All, the following was agreed by the club representatives at the quarterly club representatives meeting on 25th May, 2020. An Riocht Match, 13-14th June Due to the current travel restrictions, it has been agreed with An Riocht to cancel the  match scheduled for...

NASRPC National Discipline Coordinators All, the NASRPC would like to ask all of our competitors from affiliated clubs for expressions of interest for individuals to become National Discipline Coordinator (NDC) for the following positions: Gallery Rifle - Centerfire...

Dear all, In keeping with recent decisions of the Irish and UK governments to limit the number of people congregating together, it is with deep regret that the Committee have had no choice but to cancel DTC’s national at Bracken. In addition no UK Police force will...

All, As a result of the COVID-19 virus outbreak that is now occurring throughout Europe, the committee of the NASRPC has regrettably decided to postpone all National Competitions until the 29th of March. We will continue to monitor the situation, taking advice from...

The death has been announced of Kenny Boggs, Bracken Projectile Club, RIP. The NASRPC wishes to extend condolences to Kenny’s family, friends and members of Bracken Projectile Club. Funeral arrangements on RIP.ie

All, Due to the storm on Saturday, 29th Feb 2020 the EGM for the election of officers had to be postponed.  The EGM has been rescheduled for The Midlands Park Hotel, Jessop Street, Portlaoise, R32 KV20 at 2 pm on Saturday 7th March 2020. Please note that three of the...

Due to the forecasts for severe weather conditions tomorrow, 29/2/2020, the Extraordinary General Meeting has been postponed.  We would ask you to let any club members who have planned to attend know of this cancellation. We will contact you with time and date for the...

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold an EGM in the Abbeyleix Suite Maldron Hotel Portlaoise on Saturday, 29th February 2020 @ 2pm At the Annual General Meeting (AGM),  as a consequence of a number of positions on the executive...

The Secretary of CIPC has contacted the NASRPC to inform us that: "Due to a legal matter and with great regret we must withdraw our invitation to the NASRPC to use our range next weekend.The decision was not taken lightly but we must follow legal advice.RegardsHon...

This competition has been cancelled.  Please see here for further details The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Castlebridge Invitational Pistol Club, Drinagh, Co.Wexford on Saturday 8th and Sunday...

NASRPC AGM - 25th January 2020 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold an Annual General Meeting in the Abbeyleix Suite Maldron Hotel Portlaoise on Saturday the 25th of January 2020 @ 2pm Agenda: Issue Delegate Cards Adoption of Minutes...

  National Competition - Hilltop - October 2019  The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Hilltop Shooting Club, Co. Wicklow on the 12th October 2019Directions:GPS coordinates are: 53.0925358,-6.1672139Google...

Irish Teams - South Africa 2019 The NASRPC is happy to announce the Team Ireland teams who will be attending the IGRF World Championship and ITSF International Target Shotgun Competition in South Africa.GRCF1500 Team:Jeff Kehoe © -  IPAPCLen Regan -...

  National Competition - Lough Bo - September 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Co. Sligo on the 21st / 22nd September 2019...

Target Shotgun - Ireland - The 2019 IGRF World Championship You will all have heard of Target Shotgun (TSG), many of you will have shot it, and some of you may even have competed in it. It is shooting shotguns freehand (no support) with slug ammunition. In...

Gallery Rifle - Ireland  - The 2019 IGRF World Championship You will all have heard of Gallery Rifle, many of you will have shot it, and some of you may even have competed in it. It is shooting rifles freehand (no support) and Ireland has a very good track...

  National Competition - Donegal - August 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Donegal Target Club hosted on the ranges at Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co....

  National Competition - BRC - August 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in BRC Shooting Club, Bohernabreena Road, Tallaght, Co. Dublin on the 24th / 25th August 2019...

Irish Open 2019 - Irish Teams   It gives us great pleasure to announce the teams that will represent Ireland in the upcoming Irish Open 2019 held in Bracken, Strabane, Northern Ireland on the 5th-6th-7th of July.  All team members have confirmed their...

2019 NASRPC Development Fundraising RaffleWe are holding a fundraising raffle again this year in conjunction with the Irish Open which will be held at Bracken Shooting Club, Strabane July 5th to 7th.We again have a great selection of prizes including an...

