Upcoming Competitions and Events
Prone Rifle Club Instructor course
Event Description: A two day club instructor course for Prone rifle discipline. Applicants must be NSRA full members and hold a Range Conducting officer qualification (RCO). RCO qualification is also available during the course for those not holding it. 12 places available, course fee is £150 which includes NSRA registration. RCO if required is an additional £18.50.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Courses
Event Address: Holwell Rifle Club, Asfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3QY
Event Contact Name: Mark Davies
Event Contact Email: holwellrc@hotmail.co.uk
Club Instructor - Prone Rifle
Event Description: The NSRA Prone Rifle Club Instructor Course is designed for experienced prone rifle shooters who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to coach, instruct, and support club-level prone rifle shooting. This course provides a clear pathway to becoming a confident and effective instructor within an NSRA-affiliated environment.
Participants will learn best practice in safe range management, rifle and equipment setup, prone position fundamentals, and effective coaching techniques. The course is led by an experienced Regional Coach and County Coach, it is for shooters of all abilities, from beginners to experienced competitors.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, Courses, Air Rifle
Event Address: Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club
Event Contact Name: Martin Stocker
Event Contact Email: martinrstocker@gmail.com
NSRA Club Instructor Course (prone)
Event Description: We are hosting a NSRA Club Instructor course at Chichester RPC in February. the course will be run by Steven Stocker and will certify attendees as Club Instructors for the prone discipline.
Attendees need to be previously certified as NSRA RCOs and also be individual members of the NSRA.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, Courses
Event Address: Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club, The Range, Warren Road, Chichester PO19 6BB
Event Contact Name: Martin Stocker
Event Contact Email: martinrstocker@gmail.com
Event Website: http://chichesterrifleclub.co.uk
British Open Air Gun Championships (BOAG) - Cadets Weekend
Event Description: Split over 3 weekends, BOAG is our flagship event for Air Gun! Starting with cadets in mid-February followed by Air Rifle and Pistol on 20 - 22 February then a weekend just dedicated to Sporter on 28 Feb - 1 March, this is a true celebration of air gun target shooting. You can find our entry form on our website, please note spaces are limited so get in early to secure your place!
Entries open: 15 October
Entries close: 15 December
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Sporter Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Bisley, Lord Roberts Centre
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/boag-competition
British Open Air Gun Championships (BOAG) - Air Rifle & Pistol Weekend
Event Description: Split over 3 weekends, BOAG is our flagship event for Air Gun! Starting with cadets in mid-February followed by Air Rifle and Pistol on 20 - 22 February then a weekend just dedicated to Sporter on 28 Feb - 1 March, this is a true celebration of air gun target shooting. You can find our entry form on our website, please note spaces are limited so get in early to secure your place!
Entries open: 15 October
Entries close: 15 December
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Sporter Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Bisley, Lord Roberts Centre
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/boag-competition
NSRA YPS Rifle Tutor Training Course
Event Description: This is the standard course for "taster" sessions in air rifle shooting in the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor's Diploma. This equips candidates to run have-a-go sessions in air rifle shooting and also to take young people for introduction to shooting over a longer period (as in Scouts or other uniformed groups). It is the standard qualification used by members of the Scout Association as written into Scout POR's.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Courses
Event Address: Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire
Entry Closing Date: 01 February 2026
Event Contact Name: Robert Sketchley
Event Contact Email: outwoodsarcheryandshooting@gmail.com
NSRA Summer Postal Competition - Entries Closing
Event Description: The NSRA Summer 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 28 February 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 YPS Tutor (Air Rifle) Course
Event Description: Qualify to deliver Air Rifle target shooting to young people, including as a Scout activity.
At the end of the course, you should be able to:
• Take over an existing air rifle and run it safely,
• Set up a safe temporary airgun range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ or open space.
• Help a young person learn to shoot an air rifle competently,
• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with sport air rifles.
