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Announcement of NZ TR Veterans Team Captain

Announcement of NZ TR Veterans Team Captain

Call for Nominations - Captain Veterans Team 2026

Notices/Notices-for-2023-24-season/2024-07-17-Call-for-Veterans-Captain. pdf

2028 NZ Palma Team Captain announced

2028 NZ Palma Team Captain announced

Call for nominations for TR Palma Team Captain

Nomination For Team CAPTAIN - TR Palma World ChampionshipAugust 2028NRANZ is planning to have a TR team compete in the World Championships being held in Bisley, England, August 2028.

Announcement of FO Squad

Announcement of FO Squad - amended 24 June 2024

Call for nominations for 2024 Veterans teams to Australia

Call for nominations for 2024 Veterans teams to Australia Match conditions: VETERANS NATIONAL TEAMS MATCHES 21.

Call for nominations for FTR 2026 World F Class team members

Call for nominations for FTR 2026 World F Class team members

Call for nominations for World F Class team members

Call for nominations for World F Class team members

January Newsletter 2024

January Newsletter 2024

December 2023 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

2024 North Island v South Island teams announced

2024 North Island v South Island teams announced

2024 NZ FTR Teams Announced

2024 NZ FTR Teams Announced

2024 NZ F Open Teams Announced

2024 NZ F Open Teams Announced

Nominations for F-Class World Championship Captains

NOMINATIONS FOR TEAM CAPTAINS – F-CLASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP September 2026NRANZ is planning to have an FTR and F Open teams compete in the F-Class World Championships are being held in…

F-Class Squad Selection for January 2024

F-Class Squad Selection for January 2024

Geange family thank you

To members of the NRANZ The Geange family formally extend our gratitude to all the Shooters who attended Barry's funeral in Hamilton yesterday.

Call for nominations for FO & FTR Team members

Call for nominations The NRANZ Selectors are calling for nominations for FO and FTR teams to compete against Australia in a Trans-Tasman Match on Monday 8th January 2024.

July Newsletter 2024

July Newsletter 2024

Call for Captains for January 2024 International Teams

New Zealand Rifle Goodwill Team Captains - January 2024 The NRANZ Council are calling for Captains for the following teams to compete against Australian teams: *  2 x New Zealand Goodwill FO…

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

NRANZ Submission on the Police Discussion Document – Arms Regulations:…

NRANZ has made a submission to the Police discussion document.    Submissions close at midnight 16 February 2023.

Cost Recovery Newsletter

Cost Recovery Newsletter from President Paint by Number from COLFO

2024 NZ Under 25 & NZ Palma Teams Announced

2024 NZ Under 25 & NZ Palma Teams Announced

North v South Island Teams announced for 2023

North v South Island Teams announced for 2023

NZ U25 Team Captain announced

It is with great pleasure that the NRANZ Council announce the appointment of Sam Kershaw as the Captain for the NZ Under 25 Team to South Africa in 2024.

Newsletter - November 2022

2023 National Championships Clubs and Ranges Regulations Firearm Registration Components 2208 Powder F Class Team Team Nominations NRANZ Councillors at Large NRANZ Officers and AGM Summary Newsletter …

Expressions of Interest - Range Officer

Expressions of Interest - Range Officer for 2023 National ChampionshipsNRANZ are looking for a suitable person to act as a Range Officer during the upcoming national championships to be available…

Secure Storage Guidance for Firearms and Ammuniton document

Kia ora,  On 1 February 2022, new regulations for firearms and ammunition storage and transport came into effect, which affect all standard firearms licence holders.

July 2022 Newsletter

Winter 2022 Newsletter

Alan Whiteman MNZM

Congratulations to Alan Whiteman, MNZM.   Some photos of the Investiture Ceremony.    

NRANZ Guidelines for submissions

NRANZ Guidelines for submissions 

Notice to Members re Firearms Regulations

Notice to Members re Firearms Regulations

2023 NZ F Class Team announced

Congratulations to the members of the 2023 NZ F-Class Team heading to South Africa next year. Team announced here

Trentham Rifle Ranges Heritage Management Plan

Read the Heritage Management Plan (HMP) produced to provide guidance for the future conservation of the Trentham Rifle Ranges, recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) as a place…

Articles written for Australian Target Rifle

Articles written by Bruce Scott - President of the NRAA    History of chairing of rifle shooting champions https://nraa. com. au/history/chairing-of-rifle-shooting-champions-the-tradition/    His…

2021 Barnard Precision Championship results

Barnard Precision Championship for 2021Over 2021 the Barnard Precision Aggregate has been held with entries gained by attending Regional Championships.

