memorabilia, if they have not done this in the past on a regular basis.
Otherwise a dealers certificate would be required to sell on the day

I need 2 pieces of information at this stage
INFORMATION REQUIRED:

1 Taking into consideration the above restriction/requirement, could anyone who feels that they may wish to hire a table for the day to sell airguns/spares please post an interest on this thread and advise which size table(for date please see 2)

The cost would be:

£24** for a full size table (approx 3 ftx7ft)

£12** for a half table.


**This charge would include the £4 green fee and also include an entry to a 20 yard shooting competition (with vintage gun/open sights)

2 It is hoped that the Fayre would take place on a Sunday in early September. Can anyone advise whether there are any Game Fairs or similar on a weekend in early September

DATE FOR EVENT IS I4 SEPTEMBER


Many thanks
John


[COLOR="Lime"]About a year ago, I gave some thought about running a shooting competition at my club near Leics. (just off M1)for older airguns, pre and post war, with the emphasis on open sight competitions up to and including 50 yards.

There was some interest, but not sufficient to disrupt the clubs Sunday shooting activities by tying up the ranges for the day

However, since hearing from Gareth about the cancellation of his Arms Fayre, I have given consideration to running the competions in conjunction with a Arms fair for airguns on our club ranges

Gareth and myself have already discussed this via pms and taking Gareth's advice, the ball is now in my court to get clearance for the 'sales side' of things with Leics. Police Firearms Dept. (with whom we have good relations)

The Clubs Captain and Treasurer have already given their blessing and the occasion would hopefully raise sufficient funds for us to top soil and seed our new 50 metre rimfire range(due for completion in August)

We have numerous ranges , indoor and outdoor and our 100 yard range could also field an archery competition/fun shoot on the day

I hope to get agreement from Leics Police over the next week or two, and from other Committee members who will have an input

We have a number of tables for sales of guns/parts; we have adequate toilet facilities but limited kitchen facilities due to no running water. Our water supplies are from rainwater from roofs of our ranges/ storage tanks/pumping equipment.
We could cater for camping and BBQ's and there is a Chippy just down the road

If the Police say Ok then i will update on a new thread and make enquiries re. who wants to come


Price-wise, I will keep things as cheap as I can and obviously let you know ASAP
Date-wise, the event would be on a Sunday - early/mid September and this date will be published very soon

It would be a splendid occasion if many of those attending would compete in the competitions as well as buying/selling. These competitions will be geared to beginners and low tech older guns as well as to the more experienced shooters. A 20 yard spring pistol shoot would be included. Entry fees would be low to encourage people to have a go

We could even have a Field Target Shoot (max range say 35 yards) with the targets clearly visible - Open Sights.
But what i will need are club members to commit themselves to help on the day. So please leave it with me and i will do my best
john[/COLOR]