  GP85/TSG - Bracken - June 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a GP85 & Target shotgun match in Bracken, Strabane on Sunday 16th June 2019 Directions:    GPS coordinates are:...

 National Competition - FRC - June 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Fermoy Rifle Club, Co. Cork on the 8th / 9th June 2019 Directions: GPS coordinates are:...

NASRPC Irish Open - Bracken Gun Club   The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold the 2019 NASRPC Irish Open in Bracken Gun Club, Co. Tyrone (Northern Ireland) on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2019. About...

2019 Irish Open - Bracken, Co Tyrone This years Irish Open - July 5th-7th in Bracken, Co Tyrone is getting mighty big in the window with less than two months to go. We will be opening online registration very soon where you can pick your preferred details...

IGRF Bisley UK - Irish Teams   It gives us great pleasure to announce the teams that will represent Ireland in the upcoming IGRF/ITSF International series held in Bisley, UK on the 24th-27th of May.  All team members have confirmed their attendance. ...

 TSG / M1 1020 - MNSCI - May 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a Target shotgun & M1 1020 match in the Midlands National Shooting Center Ireland, on Friday 17th May 2019 Directions: GPS...

 National Competition - MTSC - May 2019  The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Munster Target Shooting Club, Co. Limerick on the 11th / 12th May 2019 Directions:    GPS...

 GP85/TSG - Bracken - May 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a GP85 & Target shotgun match in Bracken, Strabane on Sunday 5th May 2019 Directions:    GPS coordinates are:...

  National Competition - An Riocht - April 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Kingdom "An Riocht" Rifle & Pistol Club, Co. Kerry, on Saturday 27th / Sunday 28th...

 National Competition - ECSC - April 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in East Coast Shooting Club, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow on the 13th/14th April 2019 Directions: GPS...

AGM Minutes 2019 Minutes for the 2019 AGM as circulated to the nominated club representatives. The full report can be found here AGM Minutes 2019In addition to the election of a new committee, there are a number of exciting new prospects for the...

 National Competition - MNSCI - March 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Saturday 30th March...

Gallery Rifle - National Teams This will be the 10th year that NASRPC have been fielding Irish teams in the IGRF International Series, starting with GRCF1500 way back in 2009 and with GRSB1500 the following year 2010. With the IGRF World Cup coming up in...

Pistol - National Teams At this years Irish Open in Bracken, NASRPC will be hosting an International Pistol Team event.  We have already sent out invites to other Nations and hope to see them field teams in this event.  The Competition will take place on...

Congratulations to all those that have qualified for the 2018 NASRPC National Championship Finals.2018 saw huge numbers of people achieving personal bests and saw a few Irish records fall, so competition for the top of the leaderboards has been quite...

Latest revision of the Gallery Rifle Handbook and the Phoenix Booklet published by NRA UK Anyone planning to attend the Phoenix meeting, who has not yet submitted their paperwork - contact vicechair@nasrpc.ie as soon as possible.NASRPC will be making its...

 NASRPC 2018 AGM Notice You are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting 2018 of The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs (NASRPC)Date: Saturday the 9th of March 2019 @ 18:30Venue: The Clubhouse, Midlands...

Target Shotgun - National Teams   If you are interested in competing for a place on the Target Shotgun teams,  being fielded by Ireland in the UK leg of the ITSF International Series, held during the Phoenix match in Bisley this coming May - then...

Open Day - Hilltop - 16th February 2019 Hilltop will be holding an Open Day on the 16th February 2019.This is another fantastic opportunity for friends, family, work colleagues, etc. to come and try their hand at target shooting.We all have had a few people who have...

Visitor Permits for travelling to Northern Ireland or Britain to compete Anyone wishing to bring their Firearms to either Northern Ireland (or Britain) for competitions (or hunting) requires a visitor permit from the relevant police force to do so. NASRPC will be...

  National Competition – CIPC – February 2019 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Castlebridge Invitational Pistol Club, Drinagh, Co.Wexford on Saturday 9th and Sunday...

Target Shotgun Info & Training Day - MNSCI - 27th January 2019 Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland (MNSCI) will be holding an Info & Training Day in Target Shotgun on 27th January 2019.Target Shotgun is shot with slug ammunition and as such requires a...

