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We are sorry to report the passing of Ian Shirra-Gibb, a Vice-President of the NRA.
Ian was very much the face of 300m shooting in the UK for many years, and his efforts and leadership were instrumental in establishing the 300-meter range at Bisley.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
June 22, 2026
General News
Recent shooting in periods of extreme heat has identified performance concerns affecting the current batch of Imperial issued ammunition. Feedback to date also indicates the ammunition performs to expected standards in cooler conditions. Investigations are underway and further testing, including trials of other ammunition are scheduled this week. We understand the importance of resolving this
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General News
The NRA, a registered charity, is seeking to appoint a new co-opted Trustee to the Council of the Association (the Board of Trustees). The Trustee board meets six times each year, with each meeting typically requiring a full day plus additional time to review reports. Trustees receive regular email traffic between meetings, which may require
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June 22, 2026
Team invitation
I have been honoured by the NRA Council with the Captaincy of the NRA team to the Channel Islands in 2027. I am delighted to announce that Rupert Dix, Chris Vonchek and Archie Whicher have agreed to be Vice-Captain, Adjutant and Main Coach, respectively. Provisionally the tour will commence on May 26th, 2027 and run
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Mar 25, 2025
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