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: https://shropshirescouts.org.uk/event/nsra-yps-tutor-air-rifle-course-2/
British Open Air Gun Championships (BOAG) - Sporter Rifle Weekend
Event Description: Split over 3 weekends, BOAG is our flagship event for Air Gun! Starting with cadets in mid-February followed by Air Rifle and Pistol on 20 - 22 February then a weekend just dedicated to Sporter on 28 Feb - 1 March, this is a true celebration of air gun target shooting. You can find our entry form on our website, please note spaces are limited so get in early to secure your place!
Entries open: 15 October
Entries close: 15 December
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Sporter Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Bisley, Lord Roberts Centre
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/boag-competition
WSRA Annual Indoor Championships 2026
Event Description: Open competitions - Prone, Benchrest (rimfire and air rifle) (25yd) : LSR (20yd).
40 shots at NSRA approved targets.
Medals and prizes to class winners.
Details and entry forms available from Dave Love at wsra22@yahoo.com
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, Lightweight Sport Rifle, Benchrest
Event Address: Penarth Range, Glyndwr Road, Penarth CF64 3ND
Entry Closing Date: 14 February 2026
Event Contact Name: Dave Love
Event Contact Email: wsra22@yahoo.com
Grand Prix Two (GP2)
Event Description: This is a summer series of 5 air GPs. Finishing with GP5 - "The Nessie" - event in September. This is the 5th year of us running "The Nessie".
Our range is fully electronic using Megalink targets. Scatt/noptel and other training aids are available for pre-event training.
Each GP is a 10m air-rifle and/or air-pistol 60 shot qualification with finals. Classed events A-D. Precision and sporter air-rifle with relaxed ISSF rules for classes B-C-D. For new-start pistol shooters 2-handed style is permitted.
Pre-event training is available on the day before the event.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Target Technique at the Bunker, Mackintosh Rd, Inverness, IV2 3TX
Entry Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Event Contact Name: Maria Maoileoin
Event Contact Email: events@target-technique.co.uk
Event Website: http://www.target-technique.co.uk
NSRA's Bisley National Rifle Meeting 2026 - Entries Opening
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
BSSA 50m English Match
Event Description: 50m English match plus optional 40 shots at 50m
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
ESSU Sporter Rifle Championships 2026
Event Description: 10m Sporter Rifle Open event featuring U16 and U12 championships
Event Categories: Sporter Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Aldersley
Entry Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Event Contact Email: essusporter@gmail.com
Event Website: https://essu.org.uk/
Colchester Rifle Club Scottish Match
Event Description: 60 shots at 100yds, 60 shot Benchrest at 50m
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: Colchester Rifle Club, Layer Rd, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0HU
Event Contact Name: Adrian Pamment
Event Contact Email: crc1899.comps@gmail.com
BUCS Short-Range Finals
Event Description: British Universities and Colleges Sport Short-Range Finals
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: Staveley Rifle range
Event Contact Name: Jodie Lawrence
Event Contact Email: jodie.lawrence@bucs.org.uk
Event Website: https://www.bucs.org.uk/sports-page/rifle-shooting.html
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: 28 March 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
GB Dewar 2026 Postal Trial - Entries Closing
Event Description: The GB Dewar Postal Trial is a chance for you to represent Great Britain in international competition!
With a postal trial and a shoulder-to-shoulder final stage, this is a fantastic opportunity to test yourself against the best shooters in the country. You can find more information including how to enter on our website’s Competition area.
Entries close on 31 March 2026.
Shoulder-to-shoulder event: 11 - 12 July 2026. Please note you need to be available on these days.
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
Isle of Man Easter Shoot 2026
Event Description: Centred on the Sinclair Ranges in the Isle of Man, the event runs from Good Friday (3rd April) to Easter Sunday (5th) and includes 2 x 50m Prone Rifle, 50m 3P Rifle, 2 x 10m Air Rifle & 2 x 10m Air Pistol. Classes across A, B & C together with Junior. Ranges are fully electronic with all shooting on SIUS targets and events supervised by ISSF qualified Judges, including ISSF Equipment Control. See website for details (including travel & accommodation advice).