Attending The Phoenix Match at Bisley Camp - A guide for competitors  For those who plan to travel to Bisley for the Phoenix match (or any other NRA event) Karl O'Brien / Hilltop and Frank Feeney / BRC have put together some notes following last years trip.Attending...

Open Day - MNSCI - 26th January 2019   Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland (MNSCI) will be holding an Open Day - in Gallery Rifle & Target Pistol - on the 26th January 2019. This is a great opportunity for people who have not tried Gallery Rifle or...

Match Admin & CRO Upskilling - January 12th NASRPC will be holding a "Match Admin & CRO Upskilling" Seminar in Hilltop on January 12th 2019This will run from 10:00 until ~14:00, We will start at 10:00 and have a busy programme so try to be on time...

Coming up in 2019 As always we have a pretty full calendar for you in 2019 - some of these are NASRPC Events being hosted by our members and some of them are events being run by our members.All Events (Bar the Championship Finals, where all help is...

NASRPC National Competition - CIPC - November 2018 The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Castlebridge Invitational Pistol Club, Drinagh, Co.Wexford on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November. Disciplines:...

It gives us great pleasure to announce the teams that will represent Ireland in the IGRF matches at the BDMPs 2018 German Open in Leitmar. Last weekend at Bracken saw the final heat for Irish Team selection - the Leaderboards have been updated and have selected the...

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co.Tyrone on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. Disciplines: [SPR50   ] 50m Prone Rifle - Sporting Rifle [FSPR50  ] 50m Prone Rifle...

German Open 2018 - Leitmar Germany Online registration has now opened for the 2018 German Open If you have not attended a BDMP event before you will need to register with the BDMP to get an ID BDMP Competitor Registration Once you have your Id go to BDMP Online...

September 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Riverstown, Co. Sligo on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September. Disciplines: [SBP25P ] Smallbore...

September 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in BRC Shooting Club on Saturday 8th September. Disciplines: [SPR50   ] Sporting Rifle - 50m Prone [FSPR50  ] Field Sporting...

August 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Hilltop Shooting Club, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. WIcklow on Saturday 25th August 2018. Disciplines: Club Team [SBP25P...

August 2018 - NASRPC National Competition (Kiel Cup) The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition - including the 2018 Kiel Cup - in East Coast Shooting Club, Roundwood, Co, Wicklow on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th...

June 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Fermoy Rifle Club on Saturday 16th June. Disciplines: [SBPTP1  ] Smallbore Pistol - T&P1 [SBPMT   ] Smallbore Pistol - Multi...

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Donegal Target Club Hosted on the ranges at Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co. Tyrone on Saturday 2nd June. Disciplines: [SBP25P  ] Smallbore Pistol - 25m Precision​...

It’s that time of year again when the NASRPC send Irish teams to represent our Country and Organisation at International level in Gallery Rifle. This time the destination is Bisley for the UK Leg of the IGRF International Series. The following are the team members who...

May 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Saturday 12th May 2018 Disciplines: [SBP25P  ] Smallbore...

We are very pleased to announce that Castlebridge Invitational Pistol Club (CIPC) in Co. Wexford, have joined the NASRPC. Having been in existence for many years, CIPC have been flying the flag for target shooting, in particular pistol shooting, in the far south east....

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Kingdom "An Riocht" Rifle & Pistol Club, Co. Kerry on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2018 Disciplines: [SBP25P  ] Smallbore Pistol - 25m Precision​ [SBPTP1  ]...

March 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Eagles Rifle & Pistol Club. Co. Dublin on Saturday 3rd March, 2018 Disciplines: Sporting Rifle - 50m Prone Field Sporting...

All members of NASRPC clubs are invited to a strategy session on Saturday 10th February 2017 (Day before the AGM) at the Fir Tree Bar Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. The session will take two hours and start at 5pm Sharp. The strategy session is designed to give the...

Feb 2018 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Gorey & District Rifle & Pistol Club, Gorey, Co. Wexford on Saturday 3rd February 2018 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol - 25m...

The NASRPC Events Calendar is published as a Google Calendar. There is a a link to it on the homepage of http://nasrpc.ie However, in recent days we have had a number of people contact us to ask when the 2018 Calendar will be published. So not everyone seems to know...

Competition Training   Happy New Year to all As we start into our new year the NASRPC invite all interested to our next training day. Where & When Saturday the 10th of February. Venue: Fermoy Rifle Club Time: 10:30 am to 3:30pm. Entry fee €20 What will be...

