The Association
The SSBSA is Somerset County’s official small bore shooting association.
The first reference available in the minute book is of a meeting held on the 30th April 1927 at St John’s outdoor range in Bedminster. The meeting was called to discuss the reforming of the Somerset County Miniature Rifle Association. In September 1940 the minutes noted that “no meeting was held in Sept.1939 due to the declaration of hostilities. It was agreed to discontinue the Association until such times as it was considered propitious to reopen”. The Association was revived in 1946 and has continued ever since. The SSBSA is affiliated to the NSRA and currently has 18 affiliated Somerset clubs; these clubs have over 500 shooting members.
As well as small-bore rimfire rifle the Association has an active air gun and lightweight sport rifle section.
The executive committee usually meets four times a year including the AGM and prize giving. All the work done by the various committees is on a voluntary basis although out of pocket expenses are covered by the Association.
A brief history of the SSBSA is available on request from the Secretary and a copy of the Association's Constitution can be read here.