Competitions
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) 2026
Spring Action Weekend 2026
Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th March
The Spring Action Weekend comprises of competitions for CSR, Classic & Historic, GR&P, McQueen and Target Shotgun shooters
Entry requirements:
- Experience: This competition welcomes novice and seasoned shooters
- Membership: This competition is open to NRA Members. Shooters from other Home Office Approved Clubs are welcome but are required to pay the Non-Member Fee
- Shooter Certification Card (SCC): If not in possession of an SCC, shooters may apply for a temporary SCC by emailing competitions@nra.org.uk
- Age: On the first day of the Competition you must be aged 14 or over - please contact the Competitions Team before entering if this is not the case
Entry Fees: Available to view HERE - We are pleased to share a broad reduction in entry fees, which still benefit from:
Multi-Event Discounts: Percentage off Entry Fees when entering the required amount of events, only the highest discount will apply. 10% off 6+ events, 15% off 12+ events, 20% off 20+ events
Under 25 Discount: 40% off Entry Fees for any shooter under the age of 25 on the first day of the Meeting
New to Action Weekends? We recommend these as great introductory events: 25m Precision (£12), Advancing Target (£12), Mini McQueen (£8.50 - or £12.50 with the issued NRA firearm)
Competition Programme:
🎯CSR: 200 Yard Match
🎯GR&P 15-20 minutes: Multi-Target, Speed Steels, WA48
🎯GR&P 30 minutes: 25m Precision, 200 Yard Match, Advancing Target, T&P 1, T&P 3, Phoenix A,
🎯GR&P 45-90 minutes: 50m Precision, America Match, Timed & Precision 2, 1020, 1500
🎯McQueen: McQueen, Mini McQueen
🎯Practical: Practical Pistol Match
🎯Target Shotgun: Embassy Cup, Multi-Target, T&P 1
Awards:
🏅Medals are awarded to the top scoring competitors for each match subject to the amount of entries: 2+ entries - Gold Medal only, 6+ entries - Gold and Silver Medal, 11+ entries - Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal
📋Classifications: 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: Championing 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
🦺 Range Team: 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-D, Running Deer (PM only for TS), Butt Zero. 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
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