You are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting of The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs (NASRPC) Date: 14:00, Sunday the 11th of February 2018 Venue: The Function Room, The Fir Tree bar, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork Agenda Introduction &...

  Changes to the Firearms Legislation with the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 placed a cap on the licensing of Centre Fire short firearms (pistols) essentially individuals who had licences prior to November 2008 were permitted...

Following consultation with the NRA, new classification bands have been proposed for some of the Gallery Rifle Sports. GRSB Timed & Precision 1 (GRSBTP1) No Changes GRSB Timed & Precision 1 (GRSBTP2) X : 586-600  587-600 A : 556-585  567-587 B : up to 555  up...

    Dear All, The annual Phoenix Meeting - hosted by the NRA in the Bisley Camp in Surrey, England is to be held the weekend of May 24th-27th 2018, with the GB legs of the IGRF international series provisionally taking place on Monday the 28th May. The NASRPC has...

Competition RO Upskill Training   What is it? Every club in the land has plenty of Range Officers - every weekend and most likely plenty of weekdays - they are ensuring safety on their home range - at practice sessions, club matches and helping introduce new...

A great days shooting was had in MNSCI this past Saturday. A training and introduction day was pencilled in where a number of people, including some of the members of our Winning World Cup Teams, would be on hand to show people the ropes in the Target Pistol and...

Hi all, We just received this sad news from the lads at BRC today. Sad to report the death of George Gibney, BRC Hon. Life Member who recently passed away. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning in Bird Avenue Church, Clonskeagh at 10.00 am.

For any of you out there that would like to improve your shooting skills or even just give it a try this is your chance. The NASRPC will hold a Gallery Rifle and Pistol introductory day at the MNSCI. On Sunday the 3rd of December. 10:30am to 3pm All levels catered for...

Congratulations to all those that have qualified for the 2017 NASRPC National Championship Finals. 2017 saw huge numbers of people achieving personal bests and saw many Irish and World records fall, so competition for the top of the leaderboards has been quite...

Sept 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Drumacool, Co. Sligo on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September 2017 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol - 25m...

With the 2017 National Championship Finals being on the Bracken ranges - Oct 14/15 - anyone vying for championship glory needs to also be getting their paperwork in order now, ensuring they have their European Firearms Pass and PSNI Visitor Permit - should they make...

Sept 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Donegal Target Club hosted on the ranges at   Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co. Tyrone on Saturday 2nd September 2017...

Substitutions of short restricted firearms: During the early part of 2017 we sought and received positive legal opinion on the possibility of the lawful substitution of short non restricted firearms. We put together a submission that was presented to the FCP at the...

The NASRPC would like to express our most sincere condolences to the family of Barbara Pratt who passed away on friday evening last. Barbara is the Grandmother of both our Vice Chairman Karl O'Brien and Ross Pratt O'Brien, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this...

See below the results of WA1500 PPC match in MTSC on July 29, 2017 Revolver 1500: WA-ID                                   Name                                                                    Score 3217                                       Gerry McCarthy           ...

NITSA in association with the WA1500 Association of Ireland and the NASRPC announce the Irish Open PPC International at the Buskhill Ranges, County Down, 7-9 September. Revolver 1500, Pistol 1500, short matches and side matches. Please see attached  entry  form which...

July 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in East Coast Shooting Club, Roundwood, Co Wicklow on Sunday 30th July 2017 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol - T&P1 Smallbore Pistol...

Munster Target Shooting Club will be holding a WA1500PPC match on Saturday the 29th of July. This will include revolver and pistol 1500 and short matches. First shots at 10am

Following the last heat for National Team selection in Fermoy Rifle Club this past weekend  - NASRPC are extremely pleased to announce the Teams that will represent Ireland in the 2017 IGRF World Cup, Competition at the top of the National leaderboards has been very...

The NASRPC would like to offer our most sincere condolences to Mike Nestor on the passing of his father Jack, all our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace Reposing at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Turners Cross. Removal on Tuesday (20th)...

The Phoenix 17 was a huge success for Ireland across the board.   You will no doubt have read Dean Parkers update on the Target Shotgun guys - who on their first International outing did us all very proud.   I would like to give you a bit of a tally on how...

