NSRA Proficiency Badge Scheme & Competition

2025 Proficiency Badge Competition Relaunch

What’s new?

  • Can be shot concurrent with NSRA Postal Competitions

  • Cards can be shot over the course of 4 weeks, rather than a single day

  • Trophy reallocation with the opportunity for Affiliated and non-affiliated Clubs to win!

Our Proficiency Badge Scheme is open to all, with membership to the NSRA not required to enter.  It is a great way to gain a basic understanding of your current shooting level along with the qualifying score needed to get to the next level.  Levels are shown through a clearly defined Class system stating the minimum qualifying scores for each class. So, whether you are new to shooting or a seasoned shot, this is a great way to gauge your current shooting level!

Disciplines available are:

  • Air Pistol – 10 metre / 6 yard

  • Air Rifle - 3P

  • Air Rifle – Sporter (3P & Standing)

  • Air Rifle - 10 metre / 6 yard

  • LSR – Standing any sights

  • Pistol – 20 yard

  • Prone Rifle – Long range

  • Prone Rifle – Short range

  • Benchrest Rifle – Long range

  • Benchrest Rifle – Short range

  • Sport Crossbow – 10m / 18m

How much does it cost to take part?

  1. You can check the sticker pricing on the Sticker Request Form

  2. You will need to pay for postage to send your cards to the Scorer

  3. You have an option to purchase a badge relevant to you

What are the next steps for getting involved?

  1. Download the Sticker Request Form from here, fill in the details and return to competitions@nsra.co.uk

  2. We will then reach out to you and provide all the necessary paperwork and stickers so you can complete the Proficiency Badge Competition

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