Call for Nominations - 2023 NZ F-Class Team

Download in PDF form  F Class World ChampionshipsSouth Africa, March / April 2023 NRANZ are calling for nominations for team members of a New Zealand F Class Rifle Team to attend the…

Alan Whiteman, MNZM

MNZMMember of the New Zealand Order of Merit Alan Bruce Whiteman – Upper Hutt For services to Fullbore target rifle shooting Mr Alan Whiteman has contributed to the sport of full bore target…

North Island v South Island Teams announcement for 2022

Congratulations to the members of the Teams announced for Monday 10 January 2022 North Island v South Island Teams

Safety Notice

Safety Notice This notice applies to Barnard, Millennium and RPA actions.

Vaccine Pass required for the 2022 National Championship

Vaccine Pass required for the 2022 National Championship

July 2021 Newsletter

July 2021 Newsletter

Tender - Barnard P-Action

With thanks to Barnard we have had our first successful Tender for a Barnard P-Action. We received 8 tenders the highest being $1650. Helen Morgan Secretary 

DSM Dave Rangi

It was with great pleasure Life Member Rob Morgan presented Dave Rangi from Tait Communications with a Distinguished Service Medal.

2020 Barnard Championship results

Over 2020 the Barnard Precision Aggregate has been held with entries gained by attending Regional Championships.

North v South Island Teams announced

Congratulations to team members. North v South Island Teams 

December 2020 Newsletter

December 2020 Newsletter

Call for nominations - North v South Teams January 2021

Call for nominations - Teams events - NRANZ Championships, Monday January 11th 2021 South Island & North Island - Target Rifle Teams: Nominations are called for managers, shooters and wind coaches.…

2023 NZ Team - Palma Captain Announcement

It is with great pleasure that the NRANZ Council announce the appointment of Malcolm Dodson as the 2023 NZ Team Palma Captain.

Regional Coaching Courses 2020/21

Hi team Jono Phillipps will be conducting three regional coaching courses during this coming season.

Spring Newsletter 2020

Spring Newsletter 2020

F-PR rules

NRANZ new F-PR class rules   A. Rifles shall not exceed a calibre of . 308 inch B. Barrel length shall not exceed 715 mm (28.

2017 Barnard Regional Aggregate results

Over 2017 the Barnard Precision Aggregate has been held with entries gained by attending Regional Championships.

Virtual Canterbury Champs - lock down 2020

Virtual Canterbury Autumn Championship – by Coby Snowden So this weekend was meant to be the Canterbury Autumn Champs for fullbore shooting.

2019 Barnard Championship results

Over 2019 the Barnard Precision Aggregate has been held with entries gained by attending Regional Championships.

Ammunition and Energy Testing Procedure updated

Thanks to David, the Australian FO Captain, a correction has been made to the MVs for weights from 215 gns and heavier Corrected document - Ammunition and Energy Testing Procedure

Offer of help for members traveling to South Africa

Offer of help for members traveling to South Africa

F Class World Championship Postponed

F Class World Championship Postponement The Secretary General ICFRA has advised confirmation of the FCWC has now been postponed to April 2022 to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NZ Vets team to Australia 2021

Proposed New Zealand Veterans team visit to Australia in 2021At the AGM of the Vets Division of NRANZ, held at Trentham in January 2020, discussion took place about a NZ…

Presidents March Newsletter

NRANZ Newsletter March 2020  What is left of our season has come to a very abrupt end with the country going into lock-down.

POSTPONED - Hamilton Whatawhata Champs

It has been decided that due to developments on the farm/range by the owners to postpone the November championship competition.

Nominations called for F Class Worlds Team

Nominations called for F Class Worlds Team 

Nominations Called for NZ Team to compete in the Australia Match

Nominations Called for NZ Team to compete in the Australia Match

2020 North v South Teams Announced

2020 North v South Teams Announced 

Presidents Newsletter

Presidents Newsletter

Expressions of Interest - Australia Match 2021

Australia Match, Bisley July 2021  The NRA of UK are hosting the Australia Match at Bisley, England, during the Imperial Target Rifle Meeting in July 2021.

Nominations for 2023 Palma Team Captain

New Zealand Palma Team Captain South Africa 2023  The next Palma Match is being held in South Africa in April 2023.

Call for Nominations - North v South Island 2020

Call for nominations - Teams events - NRANZ Championships, Monday January 13th 2020 South Island & North Island - Target Rifle Teams: Nominations are called for shooters and wind coaches.

Team Management - F Class World Championship April 2021

NRANZ is planning to have a FTR and F Open teams compete in the F Class World Championships that are being held in South Africa, 7-17 April 2021.

Members Newsletter Spring 2019

Members Newsletter Spring 2019

Call for Nominations - NZ Ladies Team 2020

Call for Nominations - NZ Ladies Team 2020

Prohibited Ammunition

As published today - 20 June 2019 http://www. legislation. govt. nz/regulation/public/2019/0137/latest/LMS214860. html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemedreg_arms_resel_25_a&p=1

Information on the Firearms 'buy back'

More information can be found here: https://www. police. govt. nz/advice/firearms-and-safety/changes-firearms-law-prohibited-firearms#anchor7  

Latest from NZ Police

Good evening,  A quick message in relation to applying for an endorsement and permit to possess prohibited items.

