Classic & Historic

Imperial Historic Arms Meeting
Start Date:

Saturday 10 July

2021

Entries Open:
Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 10:00
Deadline for Entries:
Wednesday 07 July 2021 at 12:00
Venue:
National Shooting Centre, Bisley

Contact Information:

For more information please contact mark.haigh@nra.org.uk 01483 797777 ext. 139

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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

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:

PeriodDatelineMatch No.
Muzzle LoadingPre-1874 Flintlock & Percussion100-120
VintagePre-1891 Block Powder only200-254
CarbinePre-1961300-361
ClassicPre-1919400-472
Veteran1919-1945500-544
Open1st January of the year 50 years prior to the date of the meeting600-669
Transitional1946-1960710-722
Gallery Rifle & PistolMultiple 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