June 2017 - NASRPC National Competition An Riocht The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in The Kingdom “An Riocht” Rifle and Pistol Club, Castlemaine, Co Kerry on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June, 2017...

July 2017 - NASRPC International Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold The 2017 IGRF World Cup & NASRPC Irish Open in Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Co. Offaly on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th...

Hi all , well where do I start?,the first outing of Target Shotgun Ireland and we can be very proud of all involved from the lads that shot and for the great support from all who attended. The inaugural shoot of the ITSF was a huge success both on a team and personal...

After the success of the Kiel cup last year we are all looking forward to it this year on Sunday the 13th of August. For those of you unfamiliar with this competition, it is a mixed discipline competition combining sporting rifle prone 50m and Silhouette shooting. BRC...

This year at the Phoenix meeting in Bisley will see the inaugural competition of the International Target Shotgun Federation (ITSF). Ireland will be entering teams in both the Semi and Manual classes with both teams taking part in each of the following: Embassy Cup...

Following the final heat for Team Selection, NASRPC are proud to announce the teams that will represent Ireland and the NASRPC in the British leg of the IGRF International series, in Bisley later this month. The teams are: GRSB 1500 Daniel O Flaherty : Captain Ray...

  NASRPC will be holding an introductory day to the Gallery Rifle sports on Sunday May 7th in MNSCI, Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland. For whose who have been tempted but don't know what it's all about this is an ideal opportunity to ask questions, be...

The committee and members if the NASRPC would like to express our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Linehan family following the passing of Jim Linehan, father of Denis Linehan. We are all thinking and praying for you and your family in this sad time, may he...

Changing the venue for the 2017 NASRPC Irish Open and 2017 IGRF World Cup.   Obviously this was an extremely difficult decision - and was not taken lightly.   It was not a nice position to be in to have to make such a decision - but, nonetheless it had to be...

April 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co. Tyrone on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April, 2017 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol -...

NASRPC are pleased to announce that Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland (MNSCI) has joined the NASRPC. MNSCI are well known for facilitating a wide array of shooting sports across pistol, rifle and shotgun. With a number of ranges, catering for all calibres,...

April 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Munster Target Shooting Club. Co. Limerick on Saturday 1st April, 2017 Disciplines: Sporting Rifle - 50m Prone Field Sporting...

Folks, We are looking for people to come forward and volunteer as Range Officers at upcoming National Events. With these events being so popular these days - they are generally booked out - it is imperative that we know, in advance, we have the Range Officer cover, to...

March 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Eagle Rifle & Pistol Club. Co. Dublin on Saturday 11th March, 2017 Disciplines: Sporting Rifle - 50m Prone Entry Fee:     €10...

, Folks, As you will know the first Sporting Rifle match of the year will take place at Eagle Rifle & Pistol Club on Saturday the 11th of March. Some of you may also be aware that the rules for Sporting Rifle are quite old; they have not changed since first...

All, Following a strong turnout to the first training sessions We will be holding a Target Shotgun training day at Harbour House Shooting club, on Saturday, 12th March starting @ 11am for all those interested in taking part in training, and with a view to forming a...

February 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Co Sligo on Saturday 25th February, 2017 (This match was originally scheduled for Mourne Shooting...

NASRPC 2016 AGM Notice.   You are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting, 2016 of The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs (NASRPC)   Date: 13:00, Saturday March 25th 2017 Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, Co Louth.  ...

All, Following a strong turnout to the first training session in January, We will be holding a second Target Shotgun training day at Munster Target Shooting club, on Saturday, 18th Feb  2017 starting @ 11am for all those interested in taking part in training, and with...

  The NASRPC wish to express our deepest sympathies to Alan Lynch and his family, we received this news this evening from the IPA Pistol Club It is with deep regret that we wish to inform of the recent death of Claire Lynch, Culkenny, Malin, Co. Donegal. (sister...

February 2017 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Gorey & District Rifle & Pistol Club, Gorey, Co. Wexford on Saturday 4th Feb 2017 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol -...

To all Gallery rifle shooters the NASRPC has organised with the help of Harbour House our team Captains Gavin and Dan our NDC Pat and our NDO Declan a training day for all experienced Gallery rifle shooters. The format for the day will be 60 shot matches followed by a...