NZ F Class Team report

The second day of the Trans Tasman F Class teams match saw a continuation of the cool westerly breeze.

Important Notice for future ISSF Events

Hello all, Please take time to read this as it is IMPORTANT if you want to attend future ISSF events! (including the 2019 Oceania Championships).

NZ Rifle Team to Bisley Announced

NZ Rifle Team to Bisley Announced

Palma Match Incident

Palma Match Incident report

COLFO newsletter & Submission

COLFO newsletter COLFO Submission

F Class Team to Australia

Congratulations to the NZ "F Class" Team 2019 - to compete in Australia.

Club Postal Match / School and/or Cadet Matches

NRANZ Postal CompetitionsNRANZ has a number of postal competitions for clubs to participate in. These are all shot on your home range when you want to shoot them.

Presidents Newsletter - Autumn 2019

Presidents Newsletter - Autumn 2019 

F Class Nominations for Australia 2019

The NRANZ is calling for nominations for F Class representative teams to compete in the Trans Tasman F Class Matches - on the 17th & 18th June this year at…

COLFO newsletter

COLFO newsletter - February 2019

Incident

This morning, during day one of the Palma Match being held on Seddon Range at Trentham, two Channel Islands team members received minor injuries in the process of removing a…

Expressions of Interest for NZ Team to UK 2019

Expressions of Interest for NZ Team to UK 2019

North v South Island Teams announced

North v South Island Teams announced here

2019 NZ Veterans Team for Tony Loughnan Match

The following team has been selected to represent New Zealand Veterans in the Tony Loughnan Match at Trentham, Monday 28 January 2019.

Volunteers for 2019

We are looking for Volunteers for January and February 2019 to work alongside our wonderful committee, in making the NZ National Championship and Palma events at the Seddon Range in…

Team selection for New Zealand Match 2019

Team selection for New Zealand Match 2019

Presidents Newsletter - Summer 2018

Presidents Newsletter - Summer 2018

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

Whangarei's new range - update

Hi everyone An update on what is happening at the new range.

Letter from Normandy Rifle Club

Mister Chairman,  On behalf of the members of the Normandy Rifle Club, French Long Range Rifle Shooting association, and on our personal behalf, at the occasion of the Centenary of the…

Message from the Chairman

Dear NRANZ Members  From 26 January to 10 February 2019 NRANZ is hosting the NRANZ Nationals, the Individual World Championships and the Palma, Veterans, U25, U21 teams matches.

NZ Palma Team 2019 raffle results

Hi  Here are the results from the New Zealand Rifle Team  Palma 2019 Raffle drawn at the Rangiora Police station 26/9/18  1st.

Final report from South Korea

Hi all Today is our final day in Changwon. We have packed up the rifles and left over ammo.

Entries for OPEN for the 2019 Championships

Hi all Entries are now open for the 2019 NZ Championship (Ballinger Belt), 300 metre, WRA & Individual Long Range World Championship. http://nranz. org.

Report from South Korea

Report from South Korea  Hi all,  Here's a bit of an update on our trip so far.

Newsletter from President

Newsletter from President

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

Some history of Seddon Range

Thanks to one of our members for finding this and sending it in - enjoy the read Some history of Seddon Range

2019 Committee Newsletter - July

2019 Committee Newsletter - July

2019 NZ Junior Teams Announced

2019 NZ Junior Teams Announced 

Richardson Lodge - Bisley

Our LRWC banner is up again ready for the Imperial Meeting at Bisley which starts in 2 weeks.

2019 NZ Veterans Team Announced

2019 NZ Veterans Team Announced

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter here

Barnard Precision Raffle - update 2/7/2018

Update - 3 July 2018 NRANZ Barnard Raffle.

Haddon Donald 101 years young

John McLaren celebrating with Haddon Donald on Haddon's 101st birthday.

Further call for Nominations for NZ Veterans TR Team 2019

The NRANZ Selectors are making a further call for nominations for the New Zealand Veterans TR Team for the World Championships at Trentham in 2019.

