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The NRA run a sizeable calendar of Competitions through the year, engaging with multiple shooting Disciplines
Most of our Competitions are open to any standard of shooter, with new entrants always welcome!
Upcoming Events
To view the Marksman's calendar - CLICK HERE
FEATURED EVENT
Spring Action Weekend (SAW) 2025
Spring Action Weekend 2025
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th March
The Spring Action Weekend comprises of competitions for CSR, Classic & Historic, GR&P, McQueen and Target Shotgun shooters
Programme & Availability: Please follow this LINK (or view the table below) to view the outline programme, timings & availability for the Spring Action Weekend 2025
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1Ammunition for Issued Rifle event additional £15.60
2Ammunition for Issued Rifle event additional £3.50
Re-Shoot Ticket: £5 each - Available for Speed Steels, Mini McQueen and Fullbore McQueen
Discounts: Off entry fees only. Multi-competition discounts are only applicable to entries made before the deadline
- 10% Off Entry Fees: 6 or more events
- 15% Off Entry Fees: 12 or more events
- 20% Off Entry Fees: 20 or more events
- 40% Off Entry Fees: Under 25s
Entry requirements:
- Shooter Certification Card (SCC): All shooters MUST be in possession of their SCC when shooting on NRA ranges. This is awarded to NRA Members, or by a Club Chairperson (of NRA affiliated Clubs) once a shooter has satisfied criteria as to the shooter’s ability to use firearms and ammunition safely. If not in possession of an SCC, shooters may apply for a temporary SCC by emailing competitions@nra.org.uk
- NRA Membership: Membership to the NRA is required to shoot on NSC Ranges, and ensures the individual is covered by the NRA insurance package. Non-NRA members are welcome, but are required to pay an additional Non-Member Fee
- On the first day of the Competition you must be aged 14 or over (please contact the Competition Co-ordinator before entering if this is not the case)
🏅Awards: Medals are awarded to the top scoring competitors for each match subject to the amount of entries:
- 2+ entries - Gold Medal
- 6+ entries - Gold and Silver Medal
- 11+ entries - Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal
Where a match is 'Classified' the results are split so your scores are listed against others in the same class. Classified events have classifications detailed at the end of their listing in the GR&P Handbook (View online copy HERE)
SAW Aggregate: Aggregates that champion shooters who are current and former members of the Military, including Reserves, Police or other Emergency Services; and those Under 25 years old. The aggregates comprise of Advancing Target and 25m Precision (in GRCF and GRSB) or Timed & Precision 1 and Multi-Target in SGSA. Entry is free and automatic when entering the required competitions. A Gold NRA medal is awarded to the highest score in each category, in each firearm class. For full details please see our Event Notes
🦺 Volunteer Crew: Without dedicated volunteers this and may other competitions would not be able to field the amount of competitors wanting to take part. You can help out for as little as half a day, or if you fancy it – the whole weekend!
- Friday: Volunteer/ RO Competition Day: We require volunteers to run a limited number of ranges, namely Melville A-E, Running Deer (PM only for TS), Butt Zero (PM only). All events are unsquadded
- Saturday-Sunday: Most ranges require 1x CRO and 2x Range Team
CLICK HERE to find out more about the volunteer package and to sign up
History of The Imperial Meeting
Today the National Rifle Association hold the Imperial Meeting as an open competition with the aim to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's (or Queen's) dominions, and has grown to include many different disciplines. The largest entry is for Target Rifle, which dominates the final week of the Meeting and culminates with the final of the King's Prize.
The King's Prize remains the premier award for the Meeting’s top shot, with the £250 prize still given to the winner.
Host to the competition is The National Shooting Centre – Bisley, the world renowned ranges complex covering virtually all forms of shooting from air rifle to 1200 yards full-bore shooting. Set in 3000 acres of heathland; Bisley is as unique in character as it is in the variety of ranges it offers.
The atmosphere at Bisley is second to none, with friendships made and renewed on the firing points every year, but the event does not end with the shooting: the famous Bisley clubs take over and, between shoots and at the end of each day, competitors enjoy the Bisley hospitality at its best.
Our Location
Bisley, Brookwood, Surrey, GU24 0PB
Charity No. 219858.
E-mail: info@nra.org.uk
Tel: 01483 797777
Fax: 01483 797285
Declaration, Terms and Conditions (Click to read)
Declaration: Entry Terms and Conditions
Last updated 24.11.23
When entering Target Rifle Imperial Meeting: I undertake to do Special Duties, if required, on any day on which I have entered a squadded competition
When entering on behalf of a team: I confirm that all team members are eligible to compete and will comply with the NRA Rules and Regulations as below
General Terms:
- I agree I meet the entry criteria as stated within the Event Notes of the Event I am entering
- I meet at least one of the following conditions that legitimises my access to firearms:
- I am an individual member of the NRA
- I make this declaration as a participant in an NRA Guest Day
- I hold a Firearm Certificate or GB Visitor's Permit permitting me to use, for target shooting, the firearms that I shall fire in this Event
- I am a member of a Club Approved by the Home Office, the Scottish Ministers or the PSNI and will be shooting as a member of that club and will use any firearm for which I do not hold a Firearm Certificate only in accordance with the applicable exemptions to S1 Firearms Act 1968 as amended
- I am not a prohibited person within the meaning of Section 21 Firearms Act 1968 (as amended)
- I have never had a Firearm or Shotgun Certificate refused or revoked. (If you have, please enclose full details in a sealed envelope marked 'Confidential')
- I agree that I have been warned that ear protection must and eye protection may be required to be worn at all times in the vicinity of all firing points while shooting is in progress, and shall not hold the organiser responsible for any injury resulting from non-compliance therewith. Any mandatory details will be contained within the specific Event Notes for each Event
- I confirm that the information given in this form is true, complete and accurate
Competition Terms:
- I agree to abide by the rules of the National Rifle Association and of the Event and I will accept the decisions of the Event Director or the NRA as final
- On the first day of the Event I will be aged fourteen years or over; OR I have the written approval of the NRA and the Event director to participate notwithstanding my age.
- I certify that I am qualified to participate in accordance with the Regulations and hold a current certificate of Safety and Competence, which I will present at the Event
- I am an individual member of the NRA; or by virtue of at least one of the following I meet the criteria to be granted, and I apply for, temporary membership of the NRA for the duration of the Event:
- I hold a UK Firearm Certificate, GB Visitor’s Firearm Permit or Permit under S7 Firearms Act 1968 authorising possession of a full-bore rifle, small-bore rifle or muzzle-loading pistol
- I am a full member of a club Approved by the Home Office, the Scottish Ministers or the PSNI
- I am a present member of HM Forces and have current military certification of competence with a full-bore rifle
- I agree that results of a Competition and classifications may be published on the internet or elsewhere containing my name, competitor number, class and score
- I understand that if I have debts to NRA or NSC Ltd over 90 days outstanding, squadding cards will not be issued to me until these have been settled in full
Further Terms:
Any additional terms, such as cancellation policies, will be detailed in the specific Event Notes for each Event