WHAT IS GALLERY RIFLE?

The Gallery Rifle (GR) disciplines cover events shot at short and medium distances by various rifles and pistols.  Many of the events are classified so competitors shoot against others of similar ability.  Open meetings are held the National Shooting Centre, Bisley (NSC) and at club ranges around the country.  Competitors can take part at all levels from club to international.

The GR community is a friendly one and competitors of all levels of skill and experience are equally welcome.  Never fall into the trap of thinking ‘I’m not good enough to shoot at Bisley’ – it’s there for everyone to come and join in and enjoy.

The Firearms

Gallery Rifle Small Bore (GRSB)
Most competitors use a semi automatic .22 rifle.  In some events it is possible to use pump action or single shot rifles.

Gallery Rifle Centre Fire (GRCF)
Most use a lever action rifle in a pistol calibre e.g. .38/.357 or .44.  There are also other rifles which use different designs.

Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP)
These are mostly semi automatic pistols in .22 with an overall minimum length of 60cm.  Single shot pistols and revolvers can be used in some events.

Long Barrelled Revolver (LBR)
Revolvers in a variety of calibres, commonly .38/.357 or .44, with an overall minimum length of 60cm, are used, 

(More information is in the NRA GR & P Handbook.)

The Events
The majority of events are shot at distances between 10m and 50m, with a few going out to 300yd.  There is a large selection which only requires a range of 25m.

The most common position is standing but some events call for shooting kneeling, sitting or with the weak shoulder or hand. 

Some are deliberate precision events while some require the competitor to shoot and reload quite quickly.

The targets can be stationary or turning at set intervals or even moving.

(More information is in the NRA GR & P Handbook.)

Open Meetings
Many clubs in the UK have a GR section and put on club competitions.  Some of them also host open meetings at which competitors from all over the country come to gain valuable experience in shooting at different venues.

There are four open meetings at the NSC.  These include the Phoenix Meeting in late May and the National Championships at the end of August.  The Phoenix Meeting is the premier meeting in the year.  It attracts over 500 competitors and has a very wide range of events on offer. The National Championships Meeting is a little smaller but also has the GR Home Countries National Match for teams from England, Scotland and Wales.

More information is on the Contacts page.

National and International
England, Scotland and Wales have GR teams.  Squads are selected at the end of each year for the next year, based on performance in the year.

The UK National Team is chosen annually in a similar way and represents the country in Europe.

(There will be more information about national and international competition in a new page.  For now, please contact chris@galleryrifle.com.)