Upcoming Competitions and Events
Junior International 2026 Highland Area Squad Training Summer Camp
Event Description: Full Day & Half Day Squad Training (1-1 when requested)
10m Rifle, Pistol, Rapid Fire Pistol, 3 Position Rifle and Target Sprint
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and occasional Sundays. Dates/disciplines fluid by demand. So please get in touch!
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Rifle (3P) , Air Pistol , Target Sprint
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV2 3TX
Entry Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
GB Dewar 2026 Selection - Shoulder-to-shoulder event & Team Shoot - TBC
Event Description: The GB Dewar shoulder-to-shoulder event is the culmination of the postal trial which happened earlier in the year. The top athletes from the postal trial have one final chance to represent Great Britain in international competition before the team is chosen!
Shoulder-to-shoulder event: 18 - 19 July 2026
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: Shoulder-to-shoulder tbc, usually Appleton RC
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/international-matches
Target Technique GP4
Event Description: 10m Air rifle, Sporter and Pistol, 60 shot qualification match with finals for each.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV2 3TX
Entry Closing Date: 16 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
Event Website: http://forms.target-technique.co.uk
Bideford 50m Meeting
Event Description: English Match – prone & bench rest. For entry forms and further information use the contact details below
Event Categories: Prone and Benchrest
Event Address: Melbury Ranges, Parkham, Bideford, North Devon
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: bidefordrc@hotmail.co.uk
Event Website: www.bidefordtargetshootingclub.org
Target Technique GP4
Event Description: 10m Air rifle and Pistol, 60 shot qualification and finals for each
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Lightweight Sport Rifle
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness
Entry Closing Date: 18 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
Colchester RC Open English Prone and Benchrest Match
Event Description: 50m English match prone and benchrest with re-entries. £12.50, £10.00 re-entry, £8 juniors.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Colchester Rifle Club, Layer Rd, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0HU
Entry Closing Date: 25 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Adrian Pamment
Event Contact Email: adrian.pamment@btinternet.com
Doug Grierson Memorial
Event Description: A 50m Prone and Benchrest Open Competition
60 shot English Match
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Long Ashton District Association, Flax Bourton, North Somerset
Entry Closing Date: 19 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Mike Lewis
Event Contact Email: mike@somersetshooter.co.uk
Cheshire & North Wales County Open
Event Description: Double Dewar County Open Match - entries from all welcomed with all classes, juniors, ladies, vets, club pairs and teams of 4. Stunning silverware available for County residents and alternative prizes available for non County Residents. Parking on site and refreshments will be available on site. All welcome.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Appleton Rifle Club, Quarry Lane, Appleton Cheshire
Entry Closing Date: 26 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Gavin Scott-Brooker
Event Contact Email: cnwrpc_stats@icloud.com
NSRA Winter Postal Competition Entries Closing
Event Description: The NSRA Winter Postal features multiple disciplines and has full information, including how to enter, on our Online Results Portal (ORP). Please note you do need to be a member of the NSRA to enter.
Don’t miss out, entries close on 31 July 2026.
Event Categories: Air Gun, LWSR, Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: n/a
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://results.nsra.co.uk/
NSRA Scorers Course
Event Description: 1 Day event in held at Target Technique, Inverness
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Small-bore 3P Rifle , Courses
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV2 3TX
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
Staffordshire Open
Event Description: Small Bore Prone Competition
Double Dewar (40 shots at 50m and 40 shots at 100yds) with optional extra card for an English Match (20 shots at 50m)
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Chipperfield Range Complex, Baldwins Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 5EA
Entry Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Alan Boyles
Event Contact Email: open@staffordshire-sra.org.uk
Event Website:http://www.staffordshire-sra.org.uk
Electronics Prone and 3P English Match
Event Description: Match to be run on our Meyton Target System over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026, in the spirit of an ISSF Match at Appleton Rifle Club, Warrington . NB No equipment control and competitors will not be expected to comply with the 2017 ISSF Clothing rules.
