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The 'Members Only' area of the website is undergoing a revamp. Amongst the planned changes are the inclusion of up to date information on our TNT contract, including the provision of tables to assist you with the vital NEQ calculation for 'Dangerous Goods'

Please don't hesitate to call the GTA office (on 01684 291-868) for assistance while these changes are being made.

The GTA, as a Council member of the BSSC, has very recently taken part in discussions with Home Office Minister Alan Campbell on this subject and we await detailed guidance from the Home Office as to the precise wording of the Bill.

We will keep Members informed of the precise wording of any proposed legislation and expect that this will require owners to take reasonable precautions to avoid airguns falling into the hands of unauthorised persons (young people below the age of 18).

The GTA are firmly of the opinion that the vast majority of airgun owning members of the public already act responsibly in regard to the safe storage of airguns.

The Queen's Speech on 18th November made reference to the drafting of a Crime & Security Bill which included:

“Preventing tragic accidents involving airguns by ensuring these dangerous weapons are safely stored and out of the reach of children, by introducing a legal requirement to do so”.

Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy, today made a statement to the House of Commons on devolution as a result of the Calman Commission Report. Elements of the statement included:-
New; Tax powers, Stamp Duty, Land Tax, Aggregates levy, Landfill Tax, plus changes to the drink drive limit and the National Speed limit in Scotland.
On airguns, Mr Murphy said
“the Westminster Government agrees in principle to devolve the regulation of airguns to the Scottish Parliament”.

Mr Murphy confirmed that: “ We will introduce a Scotland Bill as soon as possible in the next Parliament to introduce the Calman package”.

The GTA will continue to monitor the situation both in Westminster and in Holyrood and will advise Members as plans for new legislation evolve

The latest GTA Newsletter, delivered just before Christmas, contains up to date information on the many issues your Association addressed during 2009.

Our work on these continues with renewed vigour in the New Year and we look forward to supporting and assisting you throughout 2010.

Membership subscriptions for 2010 were due for payment by 31st January.
If you have not yet arranged to settle your account, please send us your cheque or Direct Debit form as soon as possible to ensure that your membership doesn't laspe.

If you have any queries regarding your subcription, please contact the GTA office on 01684 291-868

The GTA(Exhibitions) Ltd website has recently been updated with details of the British Exhibitors at Shot Show and IWA 2010.

Please visit www.gtaexhibitions.co.uk or call Shane Kimberley on 01531 828-799 for more information.

GTA Director John Batley is pleased to announce that 'during IWA, we shall be fortunate to have with us on our Stand, in Hall 4, at the British Pavilion, Antonia Rudge, Awareness Manager for the Export Control Organisation (BIS).

Antonia will be on the Stand on Sunday 14th March between the hours of 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 1.30.p.m. - 3.00 p.m. and looks forward to meeting Members who would like to discuss export issues.'