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Small-bore 3P Rifle , Air Rifle, Air Pistol
Event Address: 16 Ballcross Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1QP
Entry Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Event Contact Name: Stewart Watterson
Event Contact Email: easter@isleofmanshooting.com
Event Website: http://www.eastershoot.im
Appleton Easter Shoot 4-5th April 2026
Event Description: Our annual Easter Open Match held at Appleton Rifle Club - event is a double dewar 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 Rifle Club, Quarry Lane, Appleton, Cheshie
Entry Closing Date: 05 April 2026
Event Contact Name: Neil Gibbons
Event Contact Email:neilgibbons@talktalk.net
Through the Ranges
Event Description: 20 shots at 25 yards, 50 metres and 100 yards
Great little friendly shoot suitable for all levels of shooting
Held over a 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: 10 April 2026
Event Contact Name: Brian Copping
Event Contact Email: copping222@btinternet.com
The Steel Challenge
Event Description: Open to all, LSR competition, timed shoot knocking over steel plates, North Range
Event Categories: Lightweight Sport Rifle
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 11 April 2026
Event Contact Name: Dave Guest
Event Contact Email: dguest@talk21.com
Event Website: http://www.teignbridgefullbore.co.uk/page38.html
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
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
Blind / VI Air Rifle Championships
Event Description: Air Rifle meeting
Event Categories: Air Rifle
Event Address: NSRA Aldersley
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/
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
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
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
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
Worcestershire County Open
Event Description: Double Dewar and English match
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, Benchrest
Event Address: 3 Sandpiper Crescent
Entry Closing Date: 16 May 2026
Event Contact Name: Hugh Webber
Event Contact Email: hugh@malvernwebber.me.uk
Event Website: http://wsbrpa.org.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
NSRA British 50m Championships 2026 - Event Details tbc
Event Description: The NSRA British 50m Championships is planned for June 2026 but details are to be confirmed.
We will add updates in due course.
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: tbc
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/british-50m
NSRA's The Haig - Event Details tbc
Event Description: The NSRA Haig Meeting is planned for June 2026 but details are to be confirmed.
We will add updates in due course.
Event Categories: Prone
Event Address: tbc
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/haig-meeting
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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: 77 Orchard Road, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5JG
Entry Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@gmail.com
Event Website: http://nlrtsa.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
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
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/
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
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: 77 Orchard Road, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5JG
Entry Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@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
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
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/
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: 77 Orchard Road, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5JG
Entry Closing Date:
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@gmail.com
Event Website: http://nlrtsa.co.uk
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
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/
Polar Bear Open Rifle Meeting
Event Description: .22rf 40 ex 50m and 40 ex 100 yards. Class prizes and trophy
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Staveley Rifle and Pistol club
Entry Closing Date: 25 January 2026
Event Contact Name: Ben Stubbins
Event Contact Email: rich22429@yahoo.co.uk
Geoff Partridge Memorial Shoot 2026
Event Description: Multiple competitions. 60 shot Air pistol at 10 metres or 60 shot Air rifle at 10 metres – all shot on electronic targets
Event Categories: Air rifle, air pistol
Event Address: NSRA Aldersley, Hugh Porter Way, Aldersley, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. WV6 9NW
Event Contact Name:
Event Contact Email: aldersley@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: Affiliated Club Competitions Area
Club Instructor Airgun
Event Description: Club Instructor Airgun is the next progression on from YPS Tutor. A course is being run in Maidstone Kent for 6 to 12 persons who would like to have an NSRA qualification to run airgun sessions. Spaces are available please contact Jon (below) to book a place ASAP.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol
Event Address: Lower Grange Farm Activity Centre, Grange Lane, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3DA
Event Contact Name: Jon Magee
Event Contact Email: jon.magee@kentscouts.org.uk
Event Website:https://www.lowergrangefarm.co.uk
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
Event Address: Priorslee & St. Georges Scout HQ, Snedshill Way, Priorslee TELFORD Shropshire TF2 9QQ
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: https://www.shropshirescouts.org.uk/events/nsra-club-instructor-airgun-course
BSSA Indoor Open & Open Airgun Meeting
Event Description: 25 yds ex 800, Including LWSR Standing Precision, 10m .177 Pistol and Rifle Events
Event Categories: Prone, benchrest, LWSR Precision, Air Gun
Event Address: tbc probably Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 6EN
Event Contact Name: S Beadle
Event Contact Email: openshoots@BedsSSA.org.uk
West Kent Rifle League's Self Handicap Postal Competition
Event Description: Any discipline postal competition. Individual and team of 3 competition options, can be shot concurrently.