Dear Shooters, The Annual Phoenix meeting will be held at the Bisley Shooting grounds, Surrey, England, on the weekend of the 26th of May till the 28th of May 2017. This is a great opportunity to travel a modest distance to an “away match” and take part in many of the...

Notice is hereby given of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the National Association of Sporting Rifle and Pistol Clubs.   To be held at  Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath at 3pm, Sunday January 29th.   Business to be Transacted   To vote on...

NASRPC are pleased to announce that Courtlough Shooting Grounds (CSG) has joined the NASRPC. Courtlough is well known for it's Clay Pigeon ranges, catering for competitors from beginners all the way to Olympic athletes. It has also had a Benchrest Rifle Range for many...

The German Open is over again for another year and the NASRPC would like to congratulate all who traveled from this fair isle to take part on their individual performances and especially the Centrefire and Smallbore teams. We would also like to thank our gracious...

Following multiple requests, and successful 'side matches' this year, the Committee of the NASRPC are happy to announce that we will be holding Target Shotgun competitions in the 2017 season as part of the NASRPC competitions.  This will include, but not be limited to...

15/11/2016 Folks, NASRPC have been contacted by two individuals who felt that they were not picked for the teams being fielded by NASRPC in the German leg of the 2016 IGRF Series, when they should have been.. As Team Selection has been such a problem in recent years...

Hi All, Please see below the recent letter sent out by our NDC Pat Grimes regarding the selection of our new team Captains and announcing the NASRPC Irish teams that will be representing us at the German Open in Leitmar.  As you know the NASRPC committee were in a...

The NASRPC committee would like to announce that our chairman Gerry McCarthy will be the Match Director for the upcoming National Finals. Also should they be needed we have a Match Jury for the event and Kieran Barry, Bill Connolly and Nigel Barrett have taken on this...

The committee and members if the NASRPC would like to express our condolences and deepest sympathies to the O’Brien family following the passing of Mary Hickey, Mother of Maura O’Brien, Mother in law to Tommy O'Brien and of course Grandmother of Toby O'Brien. We are...

September 2016 - NASRPC National Competition October 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Hilltop Shooting Club on Saturday 08th October 2016 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol...

Folks, Following a number of classification queries at National Events, NASRPC decided to do a review of the National Classification Database. This has been passed down through various hands over the years, but only contains peoples classifications, no context as to...

Folks, With only two National Events and the Championship Finals left in this years calendar - please find a link below to the 2017 NASRPC Competition Calendar. 2017 NASRPC Competition Calendar. This includes the dates, locations and types of competition available....

Folks, The Annual German Open @ Leitmar, incorporating the German leg of the IGRF International Series, is almost upon us - November 11-13th. Many people will already have arranged accommodation and travel, but there is still plenty of time to arrange to attend the...

September 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in      Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Co Sligo on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 2016   Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol...

September 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Donegal Target Club Which will use the ranges at Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co. Tyrone on Saturday 03rd September...

August 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in BRC Shooting Club, Bohernabreena, Co. Dublin on Sunday 14th Aug 2016 Disciplines: Sporting Rifle - 50m Prone Keil Cup - Team...

August 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Gorey & District Rifle & Pistol Club, Gorey, Co. Wexford on Saturday 13th Aug 2016 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol -...

  The NASRPC are proposing to introduce club team events at National matches. These matches will then be used as championship heats to identify the “Best Club” as part of the National Championship. The purpose of this is to encourage increased competitive...

Gallery Rifle/Pistol Competition Shooting. The NASRPC with the help of An Riocht Rifle & Pistol Club have organised a training and introductory day. Venue: An Riocht Rifle & Pistol Club Castlemaine Kerry Date: Saturday August 6th Time: 10:30am to 4:00pm All...

July 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in East Coast Shooting Club, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 24th July 2016 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol - T&P1 Smallbore...

WA1500 will hold a sanctioned WA1500 Competition at Munster Target Shooting Club on Saturday, July 30th, first shots @ 10:00 Competitions: MMR MMP Open match 48 shot match Entry fees: MMP & MMR €15 Open €8 48 shot €5   Please Note: We will also hold an...

Well, hopefully everyone has come back down to earth after a very enjoyable 2016 NASRPC Irish International Open. Everyone here at NASRPC headquarters is, to coin a phrase, shattered. We all worked hard and played hard over the weekend and wouldn't have it any other...

