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.

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…. Offering the following
  • Gallery Rifle Smallbore (GRSB – xx01).  Any sights.
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire (GRCF – xx02). Any sights
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire Open (GRCF Open – xx03). Any sights. For ranking purposes only – no medals
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire Clasisc )GRCF Classic – xx04)
  • Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP – xx21). Any sights
  • Long Barrelled Revolver (LBR – xx22). Any sights
  • Gallery Rifle Trophy – Aggregate of centrefire and smallbore in all of T&P1, Multi Target and 1020
  • Long-Barrel Trophy – Aggregate of LBP and LBR in all of T&P1, Multi target and 1020

The team look forward to seeing you all 

Entry Forms

Online

Feb
27
Sat
The 2027 Chelmsford Spring Open @ Chelmsford (1944) Rifle Club
Feb 27 – Feb 28 all-day

The 2027 Chelmsford Spring Open

Chelmsford (1944) Rifle Club will  be holding a two day Open GR&P competition in late February 2027.

We are currently scheduled to run the following comps :
  • T&P1
  • T&P3
  • Multi Target
  • Phoenix A
  • 1020
  • WA48
Location : Chelmsford (1944) Rifle Club, Meteor Way, Chelmsford

Entry forms – On-line

Mar
20
Sat
The 2027 Spring Action Weekend @ The NRA
Mar 20 – Mar 21 all-day

The 2027 Spring Action Weekend

The first of three newly revamped Gallery Rifle Action weekends held at Bisley throughout 2025 to encourage Gallery Rifle action shooting to include  Centrefire and Smallbore, Long Barrelled Pistol and Revolver. Events

  • The Advancing Target
  • The 1500 Match
  • The Timed & Precision events
  • A Speed Steel Challenge
  • Target Shotgun matches

There are also a few Fullbore rifle competitions held at 200 yards if you crave the longer distances! The mini-Mcqueen match will also run on Melville over the middle of the day on Saturday.

Entry forms and on-line entries are available on the NRA web site.

Entry Forms

Apr
3
Sat
ATSC – 2027 Open Meeting @ The NRA
Apr 3 – Apr 4 all-day

The Army Target Shooting Club Open Meeting

The Army Target Shooting (ATSC) Club’s annual Club Championships and Open Meeting is at a mid April timeslot for 2027.

The meeting contains a mixture Gallery Rifle and black Powder Muzzle Loading events.

Entry forms are available to complete below.

Entry Forms 

Online

Apr
16
Fri
JSPC Spring 2027 Open Championships @ Galashiels
Apr 16 – Apr 18 all-day

Joint Services Pistol Club

2027 Spring 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

Please note the following.

 

  1. Open Class competitions are back, but only for ranking purposes – i.e. no medals.
  2. There is no RO day.  All competitors, incl. staff, need to book and shoot sometime over the days Friday to Sunday inclusive.
  3. Competitors will be expected to score each other.
  4. Squadding details will be issued to entrants prior to the competition.
  5. Parking space is limited.  To try and reduce any difficulties, please car share where possible.
  6. Catering facilities will be available.

Details and Entry forms available from the Joint Services Pistol Club website.

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Entry forms

PDF | MSDOC

Apr
30
Fri
The 2027 Basildon Open @ Basildon RPC
Apr 30 – May 2 all-day

The 2027 Basildon Open

 

Another three days for again 2027 – over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Basildon put on an excellent shoot with plenty of space to camp overnight and a pretty decent BBQ for those who wish to partake – just bring a few drinks! Shops and supermarkets just down the road if you prefer and to keep ahead of the Derby mob – well tough. I think John has most definitely given up on the shower – bring your own!

Enter On-Line

 

May
8
Sat
The 2027 FDPC Rimfire Festival @ Frome & District Pistol Club
May 8 all-day

The FDPC Rimfire Festival

A fully classified Rimfire Festival held at FDPC’s Shepton Mallet range complex. Five matches – T&P1, Multi-Target, The Granet Match, The America Match and a 1020. Note – the appropriate matches above will be classified.

Entries available for GRSB and LBP

Entry Forms below.

Enter on-line

May
27
Thu
The Phoenix Meeting @ The NRA
May 27 – May 30 all-day

The 2027 Phoenix Meeting

PhoenixSomething for everybody at the Phoenix. The 2027 Phoenix meeting is its 30th anniversary

The meeting will be held across its traditional long weekend slot, 27th – 30th May.

Entry forms  are available via the NRA web site.

Entry Forms

 

Jun
25
Fri
The 2027 Derby Open Meeting @ Derby RPC
Jun 25 – Jun 27 all-day

The 2027 Derby Open 1500 and Shorts

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Entry Forms here and via the Derby Website

ONLINE Entry Form

Paper Entry Form(MS-Word)

 

Jul
2
Fri
The 2027 NASRPC Irish Open @ Fermoy Rifle Club
Jul 2 – Jul 4 all-day

The 2027 NASRPC Irish Open

IGRF Logo

CF Lever Action Rifle + SB Gallery Rifle – Individual & Team events

Pistol & Shotgun Events

Irish Leg of the IGRF International Matches in SB & CF.

[Entry Forms | PDF | MS Word ]

 

For those who have been here before we look forward to seeing you all again and for those of you visiting Ireland for the first time we’re very excited to meet you all.

Here is a brief update we hope helps answer any questions you have, but please don’t hesitate to contact us with additional questions.

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The Irish Open also includes the Irish leg of the IGRF International Series and a new International Pistol Team event.

For more information, please contact competitions@nasrpc.ie

Jul
16
Fri
The 2027 NRA Imperial Gallery Rifle & Pistol Meeting @ Melville Ranges, The NSC, Bisley
Jul 16 – Jul 18 all-day

The Gallery Rifle and Pistol meeting at the Imperial.

