This is my understanding, it may be complete tosh...Basically AGB want to know where all the clubs are that shoot under the AGB insurance and what facilities they have. They also want to be sure that all clubs adhere to the safety requirements and field layout defined in the Rules of Shooting. Failure to do this means you are not insured after the 1/9/2017. Problem is not all fields comply and the interpretation of the rules can be, well, interpreted differently.
Problem is, as I see it, the process is a bit adhoc. If your club thinks your field reaches the AGB standard then just tick the boxes and you are okay for another 3 years. I do not know who the responsibility falls on in the club or if it is secretary who is filing the form and if there is any comeback if that decision is wrong if an accident happens.
Not all clubs will be clear cut depending on their boundary security/accessibility etc but who is to say if the club thinks it's okay? AGB have also specified things such as toilets but I don't know if these could scupper registration.
Unless it is screamingly obvious that your field does not meet the requirements why would you not just tick all the boxes anyway. And don't forget if your field is assessed by a third party, and it fails, you can appeal.
If the club fails what are the options. I know clubs with their own insurance. Can these be affiliated to AGB? Can the club be registered with the NFAS as a field club and still shoot GNAS/FITA rounds? The list of questions goes on and on.
UPDATE... further reading suggests lack of toilets will not scupper registration.
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