Recently we asked for suggestions/input into the review of the rules for competitor ranking and team selection, the closing date has passed (11/06/16) and we have only received two submissions. In the hope that more people will get involved in this process the...

As we informed you recently, NASRPC has been developing a new set of rules around competitor ranking. There has been much confusion and interpretation of the existing rules so it was felt clarity was required to prevent problems in the future....

Due to the unavailability of International team members named as per the NASRPC Leader Board. The NASRPC had to revise both SB and CF teams. The revised team members have made themselves available at very short notice and for that the NASRPC thanks you. Small Bore    ...

After another very successful NASRPC National shoot run in Fermoy Rifle Club,” the birth place of gallery rifle and pistol in Ireland” and still going strong . Thank you FRC . and the grub was spot on also. Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the Official...

The review of competitor rankings and team selection was delivered to club representatives at the recent club briefing, the review was published after an extensive review of best practice in other similar sporting associations. It provides clarity to a process that...

  The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold the 2016 NASRPC Irish International Open In Harbour House Sports Club, Lougharbor,  Athy, Co. Kildare on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2016 All profits from the sale of...

June 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Fermoy Rifle Club, Ballydague, Ballyhooly,, Co. Cork on Saturday 25th June 2016 Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol - T&P1 Smallbore...

June 2016 - NASRPC National Competition   The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in   Bracken Projectile Club, Strabane, Co. Tyrone on Saturday 11th June 2016   Disciplines: Smallbore Pistol -...

Some of the Irish gallery rifle squad in Bisley for the Pheonix meeting, altogether they brought back a large collection of medals with some great personal achievements but most importantly the Irish team came second In the international match only beaten by the home...

  Following the last heats for team selection, the National leaderboards have now been updated and  NASRPC has registered the official teams that will be competing in the British leg of the IGRF International series in Gallery Rifle 1500 on Monday May 30th at the...

Press Release from Europe Please find the latest from the EU relating to positive outcomes in the consultation with the shooting sports enthusiasts and National Governing bodies connected to shooting sports in EU including Ireland. SO keep up the good work of feed...

Mrs. Eileen Thompson, mother of Noel, our friend, colleague and fellow committee member passed away yesterday. We offer our deepest sympathy to Noel and all his family at this difficult time.  Funeral arrangements will be added later or you can check www.rip.ie...

May 2016 - NASRPC National Competition The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in Munster Target Shooting Club, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick on Saturday 14th May 2016 Disciplines: • Smallbore Pistol - T&P1 •...

The committee announces the second quarterly meeting with the clubs in Abbeyleix  Manor Hotel on Wednesday, June 22nd @ 19:30 Like the last time, one or two reps from each club should attend. We are looking forward to see you all there on the night. Thanks...

The NASRPC seeks applications for the position of Youth Development Officer. The chosen applicant will report directly to the NASRPC Committee and will be expected to work closely with the Child Protection Officer and the National Training & Development Officer....

If you are coming to the nationals in MTSC, May 14? We are pleased to recommend Ballyhoura Hostel in Kilfinane, which is only 2 km from the range. It is a modern luxury accommodation at great prices. Please see link to website below www.ballyhourahostel.ie

Traveling to NASRPC National at Bracken Those wishing to travel, with their firearms to the NASRPC National at Bracken, should send the following documentation to Patsy McGonagle ASAP Copy of your firearms certificate(s) Copy of your EU Firearms Pass- all pages,...

Welsh Open Gallery Rifle Competition Quick update to remind you all of the up coming competition. Our Welsh friends across the water are having their 2016 Open event. The firing line positions are starting to fill up, so advice is to book your place as soon as...

NASRPC Press Release “Marian Harkin MEP will hold an information meeting at the Hudson Bay Hotel Athlone (Lecarrow Suite), from 14:00 to 17:00 on April 23. Mr. Des Crofton will speak at this event. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss proposed changes to the EU...

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold a National Competition in An Riocht, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry on Saturday 30th April 2016

All, please find attached latest update to all shooters, from the NASRPC Committee. NASRPC Update 17-04-2019

Pat Grimes, NASRPC National Discipline Coordinator and the Gallery Rifle team captains have, on behalf of the NASRPC, organised a training and information day at Harbour House on Sunday 17th April 2016, starting @ 10am. All squad members from small bore and...

