CSR Winter League – Sat 4th Jan
Civilian Service Rifle League 2019/20
Saturday 4th January 2020
This popular CSR Winter League competition is running from October 2019 to April 2020.
All paper entries must be received by midday on Monday 23 December 2019
Online entries are open until midday Monday 30 December 2019 however there will be no online support from midday Friday 20 December 2019:
Please enter early to avoid disappointment.
What to expect
For the majority of the league you can expect to be shooting from 100-600x in a mixture of standing, squatting, kneeling or prone positions.
The day is arranged with half of the competitors on the firing point at a time; the other half operating targetry in the butts. On the firing point the first competitor will shoot the full course of fire, followed by the second competitor. If you are new to CSR or would like additional guidance, we aim to squad you as the second shooting competitor in a detail. The day is divided up into AM and PM, during both sessions you will shoot and be in the butts.
New to CSR?
For those new or looking to try Civ SR, we run 1-day ‘Introduction to Civ SR’ courses aimed at introducing you to the discipline. Further details are available here including the dates of up coming courses. The courses are run by highly experienced shooters and involve both classroom and practical on range coaching.
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Mini Rifle Match: NRA Mini-Rifle League – Round 6
NRA Mini Rifle League – Round 6
Sixth round of the NRA Mini-Rifle League on Sunday 2nd September, hosted on Butt Zero, Bisley.
This Mini Rifle match held at Bisley will be a superb opportunity to shoot this fun and exciting sport.
The match is limited to 45 competitors.
Match Division
Open: any .22LR rifle with any sights, no restriction on magazine capacity.
It is a Meeting rule that all competitors are required to wear hearing and eye protection (unless otherwise stated in individual event conditions). The NRA/NSC will not be liable for any injury sustained through the lack of appropriate protection.
Ammunition will be available for purchase from the NRA Range Office on the day.
Sign in and safety briefing at 08:00 hrs on Butt Zero Sunday 2 September 2018.
All events to be shot in accordance with NRA rules and conditions, details from www.nra.org.uk
CERTIFICATION
From 1st January 2009, each civilian shooting on an MoD range is to carry a certificate of safety and competence signed by the chairman of a club of which he is a member and which is affiliated to the NRA. Before being allowed to shoot, competitors must produce their certificate. Full details on this subject can be found on the NRA website.
Notes:
Can be shot without a Certificate of Competency with one to one supervision by an NRA Certified RCO, please inform us in advance if this will be the case
For further details please contact the event organiser.
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Gallery Rifle and Pistol Imperial Meeting
Gallery Rifle & Pistol Imperial Meeting
The meeting is open to all shooters and offers competition in Gallery Rifle Centrefire (GRCF), Gallery Rifle Small-Bore (GRSB), Long Barrel Revolver and Pistol (LBR/LBP) and Muzzle Loading Revolver/Pistol (MLP/MLR)
There are unlimited medal entry matches, squadded trophy matches and team matches.