Self marking
League runs from January to April 2026
Entry deadline: 12 January 2026
Event Categories: All
Event Address: n/a
Event Contact Name: Roger Chitty
Event Contact Email: westkentrl@gmail.com
Event Website: See our Affiliated Club Competition area
GB Drew 2026 Postal - Entries Opening
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
NSRA Summer Postal - Entries Opening
Event Description: The NSRA Summer 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 28 February 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/
GB Dewar Postal Trials 2026 - Entries Opening
Event Description: The GB Dewar Postal Trial is a chance for you to represent Great Britain in international competition!
With a postal trial and a shoulder-to-shoulder final stage, this is a fantastic opportunity to test yourself against the best shooters in the country. You can find more information including how to enter on our website’s Competition area.
Entries close on 31 March 2026.
Shoulder-to-shoulder event: tbc usually in July.
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
Yealmpton & District Open Christmas Shoot
Event Description: Open to all, 40 shots at 50M prone rifle & Benchrest, South Range
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Budleigh Farm
Entry Closing Date: 05 December 2026
Event Contact Name: John Alexander
Event Contact Email: jonalex.ydrc@gmail.com
NSRA YPS Tutor (Sport Crossbow) Course
Event Description: Qualify to deliver Sport Crossbow shooting to young people, including as a Scout activity.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
• Take over an existing archery/sport crossbow range and run it safely with novice sport crossbow shooters,
• Set up a safe temporary sport crossbow range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ or open space.
• Help a young person learn to shoot a sport crossbow competently,
• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with sport crossbows
Event Categories: Courses, Crossbow (Sport / Field)
Event Address: Priorslee & St.Georges Scout HQ, Snedshill Way, Priorslee TF2 9QQ
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: https://www.shropshirescouts.org.uk/events/nsra-yps-tutor-sport-crossbow-course
NSRA ELEY Postal Competition - Entries Closing
Event Description: Open to everyone and with multiple disciplines, there’s something for everyone with the NSRA ELEY Postal Competition. You do not have to be a member of the NSRA to enter (unlike our other postal competitions) and if you make it to the finals, we hold a shoulder-to-shoulder (live in-person) event in October (and during Bisley Weekend for .22 Prone)!
It’s a fantastic way to join the world of competitive shooting and a great experience for newbies and seasoned shooters alike.
Our fantastic long-term sponsors, ELEY have shown incredible support for this event and kindly donate the prizes for each category!
Don’t miss out, entries close on 31 October 2025.
Event Categories: Air Gun, LWSR, Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Finals venue tbc
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/eley-nsra-competition
Youth Proficiency Tutor Award in sport crossbow (YPST)
Event Description: A 2-day course to prepare tutors to train people in sports crossbows and to award the YPS awards.
