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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.
The Sovereign's Prize, referred to as the Queen's Prize or the King's Prize depending on the incumbent British monarch, is the oldest fullbore target rifle shooting competition and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious prizes in the sport globally. [1] Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually on Wimbledon Common in London.
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 .
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.
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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.
British Men's 3x40 and Women's 3x20 Championships - Fired on electronic targets Double English Match - fired on electronic targets. Finals of the Astor Club Team Championship (club teams of 6), the Queen Alexandra Cup (county teams of 6 and individual) and the NSRA/Eley Competitions in Prone and 3P rifle (individual), the initial stages of ...