The format of the Imperial is slightly different to many GR meetings people may attend so we advise downloading the entry form and GR&P Handbook
Individual Squadded Competitions:
Match |
Class |
Distance |
Cotterill Trophy |
AP |
25m |
Granet Cup |
GRCF |
25m |
Gallery Rifle Small Bore Match |
GRSB |
25m |
Man v Man |
GRSB |
Up to 20m |
Police (T&P1) |
GRCF |
25m |
Scott Cup |
GRCF |
25m |
Service |
GRCF |
25m |
Silhouette |
GRCF |
25m |
Individual Unlimited Competitions:
Match |
Class |
Distance |
Advancing Target |
GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR, MLR |
10-25x |
America |
GRCF, GRCF, LBP, LBR |
25-50m |
Free Gallery Rifle |
GRCF, GRCF, LBP, LBR |
50m |
Granet |
AP, GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR, MLP, MLR |
25m |
Police (T&P1) |
GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR, MLR |
10-25m |
Scott |
AP, GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR, MLP, MLR |
25m |
Service (M-T) |
GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR, MLR |
10-25m |
Silhouette |
AP, GRCF, GRSB, LBP, LBR |
25m |
Individual Aggregate Competitions:
Match |
Aggregate of |
GRCF Grand Aggregate |
Advancing Target, America, Granet, Police, Scott, Service, Silhouette |
GRSB Grand Aggregate |
Advancing Target, America, Granet, Police, Scott, Service, Silhouette |
LBP Grand Aggregate |
Advancing Target, Granet, Police, Scott, Service |
LBR Grand Aggregate |
Advancing Target, Granet, Police, Scott, Service |
LBP Grand Aggregate |
Advancing Target, Granet, Police, Scott, Service |
Gallery Rifle Match |
Granet and Scott (Squadded) |
Team Competitions:
Match |
Class |
Advancing Target Team |
GRCF |
Beaufoy Gallery Rifle Team |
GRCF |
BFAPA Team |
GRSB |
Fairburn Cup |
GRCF |
Lord Salisbury Team |
GRSB |
Mander Trophy |
GRCF |
McGivern Cup |
GRSB |
Oxford & Cambridge Match |
GRCF |
Peel Cup |
GRCF |
Universities Team Aggregate |
GRCF |
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Western Counties
Western Counties Target Rifle Championship
Sunday 14th April 2019
Organiser: Ian Davison – DORSET COUNTY RIFLE CLUB
Eligability
The event is run under the auspices of Somerset County Rifle Association. It is organised jointly by Somerset & Dorset, and is open to all comers. Entrants will be meeting members of SCRA for the day, so paid-up full members of SCRA may deduct £1 from their total entry fees.
There are Open Aggregates which may be entered by all competitors, and additional Closed Aggregates for those who are paid-up members of Somerset County Rifle Association, those who are qualified to shoot for Dorset under NRA rules, or who qualify under other groupings or affiliations.
Please note that to comply with current NRA rules, all firers must possess and carry their current Shooter Certification Card. You will not be able to shoot without this.
Entries
Must be made by post to arrive by Monday 1st April. All entrants will receive their squadding details by post during the week before the competition. No refunds will be made for cancellations unless notification is received before 1 April.
We will be running A and B class entries to ensure a more even spread of prizes.
Ammunition
Competitors must supply their own ammunition (commercial manufacture or handloaded) to NRA specification in calibres 7.62mm/.308 Win (max bullet weight 155 grn), or 5.56mm/.223” (max bullet weight 77 grn).
Venue
Sunday 14 April – AM- long range: Stickledown Range at Bisley
Sunday 14 April – PM- short range: Century Range at Bisley
Please arrive early, so you are ready to commence shooting at your Detail Times. It is essential that we start promptly at 08:30 and 13:30 if we are to complete the scheduled competitions.
Sighters
All sighters are convertible.
Markers
We are using private markers again in 2019; the cost is included in the entry fee.
Range Officers
As previously, Paul and Michelle Ballard have kindly agreed to act as dedicated Range Officers for the shoot. Competitor Range Officers will not be required.
Prizes
Prizes will comprise Trophies, Cups and prizes in kind. The prizegiving will take place in the British Commonwealth Rifle Club clubhouse (next to the Artists) at the end of the shoot. A good number of excellent trophies will be on offer.
Detail Timings
Detail 1: 900x: 08.30, 1000x: 10:30, 300x: 13:30, 500x: 14:50, 600x: 16:10
Detail 2: 900x: 09.30, 1000x: 11:30, 300x: 14:10, 500x: 15:30, 600x: 16:50
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Service Rifle Imperial Meeting
Service Rifle Imperial Meeting 2018
Please return your entry form to NRA Shooting Division by Monday 11 June
About the Meeting:
Friday 15 June will see the start of the Service Rifle Championship for Individuals and 4-man unit teams. Two matches will be shot: the Short Range Rural Contact Assessment (AM), and Rural Contact Assessment (PM) – entry fee is £12 per person for the day.
