Imperial Historic Arms Meeting 2026

Saturday 11^th - Sunday 12^th 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

Programme: 

🎯 Sporting Events (15 min): £10: Running Boar, Running Deer
🎯 Gallery Rifle Events (30 min): £12: 50m Advancing, 50m Precision, Bobber, Slowfire
🎯 Gallery Rifle Events (45 min): £15: 10m Rapid, 25m Advancing, 25m Precision, Duelling, Surrenden
🎯 100x Events: £16: 100x Prone, 100x Standing, 100x Three Position
🎯 200x Events (20 min): £10: 200x Agony Snaps, 200x Double Snaps, 200x Rapid
🎯 200x McQueen (15 min): £12: 200x McQueen
🎯 200x Events (45 min): £18: 200x Prone, 200x Standing

Re-Shoot Ticket: £5 each - Available for Running Deer, Running Boar and McQueen only
Aggregates: FREE. When entering the below competitions you will be entered automatically

Classic Service Rifle: 200 Yards and Rapid: Matches 3657, 4357
Veteran Rifles: 25m Advancing: Matches 1462, 1464, 1465
Veteran Pistol Calibre Rifle: 50m Precision, Slowfire, 100 Yards: Matches 1862, 2862, 3262
Veteran Pistol Calibre Rifle: 200 Yards and Rapid: Matches 3662, 4362
Veteran Service Rifle: 200 Yards and Rapid: Matches 3674, 4374
Post-Veteran Target Rifle: 200 Yards and Rapid: Matches 3684, 4384

Discounts: Off entry fees only. Multi-competition discounts are only applicable to entries made before the deadline

• 10% Off Entry Fees: when you enter 6 or more competitions
• 15% Off Entry Fees: when you enter 12 or more competitions
• 40% Off Entry Fees: for those that are under 25 years old on the last day of the Event

Courses of Fire: Please see the Classic & Historic Handbook details all of the firearm classess and competitions within this diverse discipline. FREE paperback copies are available from the NRA Offices

Classes: Firearms are classified by the period they are from:

• Muzzle Loading: Pre-1874 Flintlock & Percussion
• Vintage: Pre-1891 Black Powder only
• Classic: Pre-1919
• Veteran: Pre-1945
• Post Veteran: Pre-1970
• Open: 50 years prior to the start of the Event

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 cas

Overseas Competitors: Those wishing to take part from overseas countries need to apply for a Visitor's Firearm Permit - CLICK HERE for details

🏅Awards: Medals are awarded to the top scoring competitors for each Competition, subject to the amount of entries. Trophies and Medals will be available for collection between 1500 - 1600 on Sunday 12th July. Any uncollected medals will be posted out after the Meeting, along with any awards and Skilled Shot Certificates

First place: when an event is contested by 2 or more individuals, will receive an NRA Silver Shoulder medal, a Gold Imperial Historic Bar & a certificate. Trophies are awarded in certain matches, indicated by the 🏆 symbol on the entry form. Trophies are only presented when an event is contested by two or more individuals

Second place: when an event has 6 or more results, will receive a prize certificate

Third place: when an event has 11 or more results, will receive a prize certificate

All Competitors may also purchase Skilled Shot Certificates after the Meeting if they achieve a certain score (see individual match details for more information). Skilled Shot Certificates cost £1.50 each

🦺 Range Team: Our dedicated team of volunteers - you can help out for as little as half a day, or if you fancy it – the whole Meeting!

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