The Associations aims are to promote the shooting, collection, and study of the Lee Enfield series of rifles the majority of members shoot either the SMLE or the No 4 however many of the rarer marks are owned by members.
Matches are fired on targets contemporary for the era of the rifle See the picture for an example of the Convertible Landscape Target, used for rapid fire practices and designed with a white stripe at the top to make you fire high, a black band at the base to make you fire low, and a zig zag pattern to give no readily discernable aiming mark. You need a bit of skill on this one to keep your shots in the middle.
The most commonly used rifles by club members are the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) affectionatly known as the Smellie and the No 4 Lee Enfield The rifles are shot in different classes reflected by their design dates and accuracy. The classes are broken down as follows:
Vintage (Victorian Era) Long Lee Enfield and Martini Enfield
Classic (World War 1 Era) Short Magazine Lee Enfield and P14
Veteran (World War 2 Era) The No 4 Rifle and No5 Jungle Carbine
Post War any enfield of modern design 7.62mm calibre Enfields
Any one wishing to join should contact the secretary details on the CONTACT Page if you already have a British firearms certificate joining is quite simple. If you do not there are various criteria that must be met before you can be granted full membership and apply for a firearms certificate.
Firstly you become a probationary member of the association attend 2 instructional training weekends and over a minimum of 6 LERA Monthly shoots receive instruction on Safe Handling of Rifles, Types of Enfield you may encounter, Range rules and etiquete. 2 of the 6 monthly shoots are included in the training weekends. After completing the probationary period you are upgraded to Full member you can then apply to the police for a Firearms Certificate. On being accepted as a probationary member you will receive a training record card this is completed as you attend the 2 training weekends and signed off by a qualified Range Conducting Officer or Coach once the card is completed you are upgraded to full member.
Overseas membership is available and if you intend visiting the UK and want to shoot a visitors firearms permit can be arranged so you can use your own firearms if bringing them. Please contact the secretary for more details
