Calendar of Events

2026 GR&P CalendarEvent organizers are encouraged to submit as much information as possible and make available entry forms or contact email addresses for general inquiries. You can subscribe using your own calendar application or link it to Google Calendar for easy access via mobile devices.

The 2026 dates are now as shown.  The calendar will be kept up to date as the season progresses when entry forms and additional information gets added – or updated.

Aug
28
Fri
JSPC Autumn 2026 Open Championships @ Galashiels
Aug 28 – Aug 30 all-day

JSPC 2026 Autumn Open Shorts Championships

Fully classified Matches for

  • Timed & Precision 1
  • Multi – Target
  • Phoenix A

CentreFire and Small Bore Gallery Rifle and Long Barrelled Revolver and Pistol matches available

Details and Entry forms available from the Joint Servces Pistol Club website. Please Note

 

  • There is no RO day.  All competitors, incl. staff, need to book and shoot sometime over the days Friday to Sunday inclusive.
  • Competitors will be expected to score each other.
  • Squadding details will be issued to entrants prior to the competition.
  • Parking space is limited.  To try and reduce any difficulties, please car share where possible.
  • Catering facilities will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

Range location 

Entry forms here

PDF | MS Word

Sep
5
Sat
The 2026 SLG Bisley 1500 and Shorts @ Melville Ranges, Bisley
Sep 5 all-day

The SLG Bisley 1500 and Shorts

A return to Melville in late September for some 1500 and shorts matches organized by SLG Bisley.

Just a one day event but cheap accommodation should be easily available on the camp at that time of year.

After the success in 2024 and 2025, our 1500 Special deal if you have never shot a 1500 in a specific calibre before, you can get a FREE entry again this year.
Payment can be nearer the date, so long as it is paid before the competition commences.
As usual our “feast for £5” and prize giving will take place after shooting has completed.

[ Enter Here ]

 

Sep
18
Fri
The 2026 GR National OPEN Championships @ The NSC, Bisley
Sep 18 – Sep 20 all-day

The 2026 Gallery Rifle National OPEN Championships

Slightly later in the month than the traditional slot – a weekend to compete and be  crowned a National Champion. This event is predominantly for Gallery Rifles, (Centrefire and Smallbore) and Long Barrelled Revolvers and Pistols. Competitions available for:

  • 25m and 50m precision
  • Multi-Target
  • Advancing Target
  • The 1500
  • Bianchi
  • Timed and Precision matches
  • Speed Steel Challenge.

Also some short-range competitions for older military firearms and the McQueen shoot for any rifle.

Entry forms will be available via the NRA web site.

Entry Forms

Oct
2
Fri
The 2026 Cornish Open @ Duchy Shooting Association
Oct 2 – Oct 4 all-day

The 2026 Cornish Open

We will roll again for 2026:
Following the success of our inaugural 2024 meeting and our follow up 2025 meeting the Duchy Shooting Association is, again, proud to present the Cornish Open to be held across the same weekend in 2026. This is a classified open meeting and follows the rules in the NRA Gallery Rifle & Pistol Handbook. National classifications will be used. Prizes will be presented on the Sunday around 16:30. Prizes will be awarded to the top competitors of each match subject to the numbers of entrants. Up to 5 entries 1st place will be awarded. Up to 7 entries 2nd place will be awarded. 8 or more entries 3rd place will also be awarded.
In addition we have some aggregates and fun shoots we plan to offer.
  • IGRF Aggregate:- 50mPrecision/ TP1/ Multi/ 1500;  Individual FREE entry
    GRCF and GRSB trophies available
  • Pasty Challenge:- Three person Team log chop 25m, 1 centre fire & 1 Rimfire must be used.
    Shot daily during the lunch hour; £6 per Team/ pay on day.

Duchy Shooting Association Range:
Zelah,
Truro,
TR8 5NL
OS Map: SW 8178 536
What 3 Words: luck.hobby.crackled

Enter on-line

Cornish Open 2026 form

Oct
25
Sun
The FDPC Handgun Challenge @ Frome & District Pistol Club
Oct 25 all-day

The FDPC Handgun Challenge

A late season Handgun match for LBPs and LBRs to be held at FDPC’s Shepton Mallet range complex. Five proposed matches – T&P1, T&P3, America Match, 1020 and WA48 (although subject to confirmation). Appropriate matches above will be classified.

Entries available for LBP and LBR

Entry Forms below.

Enter on-line

Nov
6
Fri
The BDMP German Open Gallery Rifle Championships @ Leitmar Ranges, Germany
Nov 6 – Nov 8 all-day

The BDMP Gallery Rifle Championships

(and 2026 IGRF/German Open)

IGRF LogoHeld at the Leitmar Range Complex in Germany.

Also including Shorts and 1500 matches.

 

Nov
14
Sat
British Young Shooters (BYSA) November event @ The NRA
Nov 14 – Nov 15 all-day

British Young Shooters (BYSA)

November Bonfire Bonanza  event

One of two weekend events aimed to offer BYSA members the opportunity to shoot on the NRA’s ranges in Bisley and to introduce a number of shooting disciplines.

A weekend full of shooting, coaching, learning new skills, food and fun! Participants will usually have the opportunity to shoot one of the NRAs Fullbore shooting disciplines, including: Target Rifle, Civilian Service Rifle, Historic Rifle, Gallery Rifle & Pistol and Match Rifle.

See our Facebook page for more information

Enter online or download an application form 

Nov
28
Sat
The Dave Stanley Open @ Bishop Auckland Gun Club
Nov 28 – Nov 29 all-day

The Dave Stanley Open

A new title for 2026 – the same venue….

The team look forward to seeing you all 

Entry Forms

MS Doc | PDF

Jul
30
Fri
The 2027 Welsh Gallery Rifle Open Championships @ Haverfordwest Shooting Ground
Jul 30 – Aug 1 all-day

The Welsh Open 1500 and Shorts Championships

To be held at Haverfordwest Target Shooting ClubPembrokeshire’s finest shooting ground.

Provisional

30th July – 1st August 2027

This year we’ll hopefully host a home countries match (HCM) running shoulder to shoulder on the Sunday.

Online Entry

Paper Entry Form and event Information