NASRPC Posts Archive

National Competition – Bracken – October 2018

by | 7 October 2018

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... read more

Results – Lough Bo – September 2018

by | 2 October 2018

Another great weekend in Lough Bo. The weather was good to us this year – even at the very end of September – although there were some fleeces and wooly hats in evidence Gerry and the crew in Lough Bo had the range in top order and we saw a lot of very... read more

German Open 2018 – Leitmar Germany

by | 21 September 2018

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... read more

National Competition – Lough Bo – September 2018

by | 17 September 2018

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 ]... read more

Results – BRC – September 2018

by | 13 September 2018

Thanks to everyone in BRC who helped prepare for the match and ran the ranges all day. You can view the full results here Our next outing will be Lough Bo on September 29th & 30th, details will be posted shortly. National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol... read more

National Competition – BRC – September 2018

by | 4 September 2018

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... read more

Results – Hilltop – August 2018

by | 26 August 2018

Thanks to everyone who turned out in Hilltop yesterday, especially Paul, Anthony, Martina, Pat, Marion and all the others who helped prepare for the match and ran the ranges all day. There was a big crowd with a lot of new faces – great to see. Scores were very... read more

National Competition – Hilltop – August 2018

by | 16 August 2018

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... read more

Results – ECSC – August 2018

by | 16 August 2018

Our thanks to everyone in East Coast Shooting Club for hosting the event, and congratulations to the East Coast team for holding onto the Kiel cup for another year.  You can view the full results here Our next outing is in Hilltop on Saturday the 25th of August,... read more

Interim results – Irish Open 2018

by | 9 July 2018

Interim results pending any challenges over the next week – we will then publish the aggregate and team winners. Any questions please drop a line to competitions@nasrpc.ie We need to thank all the Range Officers and Volunteers who are the backbone of our sport.... read more

Results – Fermoy – June 2018

by | 17 June 2018

Well done to everyone in FRC at the weekend. Great turnout from FRC itself, whose ROs were on the ball all day – keeping stats fed with scoresheets as they happened – meaning we had provisional results, almost as soon as play halted. The weather also... read more

2018 Irish Open – Pre-registration Now Open

by | 13 June 2018

The National Association of Sporting Rifle & Pistol Clubs will hold the 2018 NASRPC Irish Open In Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Co. Offaly on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2018 About the Match The NASRPC Irish Open is an annual event... read more

2018 NASRPC Development Fundraising Raffle

by | 8 June 2018

2018 NASRPC Development Fundraising Raffle The prizes in the raffle will include the following,   Mosin Nagant 1891 (unissued) – Sponsored by Gerry McCarthy / Lormac Group Marlin 1894 rifle – Sponsored by Hilltop Sports Club CZ 452 .22 bolt action rifle... read more

Results – Donegal – June 2018

by | 8 June 2018

Sorry for the slight delay in getting these out – but we had to input the scores from the Phoenix Match in Bisley first in case anyone got a class promotion which would affect the Donegal results Our thanks to Donall, Ruth & Kevin from Donegal aswell as... read more

National Competition – Fermoy Rifle Club – June 2018

by | 7 June 2018

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... read more

The Phoenix 2018 @ Bisley – A Report

by | 5 June 2018

Phoenix 2018 The Annual Phoenix Meeting held by the NRA at the Bisley Shooting Grounds in Surrey, England was a record breaking event this year for the NRA, with something in the region of 550 competitors from a myriad of Nations. Ireland was very well represented... read more

Results – MNSCI – May 2018

by | 3 June 2018

(Final results including Prone and Benchrest scores) The sun came out for a great days shooting in MNSCI on May 12th. As this was the final heat for qualification for the Irish Teams  – for the IGRF Matches at the Phoenix meeting in Bisley on May 28th – there was some... read more

