Competitions
Sponsorship of CSR League 2018/19
We are delighted to inform that Vortex Optics have continued their generous sponsorship initiatives with the NRA by offering new awards for the CSR League 2018/19.
The NRA and the team at Vortex Optics are keen to encourage young competitors and those who regularly take part in all the CSR League matches throughout the winter and to acknowledge and reward commitment and improvement.
Vortex Optics will award Strike Eagle scopes to the winners of the below categories in both Practical Optic and Service Optic classes:
- Highest Scoring Under 25
- Competitor Who Has Demonstrated The Most Significant Improvement
The winner of the Competitor Who Has Demonstrated The Most Significant Improvement will be decided by a CSR Committee led by Peter Cottrell, Head of Shooting and Training.
As proud sponsor, Martin Baumber, International Operations Manager for Vortex Optics said “It is an honour to be part of the Bisley community and an absolute pleasure to be able to support the great work the NRA do in the UK. The disciplines of CSR and Service and Practical Optic are very close to our hearts as our products are designed to ensure they fill the practical purposes the shooter requires, assured by a lifetime warranty. It is our privilege to be associated with you all and we look forward to the start of the CSR Winter League. We will watch competitor participation and progression with interest!”
Entries are now open for the CSR Winter League 2018/19:
https://nra.org.uk/all-competitions-and-events/csr-pr/
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COVID-19
Coronavirus Update: 26th March 2020
Membership Services, Armouries and Cancellation of Competitions and Training
Earlier this week we announced the suspension of all civilian shooting on rifle and shotgun ranges operated by the National Shooting Centre at Bisley; military and police firearms training on Bisley ranges will continue.
Please note the following:-
Membership and NRA / NSC Services
NRA / NSC staff will continue to provide assistance by telephone, email and post during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. We have decided to “furlough” many of our staff due to the reduction in activities at Bisley; they will hunker down at home to wait for the virus to ebb away.
Competition and Training Cancellations
We have decided to cancel all NRA competitions and training courses up to 31st August; this includes the Imperial and Phoenix meetings. This decision has not been taken lightly; however the health and well-being of competitors, officials and staff must be our priority. We will keep the position under review in the hope we can offer a suite of “post corona” competitions in the autumn. Training courses will recommence when it is safe to do so. Payments made for courses, accommodation and Phoenix Arms Fair stands will be carried forward or refunded.
Armouries
Firearms stored in the NRA armouries can be accessed by prior arrangement only, Monday to Friday.
These arrangements will be subject to constant review; further updates will be posted to the NRA website and Facebook page.
Andrew Mercer
Secretary General, National Rifle Association
Chief Executive, National Shooting Centre
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Competitions
GR&P National Championship
As well as featuring many of the popular events from our Action Weekends (Advancing Target, T&P 1, 1020, Speed Steels, Mini McQueen…), this event will also crown the 2021 National Champions in GRSB, GRCF, GRCF Classic, LBR and LBR. To achieve this title you must attain the highest combined score in 50m Precision, T&P1, Multi-Target and 1500.
Within each of these prize list an award will also be presented to the top female, and top Under 25 shooter!
If you have not entered previously, please feel free to contact our Competitions Team via
competitions@nra.org.uk who can advise which events to try – including issued rifle competitions that offer those without their own firearm a chance to participate.
Competitions
CSR Winter League Sun 7 April – Entries Live
Civilian Service Rifle Winter League 2018/19
Sunday 7th April
This popular CSR Winter League competition is running from October 2018 to April 2019.
Entries close midday Monday 1 April – This match is expected to fill up quickly as this match is shot at Ash Ranges.
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.
Full details on the course of fire are available in advance.
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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General News
Annual General Meeting – Saturday 30th May 2020 at 6pm
The Association is bound by the Second Schedule to hold an AGM by 30th June 2020. The Council has decided to limit the agenda due to coronavirus restrictions – please see the attached agenda for information.
AGM 2020 Agenda
The AGM will be held on Saturday 30th May 2020, at 6.00pm, by online video conference call – dial in details below:
The Meeting is for Registered Members of the National Rifle Association.
Members are invited to submit written questions by email to andrew.mercer@nra.org.uk or letter to the Secretary General at Bisley, by midday Thursday 21st May 2020. Questions and comments at the Meeting from Members will be restricted to the three Elections (agenda items 1, 2 and 3).