The 4-man unit team events are concurrent with these matches and are a free to enter. These events attract specific awards reserved for British Forces including souvenir NRA medals and bars.
These matches offer an excellent opportunity to compete for NRA awards, validate training standards ahead of respective Service competitions and train for the Methuen Cup match (staged on Century Range on 21 June 2018).
Full details of match conditions can be found in the NRA handbook
Individual Service Rifle Competitions:
Match |
Services Equivalent Match |
Date |
Service Rifle Championship |
Agg of Short Range Rural Contact &
Rural Contact Assessments |
Friday 15 June
(or during Service OSCs) |
Bisley Bullet |
Short Range Rural Contact Assessment (SRRCA) |
Friday 15 June [AM]
(or during Service OSCs) |
Queen Mary |
Rural Contact Assessment (RCA) |
Friday 15 June [PM]
(or during Service OSCs) |
Rapids Aggregate |
Practice 2&3 RCA + Practice 2&4 SRRCA |
Concurrent with Service OSCs |
Imperial Tobacco |
Practice 1 RCA + Practice 1 SRRCA |
Army Rifle Association |
The Defence Assessment |
The LMG |
Machine Gun Assessment |
Individual Service Pistol Competitions:
Match |
Services Equivalent Match |
Date |
Service Pistol Gold Badge |
Agg of Service Medals & Pistol Cup |
Concurrent with Service OSCs |
Service Medals |
Urban Contact Phase 2 |
Service Pistol Cup |
Pistol CQB Assessment |
Inter-Unit (4-person Team) Competitions:
Match |
Services Equivalent Match |
Date |
Inter-Unit Championship |
Agg of Brinsmead, Canada, Hythe & Mappin |
Friday 15 June
(or during Service OSCs) |
Brinsmead |
Concurrent with Practice 1 SRRCA |
Mappin |
Concurrent with Practices 2&5 SRRCA |
Hythe |
Concurrent with Practice 4 SRRCA |
Canada |
Concurrent with RCA |
Team Competitions:
Match |
Services Equivalent Match |
Date |
Inter-Universities |
Agg of Attack & Reorg Ass. + Urban Contact |
Concurrent with Service OSCs |
Hamilton Leigh |
Phase 1 – Fire Team Combat Snap Shooting Assessment |
Roberts |
Phase 2 – Fire Team Combat Snap Shooting Assessment |
Gunmakers |
Service Pistol Cup |
Please return your entry form to NRA Shooting Division by Monday 11 June
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Match Rifle Imperial
Match Rifle Imperial Meeting 2019
Thursday 11th – Wednesday 17th July
**Entries typically open in April**
What is Match Rifle?
Match Rifle can be thought of as an extreme, experimental version of Target Rifle. Whilst the same calibres are permitted (.308” Winchester / 7.62 x 51 mm NATO and .223” Remington / 5.56 x 45 mm NATO), Match Rifle starts at 1000 yards where TR finishes, and goes up to 1200 yards.
Unlike TR a rest may be used to support or steady the hand supporting the rifle (a sling as used in TR is also an option), but the rifle may not be directly supported by a rest or bipod.
Whilst most people shoot Match Rifle prone, a sizeable minority shoot supine (“back position”), and a small number shoot seated at tables.
Most competitions are either two convertible sighters and 15 or 20 to count. The Albert is the only individual competition fired over three distances, requiring 15 shots at each distance, but there are NO sighters. So it’s not just a test, if you have got your elevation and wind zero right, but also if you have nerves of steel. The final distance will see the competitors squaded with their closest rival, which adds that little bit more of excitement, not just for the shooter but also spectators.
