One of the really great things about target shooting as a sport is that for many competitions disabled and less-able participants compete against the fully able; they are not restricted only to competing against other disabled people. This degree of integration is pretty well unique amongst mainstream sports.
Even so, there are some disciplines that are not accessible to some or all disabled participants. The reasons for this state of affairs are many and various, and some are easier to address than others. It might be that the technical requirements of the discipline are such that to amend them to accommodate disabilities would destroy the whole nature of the event for everyone. On the other hand, it might simply be that no-one with a particular type of disability has expressed an interest in a discipline, so it had never occurred to anyone to introduce some simple adjustments that would make it accessible. Whatever the reason, the DSP is encouraging the opening up of as many disciplines as possible to people with disabilities.
In the meantime, we can give details of competition opportunities that we are aware of. The information in this section covers domestic events up to Home Country International level. Information on full international matches can be found under International Events.
Readers of this who know of competitions that could be included here are welcome to pass the information on to us to be added to the relevant list.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant governing bodies' websites.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
Anyone who holds an NSRA Dispensation can take part in all competitions run under NSRA rules. All of the competitions run by the Association are listed in its Handbook, a copy of which is given to every affiliated club; entry forms are also sent to all clubs. Details of local leagues and open meetings held under NSRA rules will be available from clubs. Many competitions are postal, shot at local ranges on targets that are then sent to an independent person who scores them and produces the results. Listed below are shoulder-to-shoulder competitions which are known to be accessible/integrated.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
This is an exceptionally accessible discipline for shooters with disabilities, and most competitions will include a fair number of them. There are no competitions specifically for disabled shooters. Information on all available competitions can be obtained from the UKBR22 and UKBRA.
An announcement by the NSRA about benchrest competitions in 2012, after the association assumed the mantle of NGB for the .22 and air disciplines, is available as a download.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
A postal league is organised by Tony Taylor, Manager of the WMRSC at Aldersley. Listed below are shoulder-to-shoulder competitions.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
Open shoots in all Clay Target disciplines are held by shooting grounds throughout the country under the CPSA Rules. Competitors entering these must be able to shoot with conventional equipment and techniques. A comprehensive fixture list is maintained on the CPSA website.
The following competitions are open to shooters with disabilities that prevent them from shooting conventionally.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
Shooters in this discipline may enter 10m Air Rifle competitions run by the NSRA, and consequently a less-able or disabled shooter who has a Dispensation may take part in them. Details are set out in Airgun Competitions.
Competitions under National Crossbow Federation rules are open to competitors with disabilities; there are separate classes for those who shoot Assisted disciplines. Information on the events here are is on the NCF website.
This is a new discipline being developed under the aegis of the NSRA. As soon as competitions are available for it information will be published here.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
This branch of target shooting takes place outdoors in fields and wooded areas. Consequently there is an inevitable lack of accessibility, especially for wheelchair users and these with significant mobility. Competitors must be able to shoot with conventional equipment and techniques under the British Field Target Association Rules. On that basis shooters with disabilities can take part in competitions.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
This is a prone shooting discipline, and accordingly is reasonably accessible to people who have mild to moderate disabilities. Competitors must be able to shoot with conventional equipment and techniques for the relevant discipline under the NRA Rules. Nearly all full-bore competitions are listed on the NRA’s website.
Many of the open and championship meetings mentioned in this section appear in the Diary, with contacts, and location information. Otherwise details can be obtained via the relevant organisations' websites.
Anyone who holds an NSRA Dispensation can take part in all competitions run under NSRA rules. All of the competitions run by the Association are listed in its Handbook, a copy of which is given to every affiliated club; entry forms are also sent to all clubs. Details of local leagues and open meetings held under NSRA rules will be available from clubs. Many competitions are postal, shot at local ranges on targets that are then sent to an independent person who scores them and produces the results. Below are shoulder-to-shoulder competitions which are known to be accessible/integrated.
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