A Special General Meeting of the Association will be held later in 2020 when circumstances permit; the Agenda will include statements from the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary General, and Open Forum.
ONLINE VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
NRA Annual General Meeting
Sat, May 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/371550405
You can also dial in using your phone.
United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5028
Access Code: 371-550-405
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 371 550 405
Or dial directly: 371550405@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##371550405
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
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Andrew Mercer
Secretary General
27th April 2020
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Courses
Target Rifle Skills Course – 27 & 28 Apr – Book Now
Target Rifle Skills Course
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th April 2019
This two day Target Rifle Skills Course will provide the fundamental skills to improve their scores and take part in TR events and competitions.
This course is aimed at shooters who have some experience of shooting TR – and ideally those who own their own rifle and equipment.
Course Highlights:
The course will focus on:
- Shooting equipment
- Zeroing
- Shooting position and technique
- Breathing and trigger control
- Plotting as an aid to group centring
- Wind reading
- Essentials of competition and team shooting
- Rifle maintenance
- Clubs
The course involves both classroom and practical range work, with expert coaching from national and international level shooters.
Who can take part?
The course is open to all NRA members including those who do not currently hold an FAC or possess the appropriate firearm.
Non-NRA members can attend providing they have successfully completed the required probationary course, possess an appropriate firearm and pay the additional course fee.
This course does not offer a Shooter Certification Card (SCC) assessment – therefore if you do not have ‘Iron Sighted Rifle” listed SCC you would not be able to enter this course.
Attendees must be over 14 years of age on the first day of the course.
More Courses & Competitions
For details on other courses the NRA are organising – CLICK HERE
For details on up and coming Target Rifle Competitions – CLICK HERE
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General News
Sykes McQueen – Increase in Prize money for 149th Imperial
We are delighted to announce that Sykes McQueen long standing support to the Imperial McQueen competitions has been extended. New for 2018, Sykes McQueen are offering £100 prize money for the winner of the McQueen C (Classic) competition at the Imperial Meeting. Sykes McQueen provide the NRA and the wider shooting community with quality targetry and have been generous sponsors of the Imperial Meeting for a significant number of years. They wish to re-establish the association with Messrs John McQueen & Sons Ltd who sponsored the McQueen match from 1920 with a winner’s prize award of £20, a substantial amount at that time.
The McQueen C is shot with historic sniper rifles prior to 1945 designs, with sights and mounts that are ‘in the spirit of the original’. An award of £100 for the winner of this competition is a great incentive to bring out those impressive historic rifles and is a real testament to the history behind this competition.
In preparation for this why not enter our Historic Service Rifle match taking place on Saturday 7th April specifically tailored to historic Service Rifles.
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General News
COUNCIL FOR CADET RIFLE SHOOTING
COMPETITIONS OFFICER
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE ABOVE POST
Location: Derby Lodge, National Shooting Centre, Bisley, Surrey GU24 0NY. Salary: £30K gross annually. Type of employment: permanent and full-time.
Closing date for applications: 5pm 28th Sep 2018.
1. The Role. The Council for Cadet Rifle Shooting promotes and organises the sport of target rifle shooting across the 4 cadet youth movements (the Combined Cadet Force, the Sea Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps). The role of the Competitions Officer is to work with, and under, the Shooting Manager to ensure the efficient planning, organisation and execution of all CCRS shooting activities throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about contributing to the development of young people and helping them become responsible citizens.
2. Deliverables. Main tasks will be:
a. Work with the Shooting Manager to plan, organise and oversee: national finals across the major shooting disciplines, winter postal competitions, courses and conferences.
b. Assist with the selection of UK international teams; help with the hosting of teams visiting the UK.
c. Manage and control rifles, ammunition and other equipment. Secondary duties will include health and safety and security.
3. Required attributes/skills/knowledge. Main requirements are:
a. Possess the personality and character to integrate easily into a successful team.
b. Intelligent, reliable and able to reach balanced decisions.
c. Experience of shooting and range work and working safely with rifles and ammunition.
d. Effective verbal and written communicator; user capable with MS Office.
4. Application details. If interested in applying for this appointment please contact Robert Bruce on gensec@ccrs.org.uk copy to Gina Ansell on adminoffr@ccrs.org.uk
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