L1A1 & FN Fal

[bnz41]

The chap who said cant use that here, did have a modern ish sniper rifle with him which I thought thats not a Enfield but who am I to say anything, he was dressed from head to foot in camo gear ex army but still thought he was still in, barking out orders.
Sorry if members here think they know who I'm talking about but only my opinion.

John as it happens I did have my Mauser sniper with me but left in the car boot.

Peter there were other makes of rifles on display all WW1&2 so maybe the Fal was too modern.

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[Charlie303]

The funny thing is (well, possibly not for you) is that there is a LERA rule about not wearing camo gear, especially at Bisley I seem to recall. The original LERA Chairman (Roger Nation, splendid chap, much missed) used to remind us periodically. Peter may be right, it might have been an Enfield only day, but unless it was a comp, other rifles of all types are usually seen. Whatever, it was very rude of whoever it was to behave like that with a new member.

[bnz41]

Charlie303,
As I recall the day was not a comp day just an range day short siberia 200 when it had the shelter below and behind the point, (before it blew over). It was 10+ years ago so over it now.

I did join the VAA soon after and was allowed to shoot the Fal.

[Peter Laidler]

Or maybe you should have just told him to get a life - and get out a bit more!

One of the NRA big wigs at a meeting (re an Army shoot we'd gone to liaise about)) said that he didn't like my big Army Issue (and very dirty.....) Land Rover parked in the NRA car park. I told him that I appreciated his views and I'd report the his view back to the Director of Infantry. I also mentioned to him that it wasn't the NRA range or complex at all. But owned by the MoD no less.

[desperatedan]

Given the state of some of the car parking areas at times I'd have said that a Land Rover was the ideal vehicle.

[Charlie303]

Not to mention the track down to Short Siberia! An old Landrover practically essential