July 2018 – NASRPC Irish Open – Match Schedule

by | 31 May 2018

Folks, As you are all aware – this years Irish Open will take place in Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland on July 6th, 7th & 8th. It will include all the favorites and of course the Irish Leg of the IGRF International Series. There will be a TSG... read more

IGRF UK – Irish Teams

by | 18 May 2018

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... read more

Results – An Riocht – April 2018

by | 24 April 2018

We had two days in An Riocht – with all the usual disciplines and a side match of Classic and Sporting Rifle @ 300m The sun came out for a great weekends shooting – with the breeze getting going in the afternoons and the occasional shower on the Sunday... read more

July 2018 – Irish Open – MNSCI

by | 17 April 2018

Not long now until the 2018 Irish Open @ MNSCI on July 6th, 7th & 8th. 2018 is a very special year, as the NASRPC is 40 years young this year – so we plan to have a bit of a celebration. Over those 40 years we have seen many thousands of people compete in... read more

Castlebridge Invitational Pistol Club : Welcome Aboard

by | 15 April 2018

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.... read more

Results – Red Ridge – April 2018

by | 5 April 2018

Thank you to all the folks in Red Ridge for hosting their first NASRPC National. On what was a cold and blustery day, it was great to be shooting indoors. They have a great range in Red Ridge with fixed shooting positions and target boards on a pulley system so can be... read more

Results – MTSC – March 2018

by | 27 March 2018

The Sun came out for a glorious weekends shooting in Munster Target Shooting Club this weekend. Judging by Con Dunleavys’ “Winter Coat” – we’re not out of the woods yet – so not quite time to break out the shorts and t-shirts. ... read more

Results – MNSCI – March 2018

by | 11 March 2018

Thanks to everyone who competed today – we know there was a lot of chopping and changing in the runup to this event – but plenty of people were chomping at the bit for a competition and some very good scores were shot. A good few people tried their hand at... read more

Results – Gorey – February 2018

by | 14 February 2018

Full lines all day at the first NASRPC national competition of the year at Gorey & District Pistol and Rifle Club. The range was fully pre booked but also managed to facilitate many walk-ins. The atmosphere was great, with many excited to get back into the... read more

NASRPC Club League Results 2017

by | 14 February 2018

  Click here to view results Well done to the 2017 winners – Kingdom “An Riocht” Rifle and Pistol Club in Co. Kerry Competition was quite intense between a number of Clubs with Hilltop Shooting Club getting pipped by only one league point in the... read more

NASRPC Strategy Planning

by | 26 January 2018

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... read more

NASRPC Events Calendar

by | 26 January 2018

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... read more

Training Day

by | 26 January 2018

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... read more

NASRPC AGM Notice.

by | 14 January 2018

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 &... read more

Proposed Classification changes in Gallery Rifle Disciplines

by | 21 December 2017

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... read more

Preparing to attend the Phoenix meeting in 2018

by | 21 December 2017

    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... read more

Competition RO Upskill Training

by | 21 December 2017

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... read more

Introductory and Training day

by | 21 December 2017

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... read more

Sad news

by | 12 November 2017

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... read more

Introductory and training day

by | 11 November 2017

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... read more

Results of the NASRPC National Championship Finals

by | 16 October 2017

What a great weekend at Bracken Projectile Clubs range for the National Championship Finals, a fantastic sporting and social event at a fantastic facility. Well done to all the finalists who took part and congratulations to all the new National Champions, while there... read more

National Championship Finals

by | 11 October 2017

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... read more

Results National Competition Lough Bo September 2017

by | 26 September 2017

As usual Lough Bo was a very busy weekend – everyone worked hard and played hard and put in some very tasty shooting. Thanks to Gerry, Eamonn and all the gang for a great weekend The Craic was mighty – the curry was fantastic (Pat Grimes was seen licking... read more

