Gunfire expected at Essex MoD range next week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Residents near Shoebury in Essex may hear large-calibre gunfire on 21 and 22 October as the Ministry of Defence conducts activities at its range.

The Ministry of Defence will conduct activities at its Shoebury range in south Essex on 21 and 22 October, with large-calibre gunfire expected to be heard during this time. QinetiQ, which operates the site on behalf of the MoD, has announced the schedule. The gunfire is typically expected to begin at around 8.30am and finish at around 6pm on both days.

Not all residents in the area will be affected by the noise. Weather conditions on the day heavily influence how far and in which direction the sound travels, so QinetiQ cannot confirm in advance where the noise will be noticed or to what degree. The range is also active on 19, 20 and 23 October, but no explosions are expected during those days.

Members of the public with concerns about range activity can call the freephone Careline on 0800 0560108. Residents can also register for an advance alert service by emailing QQSHBEnquiries@qinetiq.com.

How it is being reported

• Residents warned they may hear gunfire in south Essex next weekSouth Essex residents may hear large-calibre gunfire from the MoD’s Shoebury range on October 21 and 22, as QinetiQ conducts military activity at the site.Echo (Basildon) · 16 Oct, 12:30
• 'Explosion' could be heard across Essex city as gunfire expectedGunfire noise is expectedEssexLive · 16 Oct, 11:58

In this story: Ministry of Defence · QinetiQ · Shoebury · Essex · Thames Estuary

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