In true MR style you will be able to find a variety of shooting positions on the firing point – prone (with most people using a rest), supine (yes, there are still plenty of people shooting ‘on their back’) , and – for those who are unable to shoot prone or supine on medical grounds – shooting seated at a table. Most people are now using telescopic sights and almost everyone is using handloads, although it is not a requirement to take part, it probably is if you would like to be at the top of the leader board.
The weekend also sees an aggregate for those shooting with the NRA’s GGG ammunition, so anyone wanting to have a go with their TR on the longer ranges, and sample the friendly experience of Match Rifle shooting, is very welcome.
The Hopton
The Hopton is the Match Rifle equivalent of the Grand Aggregate in the Target Rifle world, it is shot over four days on Stickledown at three distances – 1000, 1100 and 1200 yards. It is the aggregate of seven individual competitions (several are shot over more than one distance) and the winner of the Hopton will have fired a minimum of 205 rounds.
Most competitions are shot in two details and as all the competitions take place on the same range, it is very sociable with competitors enjoying discussing latest wind challenges, new developments in ammo making and anecdotes from the last detail over a cup of tea in one of the nearby club houses and lodges or behind the firing point.
The results are almost immediately available with the stats office just behind the 1200-yard firing point and a big screen leaving no one in doubt which position they are holding in the Hopton at all times. It makes for a competitive atmosphere and encourages not just those heading for the top places, but also those hoping to beat their piers and fellow countrymen as each shooter’s nationality is listed as well.
Any Rifle Extras
For those wanting the opportunity to warm up before the rigours of the Hopton, the Any Rifle Extras allows the option of shooting at each distance on Pre Thursday (11th July).
Team Matches
The FW Jones on First Sunday (14th July) is open to club teams of 4 shooters from.
The Elcho Match on First Tuesday (16th July) is a coached team shoot between the four home nations, first held in 1862. Everyone tends to get involved in one way or another and it’s worth coming along to watch the final distance. 1200 always has its challenges – rarely is the match won after 1000 and 1100 yards!
Proceedings end on on a sociable note with the MR Prize Giving in the English Eight Club garden immediately after the Elcho.
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General News
Compliance and Risk Officer Vacancy at NRA Bisley
Details are as per the Job Description below. All applications to be sent to Ray Hutchings at ray.hutchings@nra.org.uk.
Job description
Job title: Charity Compliance and Risk Officer
Reporting to: NRA Secretary General
Number of Direct reports: None
Location: Bisley
Hours of work: 24 (part time)
Overall Purpose of the role:
To ensure the NRA operates in a legal and ethical manner while meeting our charitable objectives; and advise on various types of risks, identifying potential threats and create plans to prevent and mitigate problems.
Key Result Areas:
Compliance
- Maintain, draft and revise NRA policies
- Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
- Evaluate charitable activities to assess compliance risk
- Collaborate with external auditors and other professionals
- Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
- Educate and train employees on regulations and policies
- Address trustee and employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
- Keep abreast of Charity Commission guidance and internal standards
Risk
- Conduct assessments to define and analyse possible risks
- Evaluate the gravity of each risk by considering its consequences
- Audit processes and procedures
- Develop risk management controls and systems
- Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks
- Create contingency plans to manage crises
- Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses
- Prepare reports and present recommendations
- Help implement solutions and plans
- Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and train them when necessary
- Senior Management Team (SMT) member
- Contribute to the SMT in assisting in the achievement of charity’s long term and short terms goals
- Attend SMT meetings and to work with colleagues in a constructive and co-operative manner
Personnel Specification
- Proven experience of compliance and risk management
- Knowledge of legal requirements and controls
- Familiarity with charity sector
- Excellent communication skills
- Integrity and professional ethics
- Knowledge of risk assessment and control
- Experience with auditing and reporting procedures
- Strong computer and research skills
- Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- BSc/BA in Law, Business, Finance or a related field
Reference ID: CCRO
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks worn in the office. Multiple sanitiser points
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