Derbyshire Challenge 2018
Entries are now being taken for the NRA Derbyshire Challenge on Sunday 8th April 2018
The event will take place on Thorpe Cloud Rifle Range near the Peak Hotel lower car park: Thorpe, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AW
Event Details
Open to: Target rifle and F Class
Course of Fire for both disciplines:
2 convertible sighting shots with 15 shots to count at 300, 400 and 500 yards
Entry Fee: £25 per individual
Start Time: 08:00 in the lower car park, refreshments and prizegiving to be hosted at the Old Dog Public House after the shoot
Prizes: The NRA will provide the winner of both Target Rifle and F Class Qualifying Entry to the Grand Aggregate at the 149th Imperial Meeting at Bisley, as well as individual medals for the top scores in each discipline.
To Enter
Submit your Name, Contact number, Rifle Serial Number, FAC and any requirements to Simon Favell via simonfavell@aol.com
CLICK HERE to download the entry form
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Gallery Rifle Skills Development Course
Through individual coaching of positional shooting techniques in both classroom and practical range work, this Gallery Rifle course will provide the fundamental skills for taking part in GR events and competitions.
Can I attend?
The course is open to all NRA members who have a Shooter Certification Card (SCC) for Iron Sighted Rifle, including those who do not currently hold an FAC or possess a Target Rifle. Non NRA members can attend providing they possess a SCC and pay the additional membership fee.
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SCC Holder (Iron sight) |
Non-SCC Holder |
| NRA Member |
Yes |
No |
| Non-NRA Member |
Yes |
No |
To Enter
Enter & Pay online: CLICK HERE or the button at the top of the page
Enter & Pay via card or cheque: CLICK HERE or the document link at the bottom of the page to download the manual entry form
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Visitor Firearms Permits
If you wish to bring firearms to the UK as a visitor, or to possess firearms while visiting the UK other than in some restricted circumstances, you must have a Visitor’s Firearm Permit or Visitor’s Shotgun Permit.
These documents are issued by the Police in the part of the UK you wish to visit, though your permit can be extended by the issuing Police Force to be valid in multiple locations. A Permit can be valid for up to a year, and for temporary residence of a year or less avoids the need for an import licence and subsequent export licence when returning home.
You must obtain your permit in advance – it is not possible to apply for one at point of entry.
Please allow a minimum of three months.
If you bring firearms as part of your personal baggage, you must have the permit with you in order to clear UK Customs. If your firearms are shipped separately, you will need the permit to collect them from the importer.
All the firearms and ammunition you import must appear on the permit, as must any firearms you intend to borrow or hire once in the UK.
Please download an application form here: Visitor Permit BLANK – 2022 Version
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General News
Ibis Open Competition – Saturday 13th April 2024
The Ibis Open Competition for TR and F-Class (FTR & F-Open) will be held on Saturday 13th April 2024.
The morning shoot will be at 300, 500 and 600, with the afternoon at 1000 and 1100.
The entry form can be downloaded here: Ibis Open entry form blank 2024_
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General News
Small Rifle Heavy Bullet (SRHB) Shooting Days
SRHB Event Outline
The first Short-Range, Heavy Bullet (SRHB) shoot for 2020 will be held on Saturday, 14 March 2020.
These shoots are designed to provide an opportunity to use classic big-game rifles at Bisley with a muzzle energy greater than 7000J. The SRHB category covers cartridges with a minimum bullet weight of 400 grains, a maximum muzzle velocity of 800 m/s (2,625fps) and a maximum muzzle energy of 14,000J (10325ftbs).
However, we also welcome medium-bore cartridges such as the .416, .450, and .470, but there is a minimum calibre requirement of .375. Metric equivalents are, of course, also welcome!
Shooting takes place on Butt Zero. In the morning we will shoot static targets at 80 yards from two standing benches. In the afternoon, there will be a snap-shooting competition at 25 yards in addition to the static targets. We will have an electronic static target in the afternoon allowing you to download your groups direct to your phone. There will also be an opportunity to chronograph ammunition.
Please note that the snap-shooting competition requires a rifle with a minimum calibre of .40″.
Lunch will be available at the Surrey Rifle Association.
The cost of the day is £65 plus lunch. Please contact the Range Office on 01483 797777 ext 152 to arrange payment of the range fee.
