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British Shooting is the national governing body for ISSF shooting sport disciplines in the United Kingdom. The organisation serves as a single shooting body to receive public funding from UK Sport and Sport England, administer high performance squads and talent pathways as well as serve as the member body for shooting sports with organisations such as the British Olympic Association and ISSF.
It is the oldest shooting competition in the world, and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. The Meeting lasts for 3 weeks each July, encompassing inter-service military matches; cadet shooting competitions; the Schools Meeting (culminating in the Ashburton Match); Historic Arms; as well as civilian Match Rifle and Target Rifle competitions.
According to the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) over a million people a year participate in shooting, including stalking, shooting, hunting, clay shooting and target shooting. [1] Firearm ownership is regulated by licensing. [2] Duck Shooting, Horace Vernet, 1824.
Pages in category "Hunting and shooting in the United Kingdom" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Army Operational Shooting Competition (AOSC), is the British Army's premier shooting competition. Part of the Defence Operational Shooting Competition (DefOSC), it is based at the National Shooting Centre in Brookwood, Surrey. It also uses Ministry of Defence (MOD) ranges in the vicinity, such as Ash and Pirbright.
[2] [3] The headquarters of the British NRA was also moved from Wimbledon to Bisley Camp at that time. [4] Bisley hosted most of the shooting events in the 1908 Olympic Games, and all the shooting for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. [5] During the 2012 Olympic Games the shooting was held at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich. [6]
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is the governing body for full bore rifle and pistol shooting sports in the United Kingdom.The Association was founded in 1859 with the founding aim of raising funds for an annual national rifle meeting to improve standards of marksmanship.
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