WA1500 will hold a sanctioned WA1500 Competition at MTSC on Saturday, April 23, first shots @ 10:00 Competitions: MMR MMP Open match 48 shot match Entry fees: MMP & MMR €15 Open €8 48 shot €5 Please Note: We will also hold an Embassy Cup (amended) Shotgun...

A lively couple of months
It has been a busy two months since the 2015 AGM of the NASRPC.
Recently we held the first of the new quarterly Club Meetings where all the member clubs of the NASRPC are invited to send one or two representatives to comment and contribute on the previous quarter and the coming months. This was a great success.

Dear shooters, I note that the GRPAI have recently emailed clubs and individual members concerning their claim to be the NGB for Gallery Rifle and Pistol in Ireland. On behalf of the NASRPC committee, I wanted to let you know that the NASRPC is the recognized NGB in...

Mary Hickey, the 'Queen of Kilmead' celebrating her 100th birthday in the Clanard Court hotel Athy, on Easter Sunday. Mary Hickey is the mum of Maura O'Brien and Tommy's mother in law.(Harbour House Sports Club ) Mary was born 5 days after the Easter Rising, on 29th...

A big thank you for those who travelled to meet the Committee last Wednesday in Abbeyleix, it is our hope to change the location of these meetings so as to make it easier for those travelling afar.  The meeting was very constructive and a broad range of issues were...

 Please see the attached current charter for the International Gallery rifle Federation (IGRF) which quite clearly shows the NASRPC as the NGB for Ireland. This document can also be viewed on the IGRF website http://igrf.org/. We hope that this will clear up the...

Welcome Report on our first two months (Gerry) Money matters (money distribution to clubs) and affiliation (Mike) International and Competition update (Declan) Plans for FCP participation (Declan) Interfacing with clubs (Jeff) Club input and suggestions from the floor...

The NASRPC committee meeting with the affiliated clubs, will take place on Wednesday, March 16 at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel @ 19:30. This is a change of venue from what we had originally planned.

Registration for the national shoot at Mourne Shooting Grounds is now closed. We are very happy with the quick response from so many competitors who intend to travel next Saturday to our first shoot at this range and our second national shoot of the year....

The NASRPC Committee would like to appoint discipline coordinators for the following disciplines: • Sporting Rifle • Gallery Rifle • Pistol We would ask shooters who would be willing to volunteer to help with the organisation and running of these disciplines to send a...

At a recent NASRPC event, an issue arose regarding the use of a restricted firearm belonging to another competitor. For context, a competitor's restricted firearm malfunctioned earlier in the day, and they wished to use an identical firearm in the same calibre, so he...

It has come to our attention that a group calling itself the GRPAI has announced on its website that it is the National Governing Body for gallery rifle and pistol shooting in Ireland. As you know, your organisation, the NASRPC, is the National Governing body for this...

HI Guys and Gals, Please see the following information relating to NASRPC Commands & Procedures February 2016, for all concerned it is a must read. Also listed is the 2016 Rule Book Look forward to seeing you all on the firing line for a safe shoot. NASRPC RSO...

Please find updates to the Northern Ireland Firearms licencing, recently passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly: Northern Ireland Assembly passes firearms amendments    

Please find attached new Rule book for Gallery Rifle Gallery Rifle Rules - 2016  

NASRPC Representatives at the Firearms Consultative Panel

Please find attached the leader boards for the Gallery Rifle competitions.  This includes results for all competitions during 2015.  Please note that competitors must have shot 3 competitions to be eligible to enter the finals. Centerfire GRCF1500 : Gallery...

I'd like to thank Keith Duggan for his contribution to the NASRPC organisation as outgoing National Training and Development Officer. Keith developed and implemented a very effective training program for NASRPC Range Safety Officers, it would have been impossible to...

Hello all, Just wanted to introduce the incoming NASRPC committee, but before that a very sincere thanks to the outgoing committee for all their service and support over the years. The committee members are: Karl O'Brien (Hilltop), Vice Chair. Nicholas Flood (East...

The Annual General Meeting of the NASRPC will take place on Saturday 16th January 2016 at the Osprey Hotel, Devoy Quarter, Naas. Co. Kildare at 2.30pm