Event Categories: Small-bore 3P Rifle , Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Appleton Rifle Club, Quarry Lane, Appleton
Entry Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Event Contact Name: Geof McHugh
Event Contact Email: geof.mchugh@uwclub.net
Welsh Target Sprint Open Championship 2026
Event Description: Beginner to experienced athletes welcome>
Age Groups:
Youth 11-15, Junior 16-21, Senior 22-44, Master 45+
Open and Confined Event
Grand Prix rules apply
British Shooting ranked
Entries close 31/7/26
Event Categories: Target Sprint
Event Address: Llandovery RFC, Church Bank, SA20 0BA
Event Contact Name: Alan Miller
Event Contact Email: secretary_targetsprintwales@btinternet.com
Yealmpton & District Open 4 in 1
Event Description: Open to all, prone rifle & Benchrest, North Range, preparation for Bisley
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email:jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
NSRA GB Junior International
Event Description: The international summer highlight for Junior Teams competing at national level, the GB Junior International is a much-loved event with teams from all over the world taking part.
Event Categories: Multi-discipline
Event Address: NSRA Bisley’s Lord Roberts Centre
Event Contact Name: Sharon Joyce
Event Contact Details: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057561636600#
NSRA's Bisley National Rifle Meeting 2026
Event Description: The Bisley National Rifle Meeting is the NSRA’s flagship .22 event, featuring a weekend and full week of shooting competitions and socialising as the .22 community gets together for this historic annual event.
Join us for the weekend and experience the Weekend Aggregate or stay and cocoon yourself in ‘the Bisley Bubble’, for a week of shooting in delightful surroundings and spending time with fellow shooting enthusiasts!
The week culminates in a fabulous prize presentation ceremony.
This year we’ve shifted the date due to accommodation issues and the World F Class Championships taking place on our usual August dates.
Entries open on 15 March 2026.
Entries close on 15 June 2026.
Event dates are 22 - 29 August 2026.
A unique venue, a shared experience, a challenging shoot. The Bisley National Rifle Meeting, there’s nothing quite like it!
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Bisley’s Century Range
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/bisley-national-rifle-meeting
Devon County Smallbore Rifle Association - Southwest Championships
Event Description: Open to all, over 20 different competitions for Prone Rifle, Benchrest, LSR & Pistol. All Ranges in use
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 01 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Bruce Harvey
Event Contact Email: office@budleighfarm.co.uk
Police Sport UK Open Championship
Event Description: Air / Rifle / LSR (Prone rifle to be shot at Worplesdon), PLUS Fullbore (incl F Class)/Black Powder/Gallery Rifle/Target Shotgun
Event Address: National Shooting Centre, Bisley
Event Contact Email: entries@psukshooting.org
Event Website: http://www.psukshooting.org/
Appleton American Shoot
Event Description: Our annual American shoot - shot over 50 yards and 100 yards on American Targets - and can be shot over 1 or 2 days or fully on either day. Competition Classes X, A, B, C, D, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans.
All Welcome - Catering available on site throughout the event.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Appleton Rifle Club, Quarry Lane, Appleton, Cheshire
Entry Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Neil Gibbons
Event Contact Email:neilgibbons@talktalk.net
BSSA Queen Elizabeth Memorial Shoot
Event Description: 50M ex 960 (8 cards with 12 shots) = 96 years of age.
Optional 100 yds ex 700 (5 cards with 14 shots) = 70 years reign. Sighters on your first card only at each distance.
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: tbc probably Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 6EN
Event Contact Name: S Beadle
Event Contact Email: openshoots@BedsSSA.org.uk
The Nessie
Event Description: 10m Air rifle, sporter and pistol 60 shot match with 3 finals in each discipline. A/B, C/D and new starts experience final. 3 day event with pre-event training, competition and training matches.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV3 8LB
Entry Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
Event Website: http://forms.target-technique.co.uk
The Nessie /Target Technique GP5
Event Description: Air Rifle/Sporter/Pistol 60 shot qualifier with finals for each
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV2 3TX
Entry Closing Date: 16 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: info@target-technique.co.uk
Event Website: http://forms.target-technique.co.uk
Plymouth & District English Match – Inter-Plymouth Match and Plymouth Challenge
Event Description: Open to all, includes friendly International Match prone rifle & benchrest English Match: 60 shots at 50m, South Range
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 19 September 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
NLRTSA SEPTEMBER OPEN MEETING
Event Description: The Northants, Leics, Rutland Target Shooting Association (NLRTSA) present their September Open Meeting.
Comp 1 - 60 shots @ 50mt or
Comp 2 - 120 shots @ 50Mt
Comp 3 - Benchrest - 60 shots @ 50mt (re-entry permitted)
Cash prizes paid by BACS
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Sywell Range, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BE (what3words : inviting.tagging.activates )
Entry Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Steve Downes
Event Contact Email: nlrtsa.compsec@gmail.com
Event Website: http://nlrtsa.co.uk
Berkshire CSBR&PA Open Meeting 2026
Event Description: Small-bore Prone Rifle & Benchrest Double Dewar40 shots at 50 & 100 yds.
