The Modern and Military Arms Association Ltd: Renewal of Approval as a Shooting Club

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A decision made on 5 October 2016:

Decision Reference: MD-HA-2016-0055
Decision Summary Title :	The Modern and Military Arms Association Ltd: Renewal of Approval as a Shooting Club.		Date of Decision Summary:	5th October 2016
Decision Summary Author:	Policy Officer, Community and Constitutional Affairs		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	The Modern and Military Arms Association Ltd: Renewal of Approval as a Shooting Club.		Date of Written Report:	5th October 2016
Written Report Author:	Policy Officer, Community and Constitutional Affairs		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: The Modern and Military Arms Association Ltd: Renewal of Approval as a Shooting Club.
Decision(s): The Assistant Minister for Home Affairs decided to grant ‘The Modern and Military Arms Association Limited’ renewal of approval as a shooting club.
Reason(s) for Decision: In accordance with Article 15(2) of the Firearms (Jersey) Law 2000, The Modern and Military Arms Association submitted an application for renewal of approval as a shooting club, as set out in Schedule 8 to the Firearms (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2011. The application has been reviewed by the Department for Community and Constitutional Affairs, and the States of Jersey Police, both of whom are satisfied that the Club adhere to the conditions to be met for approval as a shooting club (as agreed by the Firearms Liaison Group). The Honorary Secretary of the Club has been provided with a copy of these conditions. The Club is required to maintain its adherence to these conditions throughout the six year period of approval. In accordance with Article 15(3) of the Law, the Assistant Minister has consulted the Comité des Connétable who had no comment to make on the application. The Club has paid the relevant fee required.
Resource Implications: There are no resource implications arising from this Ministerial Decision
Action required: The Policy Officer will notify the Honorary Secretary of The Modern and Military Arms Association Limited of this Ministerial Decision and request that a certificate be issued to the Club, valid for a period of 6 years from the date of issue.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Home Affairs
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):