In order to prevent any further confusion and to clarify the situation, I would like to confirm the correct pricing and to explain the rationale behind the increase.

Historically, storage has been charged at the rate of £30 for up to 2 pistols, invoiced at the beginning of each year. Although no price increases have been applied for at least five years, in the current financial climate, we are unable to fund the increases we incur, without raising your storage charge.

In line with the rate of inflation, we are therefore increasing the annual charge by 3%. We have also been advised professionally that we are required to apply VAT at 15% to the total fee. Working on the basis of £30 plus 3% increase and adding VAT, gives us a total figure of £35.54 which we round down to £35.50.

This fee, £35.50, covers the first two pistols. Any subsequent pistols would be stored at the rate of £15 each, inclusive of VAT. The fee for Storage Boxes is correct, but they are, of course, currently optional.

We apologise for the incorrect pricing detail shown on our latest Range Hire Charges, unfortunately the error was missed before the information went to print and the correct price of £35.50 does, of course, include up to two pistols and is not per pistol as shown.

I hope this clarifies the situation for you and I wish you all good shooting in 2009.

J.E. Staples
Managing Director
National Shooting Centre