Worplesdon R&PC
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Worplesdon R&PC
Entry Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Ian MacDonald
Event Contact Email: compsec@bcsbrpa.org.co.uk
County Prize Meeting and Open
Event Description: 40 shots to 50 metres and 100 yards
Held over a weekend so plenty of slots available to suit shooters needs
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Bury St Edmunds Small-bore Rifle Club
Entry Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Brian Copping
Event Contact Email: copping222@btinternet.com
Bideford Short Range Bench Rest Meeting
Event Description: Separate events for .22 and air rifle. For entry forms and further information use the contact details below
Event Categories: Benchrest
Event Address: Melbury Ranges, Parkham, Bideford, North Devon
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: bidefordrc@hotmail.co.uk
Event Website: www.bidefordtargetshootingclub.org
2026 Jersey Open Shoot
Event Description: 4 days of competition, 50 m and 100 yards classes X,A,B,C juniors and Veterans . Bench rest and 3P also.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Small-bore 3P Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Crabbe, St Mary , Jersey.
Entry Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Event Contact Name: Sarah Campion
Event Contact Email: competitionsjosbrc@gmail.com
The Rimfire Festival
Event Description: Steel Challenge - Open to all, LSR competition, timed shoot knocking over steel plates, North Range. Subsonic ammunition only.
Event Categories: Lightweight Sport Rifle
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 03 October 2026
Event Contact Name: Dave Guest
Event Contact Email: dguest@talk21.com
Event Website:http://www.teignbridgefullbore.co.uk/page38.html
ELEY / NSRA Finals
Event Description: ELEY / NSRA Finals
For all eligible competitions
Event Address: NSRA Bisley, Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley Camp
Event Contact Name: Competitions Department
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/
Scottish Open
Event Description: 60 shots at 100 yards
Shoot take place over the weekend so plenty of spaces available for shooters to enter
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Bury St Edmunds Small-bore Rifle Club
Entry Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Event Contact Name: David Butcher
Event Contact Email: chairman@bsesbrc.uk
Event Website: https://bsesbrifleclub.weebly.com/
Norwich City Target Club October 10m Open Meeting
Event Description: Norwich City Target Club October 10m Open Meeting
24th and 25th October 2026
Shot on electronic targets
Suitable for all abilities
10m Air Rifle, Air Pistol, SH1 and SH2 Air Rifle, SH1 Air Pistol, Sporter Rifle, Supported Rest Rifle and Pistol
Contact norwichcitytargetclub@gmail.com for an entry form
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Norwich City Target Club, NR7 8TD
Entry Closing Date: 10 October 2026
Event Contact Name: Chris Dickenson
Event Contact Email: Norwichcitytargetclub@gmail.com
NLRTSA OCTOBER 'HALLOWEEN' OPEN SHOOT
Event Description: The Northants, Leics, Rutland Target Shooting Association (NLRTSA) present their Halloween Open Shoot.
Comp 1 - 60 shots @ 50mt with re-entry option
Comp 2 - Benchrest - 60 shots @ 50mt with re-entry option.
Prizes will be biscuits and confectionery on the day.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Sywell Range, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BE (what3words : inviting.tagging.activates )
Entry Closing Date:
Event Contact Name: Steve Downes
Event Contact Email: nlrtsa.compsec@gmail.com
Event Website:http://nlrtsa.co.uk
NSRA Club Instructor (Airgun) Course
Event Title: NSRA Club Instructor (Airgun) Course
Event Description: The Club Instructor (Airgun) course is a techniques course in air rifle shooting in the standing position and in deliberate air pistol shooting. The course is especially recommended to current NSRA YPS Tutors in Air Rifle or Pistol who wish to instruct in the alternate air discipline or to develop their skills as air rifle & pistol instructors. The course fee includes an NSRA course handbook and certification (valid for 5 years)
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Courses
Event Address: Beech Croft
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: http://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-club-instructor-airgun-course/
The Halloween Shoot
Event Description: Open to all: 40 shots Prone Rifle & Benchrest in the dark at 50M, South Range, evening start
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 26 October 2026
Event Contact Name: Bruce Harvey
Event Contact Email: office@budleighfarm.co.uk
NSRA YPS Tutor (Air Rifle) Course
Event Title: NSRA YPS Tutor (Air Rifle) Course
Event Description: This course qualifies you to deliver Air Rifle Target Shooting to young people, including as a Scout activity.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Safely take over and run an existing air rifle range.