NASRPC National Competition Lough Bo Sept 2017

by | 7 September 2017

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... read more

Reminder: 2017 National Championship Finals

by | 30 August 2017

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 –... read more

Results National Competition Hilltop August

by | 29 August 2017

Another brilliant day of sport and craic at Hilltop last Saturday for the NASRPC national, the weather did its part and stayed fine, we did our part and had fun. There were many great performances on the day especially from East Cast Shooting Club who won the Club... read more

NASRPC National Competition Donegal Target Club Sept 2017

by | 27 August 2017

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... read more

Results BRC National and Kiel Cup

by | 22 August 2017

A great turn out for the Kiel Cup with four teams and many individuals taking part with some very good scores especially in the Silhouettes, Nicholas Flood hit 17 out of 20 and John P Walsh hitting 15. This competition is getting closer every year but it was the... read more

Substitutions of short restricted firearms

by | 20 August 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... read more

Condolences

by | 20 August 2017

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... read more

Results National Competition ECSC July

by | 3 August 2017

We had a great day last Sunday at East Coast Shooting Club, a great turnout and we thought ye would be burnt out shooting after the international. A big thank you to Sean and Dec and all the lads from ECSC who made the day such a success with all their work and of... read more

Results of WA1500 PPC match in MTSC on July 29, 2017

by | 31 July 2017

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

Irish Open PPC International

by | 25 July 2017

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... read more

WA1500PPC Match

by | 19 July 2017

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 read more

2017 NASRPC Irish Open results

by | 15 July 2017

Well things are starting to settle down here at NASRPC HQ and get back to a more normal pace, it was a great pleasure for us to be involved in such a hugely successful event and again we would like to thank you all for attending whether it was competing, working or... read more

Results National Competition Fermoy June 2017

by | 27 June 2017

  Thanks to all the guys and gals in Fermoy Rifle club for hosting the NASRPC this past weekend. The sun was shining, the BBQ was lit, the craic was good and some great scores got recorded. As the last heat for National Team Selection before the World Cup there... read more

Condolences

by | 19 June 2017

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)... read more

Results National Competition An Riocht June 2017

by | 13 June 2017

What turned out to be a bit of a breezy weekend didn’t seem to put anyone off. An Riocht “The Kingdom” Rifle & Pistol Club hosted the NASRPC for our first two day event there. This coincided with a 300m F-Class shoot on the Saturday and a 300m... read more

Pheonix 2017 success

by | 2 June 2017

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... read more

June 2017 – NASRPC National Competition An Riocht

by | 2 June 2017

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... read more

The 2017 IGRF World Cup & NASRPC Irish Open

by | 2 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... read more

Congratulations to our Target Shotgun Team on their success

by | 31 May 2017

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... read more

Results National Competition May 2017

by | 15 May 2017

Our first national competition at MNSCI was a great success and the weather behaved for most of the day with only the last few details getting wet. It was a pleasure to compete at such a fantastic facility with such a friendly welcome and we would like to thank all... read more

May 7th – Gallery Rifle – Introduction – MNSCI

by | 2 May 2017

  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... read more

Results National Competition Bracken Apr 17

by | 2 May 2017

A great weekend of sport and craic at Bracken Projectile Club, a top class facility and well worth a visit. A big thank you to Patsy and all the members for their help and a big thank you to all who volunteered RO’ing and stats and indeed all who helped to make... read more

Jim Linehan RIP

by | 23 April 2017

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... read more

April 2017 – NASRPC National Competition

by | 17 April 2017

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... read more

Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Welcome aboard

by | 9 April 2017

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,... read more

Competition Results – MTSC Apr 2017

by | 6 April 2017

Another great days shooting at MTSC last Saturday, a bit of a hiccup in the middle of the day but we got there in the end. A big thank you to all who helped out on the day RO’ing and stats, also thanks to all at MTSC for having the range in top condition and for... read more

April 2017 – NASRPC National Competition

by | 16 March 2017

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... read more

Results Eagles 11/03/17

by | 11 March 2017

A great day out in Eagles – the craic as always, well worth the trip. It has been a long time since we had to open a second pack of targets at a Prone match – but with people having to fight for room on the line – it was one of those days. The... read more