The meeting contains a mixture of squadded trophy matches and unlimited entry events. The meeting will run from Thursday to Sunday.

Unlimited entry events will run throughout the meeting with Trophy matches running concurrently.

Rules, schedules, events and timings are also be listed in the Bisley Bible/GR&P Handbook

Entry forms available for all Imperial events are also available via the  NRA web site

Entry Forms

Jul
30
Fri
The 2027 Scottish Gallery Rifle Championships @ JSPC Ranges
Jul 30 – Aug 1 all-day

Scottish Gallery Rifle Championships

The 2027 Scottish Gallery Rifle and Pistol Championship will be held 30 July-1st August at JSPC Ranges near Galashiels where a series of short events will be held. The Championship for Rifle will be held concurrently with a Championship for Long Barrelled Revolver and Pistol.

This competition is open to all and is a NRA-registered event. Scores will be submitted to the NRA for inclusion in the Gallery Rifle Ranking Tables and Gallery Rifle Classification. RO day will take place on the Friday 30th July

 

Entry Forms – online

Entry Forms – PDF

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 Club – Pembrokeshire’s finest shooting ground.

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

Aug
12
Thu
The Gallery Rifle Northern Ireland Championships @ Dungannon RPC ranges
Aug 12 – Aug 14 all-day

The Gallery Rifle and Pistol Northern Ireland Championships

12-14th August 2027

The festival will host registered matches for NRA gallery rifle championships and an NI region WA1500 registered handgun match.

Gallery competition courses of fire to include 1500, 1020, T&P 1 and Multi-Target in the following categories GRSB, GRCF standard classic and open, LBR and LBP. Imperial silhouettes and a steel challenge match are also on offer.

T&P1 and Multi-Target will also be shot in pistol and revolver categories, smallbore and centrefire, as per NRA rules. Club guns are available; please request them in advance.

This will be a perfect opportunity to visit somewhere new, try something different and meet new friends! First-time visitors, please email us to discuss travel arrangements or any other queries on:

ar.firearms@yahoo.com

Please follow the links below to enter; we look forward to seeing you there!

Enter on-line

WA 1500   |  Gallery Rifle & Pistol

Aug
13
Fri
The 146th Aberdeen Wapinschaw @ Aberdeen Wapinschaw
Aug 13 – Aug 15 all-day

The 146th Aberdeen Wapinschaw

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General Meeting Details

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Full details of match specific Rules & Regulations are now available

 Please be invited to the Wapinschaw competition which is following the same format as previous years and contains competitions for 5 of the GR classes as well as muzzle-loading rifles, pistols and revolvers. 

Entry forms now available:

[Enter on-line]

Full Match list here

Entry forms and further information are also be available for direct from the Aberdeen Full Bore Gun Club website

Aug
21
Sat
The Derby Handgun Challenge @ Derby RPC
Aug 21 – Aug 22 all-day

The Derby Handgun Challenge – 2027

Online Entry Forms

The Derby Handgun Challenge 2027 will follow rules set out in the GR handbook and national classifications will be used.

Camping is available from Friday, and the club armoury may be available for secure overnight storage of firearms subject to prior arrangements with the Match Director. Hot drinks will be provided all weekend, and sandwiches Sat & Sun on DRPC. Donations to the AIR AMBULANCE will be accepted.

All the normal handgun events will be available – a busy weekend ahead.

Team Derby look forward to seeing you in August.

Entry Forms here and via the Derby Website

Online Entry Forms

 

Aug
27
Fri
JSPC Autumn 2027 Open Championships @ Galashiels
Aug 27 – Aug 29 all-day

JSPC 2027 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
4
Sat
The 2027 SLG Bisley 1500 and Shorts @ Melville Ranges, Bisley
Sep 4 all-day

The SLG Bisley 1500 and Shorts

A return to Melville in early 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 previous year offerings, 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
17
Fri
The 2027 GR National OPEN Championships @ The NSC, Bisley
Sep 17 – Sep 19 all-day

The 2027 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
1
Fri
The 2027 Cornish Open @ Duchy Shooting Association
Oct 1 – Oct 3 all-day

The 2026 Cornish Open

And we roll again for 2027:
Following the success of our inaugural 2024 meeting and our follow up 2025 and 2026 meetings the Duchy Shooting Association is, again, proud to present the Cornish Open to be held across the same weekend in 2027. 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; £3 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

Nov
12
Fri
The BDMP German Open Gallery Rifle Championships @ Leitmar Ranges, Germany
Nov 12 – Nov 14 all-day

The BDMP German Open GR Championships

IGRF LogoHeld at the Leitmar Range Complex in Germany.

Also including Shorts and 1500 matches.

 

Nov
26
Fri
The 2027 Dave Stanley Open @ Bishop Auckland Gun Club
Nov 26 – Nov 28 all-day

The Dave Stanley Open

We roll again for 2027 – the same venue…. Offering the following
  • Gallery Rifle Smallbore (GRSB – xx01).  Any sights.
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire (GRCF – xx02). Any sights
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire Open (GRCF Open – xx03). Any sights. For ranking purposes only – no medals
  • Gallery Rifle Centrefire Clasisc (GRCF Classic – xx04)
  • Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP – xx21). Any sights
  • Long Barrelled Revolver (LBR – xx22). Any sights
  • Gallery Rifle Trophy – Aggregate of centrefire and smallbore in all of T&P1, Multi Target and 1020
  • Long-Barrel Trophy – Aggregate of LBP and LBR in all of T&P1, Multi target and 1020

The team look forward to seeing you all 

Entry Forms

Online