Imperial Historic Arms Meeting | Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th July
The Imperial Historic Arms Meeting (IHAM) is shot entirely in the Spirit of the Original with historic firearms and equipment appropriate to the period. IHAM offers a great opportunity to experience Classic & Historic arms in action, and works towards maintaining their legacy
COVID-19 Notice: If you are feeling unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms, please do not visit the National Shooting Centre (NSC), no matter how mild the symptoms. The NSC has put in place Covid-secure procedures throughout the camp. Please adhere to the various notices and instructions. We respectfully ask that you maintain social distancing at all times, and practice regular hand washing throughout your time on site.
Competition Programme:
- 10 Yards
- 25m Advancing
- 25m Bobber
- 25m Dueling
- 25m Precision
- 25m Slowfire
- 25m Surrenden
| - 50m Advancing
- 50m Precision
- 50m Rook & Rabbit
- Running Boar
- Running Deer
- 100 Yards Prone
- 100 Yards Standing
| - 100 Yards Three Position
- 200 Yards 'Agony' Snaps
- 200 Yards Double Snaps
- 200 Yards McQueen
- 200 Yards Prone
- 200 Yards Rapid
- 200 Yards Standing
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Range Officers: If you would like to join the Range Officer team, please follow this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/UoEkNFniyQAGFG8M7
Rulebook: The Classic & Historic Handbook has been re-designed to make it easier for you to navigate any understand about the different classes and competitions: Classic & Historic Rulebook
Classes: Events are classified by the period they are from, outlined in the table below:
Period | Dateline | Match No. |
Muzzle Loading | Pre-1874 Flintlock & Percussion | 100-120 |
Vintage | Pre-1891 Block Powder only | 200-254 |
Carbine | Pre-1961 | 300-361 |
Classic | Pre-1919 | 400-472 |
Veteran | 1919-1945 | 500-544 |
Open | 1st January of the year 50 years prior to the date of the meeting | 600-669 |
Transitional | 1946-1960 | 710-722 |
Gallery Rifle & Pistol | Multiple eras (see specific match conditions) | 801-898 |
Discounts:
- 10% Off Entry Fees: 6 or more events
- 20% Off Entry Fees: 12 or more events
- 30% Off Entry Fees: First time competitor
- 40% Off Entry Fees: Under 25s
Cancellations made up to 48 hours before any given competition will be refunded