Range Officers

by | 8 March 2017

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... read more

March 2017 – NASRPC National Competition

by | 5 March 2017

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... read more

Sporting rifle – changes

by | 1 March 2017

, 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... read more

Results Lough Bo 25/02/2017

by | 26 February 2017

With Storm whatever its name was just after passing by, the weather and ground conditions were not ideal in Lough Bo … but is was February in Sligo!! Many hardy souls braved the inclement weather, which was really only a factor for the first few details. Some... read more

Target Shotgun Training Day – 12th March 2017

by | 18 February 2017

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... read more

AGM Notice

by | 14 February 2017

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.  ... read more

Target Shotgun Training Day – Feb 18th 2017

by | 8 February 2017

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... read more

RIP

by | 4 February 2017

  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... read more

Target Shotgun Training Day – 21st Jan 2017

by | 16 January 2017

All, Dean Parker, NDC for Target shotgun is organising a Target Shotgun training day at Munster Target Shooting club, on Saturday, 21st Jan 2017 starting @ 11am for all those interested in taking part in training, and with a view to forming a national team. These... read more

Training Day

by | 5 January 2017

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... read more

The Annual Phoenix meeting, Bisley

by | 29 December 2016

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... read more

EGM Notice

by | 20 December 2016

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... read more

Courtlough Shooting Grounds, Welcome aboard

by | 5 December 2016

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... read more

German Open 2016

by | 19 November 2016

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... read more

Target Shotgun Update

by | 16 November 2016

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... read more

German Open 2016 – IGRF Team Selection

by | 16 November 2016

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... read more

2016 Championship Final Results

by | 8 November 2016

1Please find attached the results for the 2016 NASRPC Championship Finals, held over the 28/29th October and 5th November. The Committee would like to thank the team at Fermoy Rifle club for their support in hosting this event.  Some great scores including personal... read more

National Finals update

by | 21 October 2016

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... read more

Condolences

by | 11 October 2016

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... read more

October 2016 – Hilltop National Competition Draft Results

by | 9 October 2016

Please find attached Draft results for the National Competition held at Hilltop, on 8/10/2016.  Thanks to everyone at Hilltop for their support for this competition. hilltop-2016-results-1-2 hilltop team results Updated 14/10 @ 14:30 Any challenged to the resultsare... read more

October 2016 – NASRPC National Competition at Hilltop

by | 3 October 2016

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:... read more

Lough Bo Results 29/9/2016

by | 29 September 2016

All, NASRPC would like to thank everyone at Lough Bo for a great weekend of shooting. Please find attached the results for Lough Bo competition, embassy cup and team results, held on 23/24th September 2016. loughbo-results-2016-1-0 embassy-cup-lough-bo-2016... read more

Classification & Leaderboard updates

by | 14 September 2016

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... read more

2016 International Final Results

by | 11 September 2016

  The final results from this years NASRPC Irish International Open are now published. Apologies for the delay but we were awaiting competitor copies of score sheets for scoring challenges, where the competitors were away on holidays.... read more

2017 NASRPC Competition Calendar.

by | 9 September 2016

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... read more

German Open @ Leitmar

by | 7 September 2016

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... read more

Results: Donegal TSC 3/9/2016

by | 5 September 2016

Please find attached the Draft results for the Donegal TSC National Competition, held at Bracken on 3rd September 2016 donegal-tsc-020916-results-draft1-1 Thanks to everyone @ Bracken and Donegal for a great day out, fantastic craic and some great shooting. Any... read more

National Competition – September 2016 – Lough Bo

by | 4 September 2016

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... read more

Results: BRC Shooting Club 14/8/2016

by | 16 August 2016

The successful and happy ECSC team winners of the Kiel cup 2016. We all had a great day and a big thank you to BRC for hosting the event and for their great work running the shoot. BRC RESULTS & KIEL CUP Please find attached the draft results of the competition... read more