Event Categories: Courses, Crossbow (Sport / Field)
Event Address: The Hub, Brisset Road, SE9 6HN ( at the end of the road)
Event Contact Name: Alan Gregory
Event Contact Email: Alang4949@gmail.com
Event Website: http://twangandbang.co.uk/?page_id=499
Start of the HALLOWEEN SHOOT OPEN MEETING
Event Description:
Event runs 26th October 2025 - 28th February 2026
Comp 1 - 60 shots at 50m + re-entry option
Comp 2 - Bench - 60 shots at 50m + re-entry option
Event Categories Small-bore Prone Rifle, Benchrest
Event Address: Sywell Range, (A43), Sywell, Northants NN6 9TE
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@gmail.com
Event Website: http://www.nlrtsa.co.uk
Club Coach Course
Event Description: Saturday 25th October, Sunday 26th October & Saturday 22nd November.
All days must be attended
1st weekend both days 09.30 - 17.00. Final day ( assessment) 09.30 start finish dependent on number of candidates.
Cost: £150.00
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Small-bore 3P Rifle , Air Rifle, Air Rifle (3P) , Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol , Cartridge Pistol (.22)
Event Address: Wakefield Rifle Club, West Yorkshire, WF1 3RR
Event Contact Name: Jill Norman
Event Contact Email: jill@bcnorman.karoo.co.uk
Norfolk County Rifle Association 10m Airgun Open Meeting
Event Description: Norfolk County Rifle Association 10m Airgun Open Meeting hosted at Norwich City Target Club
19th, 25th and 26th October 2025
10m Air Pistol
10m Air Rifle
10m Sporter Rifle
10m Supported Rest Pistol
10m Supported Rest Rifle
10m SH1 Pistol
10m SH1 and SH2 Rifle
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Air Pistol , Supported Rifle, Supported Pistol
Event Address: Norwich City Target Club, Tusting Close, Norwich, NR7 8TD
Event Contact Name: Chris Dickenson
Event Contact Email: norwichcitytargetclub@gmail.com
BSESRC Scottish Open
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Location: Bury St Edmunds Small-bore Rifle Club
Contact: David Butcher
More Info: chairman@bsesbrc.uk
ELEY / NSRA Shoulder-to-Shoulder Final
Event Description: Shoulder-to-Shoulder Final
Cartridge Pistol awards given from Stage 2
Prone done at Bisley National Rifle Meeting 2025
3P awards given from Stage 2
Event Categories: Benchrest, LWSR, Air Gun
Event Address: NSRA Aldersley
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/eley-nsra-competition
NSRA Scorer's Course
Event Description: The NSRA Scorer's Course provides the training required to undertake scoring of competitions at various levels. The purpose of the course is to train scorers to scrutinise and score competition cards accurately, fairly, and with consistency to NSRA standards.
Event Categories: Courses
Event Address: Satnav: Post code is RH19 3LS which gets you inside East Court Park. What3Words: ///trap.easy.master Google Maps: search for East Grinstead Target Shooting Club.
Event Contact Name: Mike Kettle
Event Contact Email: mike.kettle@egtsc.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.egtsc.co.uk/nsra-scorers-course
Jersey Outdoor Open Shoot
Event Description: Jersey Open Shoot,now including Benchrest and 3P on electronic targets
as well as our Prone shooting competitions, over four days.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, 3P, Benchrest
Event Address: Jersey Outdoor Smallbore Rifle Club,at the Clayden Range Crabbe,Jersey
Event Contact Name: Melanie Le Couilliard
Event Contact Email: mellecouilliard@icloud.com
Bideford Short Range Bench Rest Meeting
Event Description: Separate events for .22 and air rifle
Event Categories: .22 and air rifle
Event Address: Melbury Ranges, Parkham, Bideford, North Devon
Event Contact Name: -
Event Contact Email: bidefordrc@hotmail.co.uk
Event Website: www.bidefordtargetshootingclub.org
Youth Proficiency Tutor Award in air rifle (YPST)
Event Description: YPST course
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Courses
Event Address: The Hub, Brisset Road, SE9 6HN ( at the end of the road)
Event Contact Name: Alan Gregory
Event Contact Email: Alang4949@gmail.com
Event Website: http://twangandbang.co.uk/?page_id=499
NSRA YPS Tutor (Air Rifle) Course
Event Description: Qualify to deliver Air Rifle target shooting to young people, including as a Scout activity.