• Set up a safe temporary airgun range in a suitable location, such as a Scout HQ or open space.
• Help young people learn to shoot an air rifle competently.
• Deliver an approved introductory course in target shooting with sport air rifles.
**Topics Covered:** Organisation of the sport, safety, law, building & running ranges, basic air rifle technique, taster sessions.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Courses
Event Address: Priorslee & St.Georges Scout HQ Snedshill Way, Priorslee, TELFORD TF2 9QQ
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: http://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-yps-tutor-air-rifle-course-2
English 10m Championships
Event Description: English 10m Rifle & Pistol Championships, two British Shooting nominated meetings incorporating the GP of St. George.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol
Event Address: Competition Hall C, Lord Roberts Centre Bisley
Event Contact Name: Competition Director
Event Contact Email: essuchamps@gmail.com
Event Website: https://www.essu.org.uk/
WMRA Open & WWSSBRA Long Range Prone Championships
Event Description: Double Dewar, open to all, shot in classes
Individual plus club pairs and club team of 3
Ladies, juniors and veteran championships
See here for entry form
Entries close 5 July 2026
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: East Grinstead TSC
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: wwssbra-comps@outlook.com
NLRTSA MIDLANDS BISLEY
Event Description: The Northants, Leics, Rutland Target Shooting Association (NLRTSA) present Midlands Bisley.
Our Premier 2 day open event - camping/caravanning allowed.
Sat - Comp 1 - 60 shots @ 50m
Comp 2 - 60 shots @ 100yds
Sun - Comp 3 - 40 shots @ 50m & 40 shots @ 100yds
Comp 4 - Aggregate of Comps 1,2,&3 (free)
Sat or Sun - Comp 5 - Optional 'any sights' 40 shots @ 100yds.
Sat - Comp 6 - Benchrest 'Double Dewar' 40 shots @50m & 40 shots @ 100yds (re-entry permitted).
Cash prizes paid by BACS
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Sywell Range, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BE, (what3words : inviting.tagging.activates )
Entry Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Steve Downes
Event Contact Email: nlrtsa.compsec@gmail.com
Event Website: http://nlrtsa.co.uk
Norwich City Target Club 10m Air Open
Event Description: Norwich City Target Club 10m Air Open
Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Sporter, Supported Rest Rifle, Supported Rest Pistol, SH1 Pistol, SH1/SH2 Rifle.
Shot on electronic targets.
Suitable for all abilities
To request an entry form or more details please email
Norwichcitytargetclub@gmail.com
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Norwich, NR7 8TD
Entry Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Chris Dickenson
Event Contact Email: norwichcitytargetclub@gmail.com
Yealmpton & District Open Double Dewar
Event Description: Open to all, 40 shots at 50M & 40 shots at 100yds prone rifle and 60 shots at 50m for Benchrest, North Range
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 04 July 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
The Vaux
Event Description: Prone and benchrest open shoot at Snableazes range, Alnwick, in beautiful Northumberland.
Double Dewar, with juniors, veterans, teams and pairs competitions run concurrently. Top shooters qualify for ‘The Vaux’ final.
Prone can be shot on either Saturday or Sunday, benchrest on Saturday only. 'The Vaux’ final will be shot on Sunday, with competitors invited from the top 10 Prone competitors
We have arranged limited gun storage with a local RFD, so why not come and explore?
1st prize in the Aggregate competition is £25 in each class. The winner of the Vaux will receive a prize of £100, with the top competitor resident in the C&NTSA region also receiving £100.
Entry forms at: https://www.cntsa2.org.uk/open-shoots/the-vaux/
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Snableazes Range, Alnwick, Northumberland
Entry Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Robert Gascoyne
Event Contact Email: vaux@feltonrc.org.uk
Event Website: http://www.cntsa2.org.uk/open-shoots/the-vaux/
NSRA British 50M Open Championship
Event Description: NSRA British 50M Open Championship hosted by the Welsh Target Shooting Federation for hosting the event at Tondu Target Shooting Club (TTSC).
Entries online only, link here: https://www.jotform.com/team/252653906543057/british-50m-open-championship-26
Entries close 15 June 2026.