Results: Gorey & District Shooting club 13/08/2016

by | 14 August 2016

Please find attached the draft results for the competition held at Gorey & District Shooting club, on 13th August 2016. Thanks for all the tea, coffee and sandwiches and a big thank you to those who helped out. Results Gorey August 2016 1.1 Any query’s for... read more

NASRPC National Competition BRC Shooting Club

by | 6 August 2016

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... read more

NASRPC Club Team Event

by | 5 August 2016

  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... read more

East Coast Competition 30th July 2016

by | 1 August 2016

Please find attached the draft results for the competition held at East Coast Shooting club, on 30th July 2016. east Coast 300716 Draft Scores 1.2 Updated 17/8/2016 Results for 3 Position side match.... read more

Training day 6th August 2016

by | 26 July 2016

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... read more

WA1500 Sanctioned match, 30th July 2016

by | 19 July 2016

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... read more

2016 Irish Open International Draft Results

by | 17 July 2016

All, during the Irish open international match at Harbour house on 9-11th July 2016  competitors from Germany, United Kingdom and Ireland completed in International 1500 gallery Rifle team competitions.  Congratulations to all of the competitors, with some personal... read more

Thank You

by | 13 July 2016

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... read more

Deadline extended for submissions

by | 12 July 2016

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... read more

Revised teams for Internatinal

by | 3 July 2016

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    ... read more

Results – Fermoy Rifle Club, 25/6/16

by | 27 June 2016

Thanks to everyone at FRC for hosting us, feeding us, and providing a great facility for the day.   Please find attached the Draft scores for the match:  FRC – Results – Draft 1.1   (Updated... read more

Teams announced for the 2016 NASRPC International

by | 27 June 2016

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... read more

The review of competitor rankings and team selection

by | 26 June 2016

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... read more

July 2016 – NASRPC International Competition

by | 18 June 2016

  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... read more

Results: Bracken Projectile Club 11/6/2016

by | 12 June 2016

Thanks to everyone at Bracken for a great day’s craic, beautiful weather (With only one ‘shower’ during the day!) and some great shooting.  Please find attached Draft results for the competitions shot on the day. bracken 110616 Draft Results 1.0... read more

NASRPC Irish gallery rifle squad

by | 4 June 2016

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... read more

Gallery Rifle Team Ireland Press Release

by | 16 May 2016

  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... read more

Results: MTSC 14/5/2016

by | 15 May 2016

In fantastic weather, we shot over 300 cards and more than 70 shooters on the lines, with lines full from 10AM right through to 6pm.  Thanks to Dave, Trevor, Dean, Mick and all those at MTSC for a great days shooting, good craic, and BBQ for the shooters.  ... read more

Positive Update on EU legislation

by | 12 May 2016

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... read more

Passing of Mrs. Eileen Thompson

by | 11 May 2016

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... read more

May 2016 – NASRPC National Competition

by | 4 May 2016

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 –... read more

Quarterly Meeting

by | 4 May 2016

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... read more

Youth Development Officer

by | 3 May 2016

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.... read more

Coming to the nationals in MTSC on May 14

by | 29 April 2016

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... read more

Traveling to NASRPC National at Bracken

by | 29 April 2016

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,... read more

Book your Place for the Welsh Open 2016

by | 26 April 2016

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... read more

This Will Effect You

by | 20 April 2016

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... read more

Results: Harbour House, 2/4/2016

by | 2 April 2016

Despite a rather inclement day (putting it mildly!) over 400 competitions were shot at HH Today – a fantastic day’s shooting.  Thanks to all of the competitors, and RO’s who braved the elements, and to Dee, Toby, Tommy and the team for making a great... read more

WA1500 Match @ MTSC, 23rd April 2016

by | 2 April 2016

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... read more

NASRPC Newsletter

by | 1 April 2016

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.

