HC Deb 15 January 1988 vol 125 c446W
Mr. Onslow

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the conditions for the approval of rifle and pistol clubs.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

On the basis of inquiries made by the chief officer of police for the area concerned my right hon. Friend has to be satisfied that:

  1. i. safety certificate for the categories of firearm to be fired are in existence for the ranges to be used;
  2. ii. the security arrangements for the storage of club firearms and ammunition are satisfactory;
  3. iii. the application is being made by, or on behalf of, a bona fide club; and
  4. iv. there are no other considerations that would make the club unsuitable for approval.