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: Tondu TSC
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Hampshire Summer 2026 Open Meeting
Event Description: Double Dewar for Prone and Benchrest
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Andover Rifle Club, Longparish Road
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: hampshireopen200@gmail.com
Event Website: www.hsbrpa.org.uk/competitions/open-meetings/rifle-open/
The Haig
Event Description: Prone and Benchrest
Event Location: Denwood
Entries open beginning of May - 13 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Jon Latimer
BSSA Grand Slam
Event Description: 100 yds ex 600 plus optional 50M ex 400
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: tbc probably Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 6EN
Event Contact Name: S Beadle
Event Contact Email: openshoots@BedsSSA.org.uk
Kent Open Competition
Event Description: Double Dewar at the Tunbridge Wells Target Shooting Club. Shot in three classes and also Ladies, Juniors and Vets competitions.
Please email for twb@tonbridge-school.org for an entry form
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: twb@tonbridge-school.org
Entry Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Tim Blackwell
Event Contact Email: twb@tonbridge-school.org
Appleton Electronics Prone & 3 Positions Match
Event Description: Appleton RC will be holding their annual Electronics Match on their 50m Range for Prone and 3 Positions - 60 Shot Prone and 20x 3 3P Comps held over the weekend of 20th and 21st June 2026 - entry forms on Appleton Website and via Geof McHugh - geof.mchugh@uwclub.net
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Small-bore 3P Rifle
Event Address: Appleton Rifle Club, Quarry Lane, Appleton Cheshire
Entry Closing Date: 20 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Geof McHugh
Event Contact Email: geof.mchugh@uwclub.net
Event Website: http://www.appletonrc.co.uk
NSRA Club Coach Course
Event Description: The club coach course is not discipline specific and is an introduction into coaching. It deals mainly with coaching methods and communication, taking the technical skills in a shooting discipline already learned and using that learning to deliver effective training to others. It helps you take the step from instructing to coaching.
Event Categories: Courses
Event Address: Priorslee & St.Georges Scout HQ Snedshill Way, Priorslee, TELFORD TF2 9QQ
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/coaching/
NSRA Winter Postal Competition Entries Opening
Event Description: The NSRA Winter Postal features multiple disciplines and has full information, including how to enter, on our Online Results Portal (ORP). Please note you do need to be a member of the NSRA to enter.
Don’t miss out, entries close on 31 July 2026.
Event Categories: Air Gun, LWSR, Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: n/a
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://results.nsra.co.uk/
Appleton Meters Shoot
Event Description: Our annual Meters Shoot held at Appleton Rifle Club - event is a double English Match and Scottish Match shot over 50 yds and 100 yds and can be shot over 1 or 2 days or fully on either day. Competition Classes X, A, B, C, D, Ladies, Juniors and Veterans.
All Welcome - Catering available on site throughout the event.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Appleton RC, Cheshire
Entry Closing Date: 13 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Neil Gibbons
Event Contact Email: neilgibbons@talktalk.net
NSRA's Bisley National Rifle Meeting 2026 - Entries Closing
Event Description: The Bisley National Rifle Meeting is the NSRA’s flagship .22 event, featuring a weekend and full week of shooting competitions and socialising as the .22 community gets together for this historic annual event.
Join us for the weekend and experience the Weekend Aggregate or stay and cocoon yourself in ‘the Bisley Bubble’, for a week of shooting in delightful surroundings and spending time with fellow shooting enthusiasts!
The week culminates in a fabulous prize presentation ceremony.
This year we’ve shifted the date due to accommodation issues and the World F Class Championships taking place on our usual August dates.
Entries close on 15 June 2026.
Event dates are 22 - 29 August 2026.
A unique venue, a shared experience, a challenging shoot. The Bisley National Rifle Meeting, there’s nothing quite like it!
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Bisley’s Century Range
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/bisley-national-rifle-meeting
Sussex Open Double Dewar
Event Description: Prone rifle double dewar in four classes with individual and team championships.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: East Grinstead TSC, East Court Park, East Grinstead
Entry Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Linda Smallbone
Event Contact Email: l.smallbone@btinternet.com
Event Website: http://sussex-county.co.uk
NSRA Club Coach
Event Description: The Club Coach Course deals mainly with coaching methods and communication.