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NASRPC Update to Clubs, 31/3/2016

by | 31 March 2016

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... read more

A Very Special Birthday

by | 30 March 2016

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... read more

Harbour House 2nd April – Pre Registration

by | 29 March 2016

All, Pre-registration for the Harbour House Competition to be held on 2nd April, 2016 is now open The match schedule can be viewed. Pre Registration Form : NASRPC National – April 02 2016 – Harbour House Shooting Centre Pre-Registration allows shooters to... read more

NASRPC & Clubs Meeting, 9th March 2016

by | 18 March 2016

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... read more

IGRF Charter

by | 15 March 2016

 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... read more

Agenda for 16/3/2016 Meeting

by | 14 March 2016

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... read more

Results: Mourne 12/3/2016

by | 12 March 2016

Thanks to Sean all the team at Mourne for a great day’s shooting – over 30 competitors and 120 competitions, good food, tea & coffee all day, and not a drop of rai! Please find attached the preliminary scores.  Any queries please contact... read more

Results: Eagles 06/03/16

by | 11 March 2016

Please find attached draft results for the prone rifle competition held at Eagles Rifle & Pistol Club on 3/6/2016. Eagles Scores – 060316 – Draft 1.0 Thanks to all at Eagles for their support on the... read more

March 16th Meeting – Change of venue.

by | 10 March 2016

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. read more

Mourne Competition – licence reminder

by | 10 March 2016

To all those traveling to Mourne this Saturday we wish you the very best of luck. This will be our first competition at the Mourne shooting grounds and we hope for good weather on the day. Remember to bring along all necessary firearm licences as having never hosted... read more

2016 National Competition – Mourne 12th March

by | 7 March 2016

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.... read more

Call for Discipline Coordinators

by | 5 March 2016

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... read more

NASRPC Advisory – Usage of Restricted Firearms

by | 5 March 2016

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,... read more

GRPAI

by | 2 March 2016

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... read more

2016 National Competitions – Eagles, 6th March 2016

by | 2 March 2016

The first NASRPC competition of the 2016 National Championships will be held at Eagles Rifle & Pistol Club, on Sunday, 6th March 2016. Competitions to be held: 50M Prone sporting rifle. Registration 9:30am First Shots: 10:00am Last Shots: 3:00pm Regards,... read more

2015 National Finals results – Gallery rifle

by | 29 February 2016

Please find attached results for the 2015 National finals, held at Harbour House. Results – 2015 Gallery Rifle Thanks to Dee, Tommy & Toby for hosting, and all of the RO’s who ensured smooth running of all aspects of the... read more

2015 national finals competition – Pistol Results

by | 27 February 2016

A fantastic day’s shooting with some very closely fought contests.  Congratulations to all of the winners.  Please find attached the results for all of the pistol competitions today. Results – Pistol 2015 Finals Thanks to Tommy, Toby and Dee for your... read more

NASRPC Range Commands & Procedures Version 2.2 Feb 2016

by | 25 February 2016

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... read more

2015 National Final Schedule

by | 30 January 2016

Please find attached updated schedule for 2015 National finals, to be held @ Harbour House on 27/28th Feb. 2015 National Finals Scheduling... read more

2015 Competition Finalists – Gallery Rifle

by | 29 January 2016

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 Rifle... read more

2015 Competition Finalists – Benchrest

by | 29 January 2016

       Please find attached the leader boards for the Benchrest, and 50M Prone Sporter 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. SPR50Prone :... read more

2015 Competition Finalists – Pistol

by | 29 January 2016

Please find attached the leader boards for the Pistol 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 CFPTP1  : Centrefire Pistol T&P1... read more

NASRPC National Training and Development Officer

by | 19 January 2016

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... read more

New NASRPC Committee

by | 17 January 2016

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... read more

NASRPC AGM

by | 14 January 2016

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 read more