Please email David Lacey (email@davidlacey.com) if you would like to participate.
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Competitions
Trafalgar 2024
Trafalgar Meeting 2024 : Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th October
Our flagship Historic firearm event of the year!
This meeting includes a multitude of events for firearms dating between Muzzle Loading pre-1874 designs – our Open class (up to 1974)
The firearms being used attract attention especially when, what is basically a museum piece, can be seen in full operational glory
In addition to the competition programme you can also take in:
Trafalgar Trade Fair: Hosted in the NRA Pavilion: FREE ENTRY Saturday 19th October 8-6pm, Sunday 20th October 8-4pm
Trafalgar Dinner: Relax with your fellow shooters and ROs after a busy day of shooting. The evening will run from 7-10:30pm, to include a 3 course meal followed by a port toast to the memory of Admiral Lord Nelson. Price £32 per person
Competition Programme: for full details please
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10 Yard, 25m Advancing, 25m ARA, 25m Bobber, 25m Duelling, 25m Precision, 25m Slowfire, 25m Surrenden, 50m Advancing, 50m Precision, 50m Rook and Rabbit, 50 Yards Standing, Running Boar, Running Deer, 100 Yards Prone, 100 Yards Standing, 100 Yards Three Position, 200 Yards ‘Agony’ Snap, 200 Yards Double Snap, 200 Yards McQueen, 200 Yards Prone, 200 Yards Rapid,
200 Yards Standing, 500 Yards, 600 Yards, 900 Yards, 1000 Yards
The Trafalgar Letter: A framed copy of a letter written during the battle of Trafalgar will be presented to the winner of a specific match. This year the award is to be presented to match 611 – Running Deer Any Centrefire Rifle
Firearm Classes:
Muzzle Loading: Pre-1874 design: Flintlock & percussion. Capping breechloaders are eligible but not modern ‘straight line’ patterns
Vintage: Pre-1891 design: Black powder only. Breech loaders only unless permission is given
Carbine: Pre-1961: max OAL 40.5 inches CF rifle or specified Carbine loads. No pistol calibres
Classic: Pre-1919: CF unless stated otherwise
Veteran: 1919 – 1945: datelined at BOTH ends, CF unless stated otherwise. Rifles No4 Mk2, 1/2 and 1/3 accepted
Open: Design date up to 1974: Later designs of firearm that do not fall into any of the current classes. CF unless stated otherwise. Firearms must be either manufactured in the designated time period or be faithful reproductions of the original design. Modifications or modern interpretations of original designs are not permitted
Transitional: Designs between 1946 and 1960
Gallery Rifle: Pre-1961 designs: pistol calibre cartridge, open or aperture sights, fired standing, no slings
Pistol & Revolvers:
– Pistol: 19th Century pattern, single shot muzzle loading, open sights. Various ignition systems
– Standard Revolver: Basic 19th Century black powder Percussion design with fixed open sights and standard grips
– Target Revolver: As standard but allowing adjustable sights, match barrels, modified grips and nitro conversions
– Pocket Revolver: Size limited to height + length less than 15 inches
All Courses of Fire & Rules are listed in the Classic & Historic Rulebook available to download from the NRA Handbooks page.
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Competitions
Autumn Action Weekend 2019 – Enter Now
Autumn Action Meeting 2019
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th October 2019
The last of the NRA Action Weekends of 2019 offers opportunities to shoot a range of matches available to GR&P, full-bore rifle and target shotgun competitors hosted at the National Shooting Centre – Bisley.
View Competition Overview HERE
Details and Courses of Fire can be downloaded from the handbooks section of the website here
This Meeting offers the opportunity for fun and competitive shooting for competitors of all levels, with the usual range of discounts to encourage new shooters to Bisley, the Under 25s and those looking to shoot more matches.
On Butt Zero on Saturday we will have Target Shotgun and Speed Steels matches all day.
Elsewhere multi-positional full-bore shooting runs side by side with the 200 yd McQueen matches on Short Siberia on Saturday, with the increasingly popular Mini McQueen throughout the weekend on Time Limit.
Range Officers
As always, we are actively seeking Volunteer Range Crew to run this event. If you are able to offer your time, please complete the online form. Range Crew will have access to the ranges to shoot their matches on Friday 25th October – please note RCO qualifications are not required.
**Sign up Opening Soon**
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