Course Duration: 2 days plus 1 day assessment
Assessment: Candidates must deliver a 20 minute coaching session under observation
Context: Takes on discipline from prior instructor qualification
Entry Requirements: NSRA Life or Annual member, Range Conducting Officer qualification, Club Instructor qualification
Topics Covered: British Shooting structure, law, safety, equipment, communication, presentation skills, organisation, general goals of body positioning, process of firing a shot, helping people to learn, putting it all together a practical coaching session, code of conduct, general documents, assessment.
Event Categories: Courses
Event Address: Douglas Mottram Range, Peterborough
Event Contact Name: David Butcher
Event Contact Email: david.butcher632@btinternet.com
Devon County Smallbore Rifle Association - Devon Open Meeting
Event Description: Open to all, over 20 different competitions in Prone rifle, Benchrest, LSR & Pistol
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Event Contact Name: Bruce Harvey
Event Contact Email: office@budleighfarm.co.uk
Yealmpton & District Open English Match
Event Description: Open to all, 60 shots at 50M prone rifle & Benchrest, South Range
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm TSC
Entry Closing Date: 30 May 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
YPS Tutor Air Gun
Event Description: YPS Tutor Air Gun
Venue: Wisborough Green Scout Headquarters, RH14 0BD
Event Categories: Air Rifle
Event Address: Wisborough Green Scout Headquarters, RH14 0BD
Event Contact Name: Steve Stocker
Event Contact Email:stephenstocker56@gmail.com
Bideford Double Dewar Meeting - prone & bench rest
Event Description:
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Melbury Ranges, Parkham, Bideford, North Devon
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: bidefordrc@hotmail.co.uk
Event Website: www.bidefordtargetshootingclub.org
Derbyshire Spring Open
Event Description: Ex 600
20 ex 100 yard
20 ex 50m and 20 ex 50 yards
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Staveley Rifle and Pistol club Chesterfield S43 2PP
Event Contact Name: Ben Stubbins
Event Contact Email: rich22429@yahoo.co.uk
GB Drew 2026 Postal - Entries Closing
Event Description: The GB Drew Postal is a chance for younger shooters to represent Great Britain in international competition!
This is a fantastic opportunity to test yourself against the best young shooters in the country.
You can find more information including how to enter on our website’s Competition area.
Entries close on 15 May 2026
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: n/a
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/international-matches
BSSA Grand Prix
Event Description: 50m ex 600 plus optional 100 yds ex 400
Event Categories: Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: tbc probably Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 6EN
Event Contact Name: S Beadle
Event Contact Email: openshoots@BedsSSA.org.uk
Yealmpton & District Open Double Dewar
Event Description: Open to all, 40 shots at 50M & 40 shots at 100yds prone rifle and Benchrest, North Range
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 09 May 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
Hampshire Air Open
Event Description: The open is for 10M airguns.
Rifle, Supported Rifle, Sporter Rifle.
Pistol, Supported Pistol.
Ideal event for beginners.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Wickham Community Centre, Mill lane, Wickham, Hampshire. PO17 5AL
Entry Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Event Contact Name: Bob Thornby
Event Contact Email: bobthornby@virginmedia.com
English Open
Event Description: 60 shots at 50 metres.
Event is held over 2 days so plenty of space available
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Bury St Edmunds Small-bore Rifle Club
Entry Closing Date: 01 May 2026
Event Contact Name: David Butcher
Event Contact Email: chairman@bsesbrc.uk
Event Website: https://bsesbrifleclub.weebly.com/
Blind / VI Air Rifle Championships
Event Description: Air Rifle meeting
Event Categories: Air Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Aldersley
Bideford Short Range Bench Rest Meeting
Event Description: Separate events for .22 and air rifle. For entry forms and further information use the contact details below
Event Categories: Benchrest
Event Address: Melbury Ranges, Parkham, Bideford, North Devon
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: bidefordrc@hotmail.co.uk
Event Website: www.bidefordtargetshootingclub.org
NLRTSA Spring Open Meeting
Event Description: The Northants, Leicester, Rutland, Target Shooting Association (NLRTSA) present their Spring Open Meeting.
Comp 1 - 60 shots @ 50mt & 60 shots @ 100yds
Comp 2 - Benchrest - 60 shots @ 50mt & 60 shots @ 100yds.
Cash prizes paid by BACS
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: 77 Orchard Road, Finedon, Northants NN9 5JG
Entry Closing Date: 11 April 2026
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@gmail.com
Event Website: http://nlrtsa.co.uk