At the end of the course, you should be able to:
• Take over an existing air rifle and run it safely,
• Set up a safe temporary airgun range in a suitable location such as a Scout HQ or open space.
• Help a young person learn to shoot an air rifle competently,
• Run an approved introductory course for young people in target shooting with sport air rifles.
Event Categories: Air Rifle, Courses
Event Address: Priorslee & St. Georges Scout HQ Snedshill Way, Priorslee TF2 9QQ
Event Contact Name: John Dohoo
Event Contact Email: john.dohoo@shropshirescouts.org.uk
Event Website: https://www.shropshirescouts.org.uk/events/nsra-yps-tutor-air-rifle-course-2
NSRA ELEY 2026 Postal Competition Entries Open
Event Description: Open to everyone and with multiple disciplines, there’s something for everyone with the NSRA ELEY Postal Competition. You do not have to be a member of the NSRA to enter (unlike our other postal competitions) and if you make it to the finals, we hold a shoulder-to-shoulder (live in-person) event in October (and during Bisley Weekend for .22 Prone)!
It’s a fantastic way to join the world of competitive shooting and a great experience for newbies and seasoned shooters alike.
Our fantastic long-term sponsors, ELEY have shown incredible support for this event and kindly donate the prizes for each category!
Don’t miss out, entries close on 31 October 2025.
Event Categories: Air Gun, LWSR, Prone, Benchrest
Event Address: Finals venue tbc
Event Contact Name: Competitions Team
Event Contact Email: competitions@nsra.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.nsra.co.uk/eley-nsra-competition
Berkshire CSBR&PA Open Meeting 2025
Event Description: Prone Rifle & Benchrest Double Dewar 40 shots at 50 & 100 yds.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Benchrest
Event Address: Worplesdon R&PC
Event Contact Name: Ian MacDonald
Event Contact Email: compsec@bcsbrpa.org.uk
Event Website: http://www.bcsbrpa.org.uk
SEPTEMBER OPEN MEETING
Event Description:
Comp 1 - 60 shots at 50m or..
Comp 2 - 120 shots at 50m
Comp 3 - Bench - 60 shots at 50m
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle, Benchrest
Event Address: Sywell Range, (A43), Sywell, Northants NN6 9TE
Event Contact Name: Les Martin
Event Contact Email: les.martin395@gmail.com
Event Website: http://www.nlrtsa.co.uk
YPS Air Pistol
Event Description: Full 2 day YPS Pistol Course for youth organisations and Pony Club
Event Categories: Air Pistol , Courses
Event Address: Okehampton RC, Mill Lane, Okehampton
Event Contact Name: Andy Bowman
Event Contact Email: acbcoaching@icloud.com
East Grinstead TSC English Match
Event Description: 60 shots at 50m. Prone competition.
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle
Event Address: East Court Range, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LS
Event Contact Name: Mike Kettle
Event Contact Email: mike.kettle@egtsc.co.uk
Event Website: https://www.egtsc.co.uk/
Police Sport UK Open Championships
Event Description: Multi Discipline event includes Smallbore Rifle, LSR, Air Rifle & Pistol; PLUS Full Bore events:- Target Rifle, F Class, Gallery Rifle, Practical Rifle, Black Powder & Target Shotgun
Event Categories: Small-bore Prone Rifle , Air Rifle, Lightweight Sport Rifle , Air Pistol
Event Address: National Shooting Centre, Bisley
Event Contact Name: Pauline Thornton
Event Contact Email: National Shooting Centre, Bisley
Event Website: http://psukshooting.org/page3.html
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: Bedford Range, Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 6EN
Event Contact Name: S Beadle
Event Contact Email: Openshoots@bsssa.org.uk