True-Flite Barrels - Voucher winners

Congratulations to the following members for winning the vouchers for $200 off a True-Flite barrel:- Bob Gordon - Hawkes Bay Rifle Club Sam Kershaw - Malvern Rifle Club Frank Duckett - Masterton Ri…

Purchase 2018 National Championship Photos

Photos for purchase from AT Photo Photos are $10 each https://atphoto. pixieset. com/2018ballingerbelt/

New Zealand Palma Team Announced

The National Rifle Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce the names of those selected for the New Zealand Rifle Team to attend the World Long Range Championships and…

Article written by Erik Rhode

2018 NEW ZEALAND LONG RANGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSfebruary 14, 2018 By Erik Rhode Seddon Range, Trentham, Upper Hutt, New Zealand   2018 New Zealand Long Range National Championships | January 26 - …

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

Clarification of ICFRA F-Class Rules

F Class (FTR & F OPEN) RULE CLARIFICATION Addition email received 27 January 2018 Lady and Gentleman,  I confirm the Chairman's interpretation and emphasis “They must be flat on the top and bottom.…

2018 Junior Development Team Announced

Junior Development Team Manager - J Phillipps Captain - S Kershaw Coach - K Mckee Shooters -  C Beardslee B Hutching S Kershaw R May M Snowden

Zero Range for 2018 National Championship

A zero range will be operational this year at the following place and times.

2018 North v South Teams Announced

Congratulations to the 2018 North v South Teams here (updated 17 January 2018)

2019 Committee Newsletter

Please see both the newsletter and parking plan Newsletter Parking plan

2018 NZ Veterans Team Announced

The national selectors have named the following team to compete in the International match at Trentham - Monday 29th January, 2018.

2018 NZ Team Announced - Trophy Match

NZ Team for New Zealand Trophy Match Trentham - Monday 29th January 2018   Rowlands R - Captain Kershaw C - Adjutant Carter B - Coach Snowden J - Coach Shooters: Bolland G Cameron I Goldsmith C …

Call for Nominations - North v South TR & F Class Teams

Call for nominations - Teams events - NRANZ Championships, Monday January 29th 2018 South Island & North Island - Target Rifle Teams: Nominations are called for shooters and wind coaches.

FTR Rule Clarification

FTR Rule clarification A number of questions have been raised by a NZ shooter which have been clarified by Kenny Proulx, ICFRA F-Class Committee Chairman.

Subsidy for U25 - Ballinger Belt entries

U25 Subsidy for 2018 NZ Championships – Ballinger Belt We have received funding from the NZ Shooting Federation to promote U25 members to attend our 2018 National Championship.

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

Presidents Winter Newsletter 2017

President's Winter Newsletter 2017

Call for Nomination for NZ TR Veterans Team 2018

The NRANZ Selectors are calling for nominations for the 2018 Veterans TR Team to shoot against Australian and USA Veterans at Trentham in January 2018.

Call for Nominations - 2019 Veterans team management

The NRANZ Selectors have called for nominations for the Captain and Manager for the New Zealand Veterans TR Team for the World Championships at Trentham in 2019.

2018 FO and FTR Teams Announcement - Revised

Congratulations to members selected in the FO and FTR teams to compete against Australia in January 2018. 2018 FO and FTR Teams Announcement - revised

COLFO Newsletter

COLFO Newsletter

Firearms Community Advisory Forum May 2016 Minutes

Firearms Community Advisory Forum May 2016 Minutes

Guns & Hunting Article by Bruce Millard

NZ Guns & Hunting Article by Bruce Millard

Commonwealth Games trails in Bendigo

Thanks to the VRA for their assistance in making this possible.  Friendly, helpful staff make organisation a breeze.

Latest news from COLFO

Report on the Inquiry into issues relating to the illegal possession of firearms in NZ Full Review on Law & Order Select Committee Report 

Report from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

The 7 Kiwis at Bendigo have been enjoying some cool but sunny weather.

Haddon Donald's "Double Possible" Happy 100th Birthday 20/3/2017

Haddon loves shooting and shooting loves Haddon.  Nobody still present in the sport is more respected or honored.

Hutt Mana Charitable Trust

    THANKS TO THE HUTT MANA TRUST The National Rifle Association has purchased 60 new wind flags for the Seddon Range at a total cost of $9,540 less GST.

Call for Nomination for F-Class Team

The NRANZ Selectors are calling for nominations for an F-Class team to compete against Australia in a Trans-Tasman Match on Monday 29 January 2018.

Palma Squad Selection

Palma Squad Selection - February 2017

COLFO newsletter

COLFO newsletter

Call for Under 25 members

A call for all of our under 25 year old shooters.

Changes to the Championship list 2017

Please note 2 changes to the Championship list this season. Canterbury Autumn Championship has been moved 8 - 9 April 2017 on the newly certified Ashburton range.

Firearms Community Advisory Forum December 2016 minutes

The minutes of the meeting held in December are now online. http://www. police. govt. nz/sites/default/files/publications/firearms-community-advisory-forum-minutes-december2016. pdf

Winners of the True-Flite vouchers 2017

Winners of the $200 True-Flite Voucher (drawn on 14 January 2017) 1. Sam Kershaw - U/25 Malvern Rifle Club 2. Daniel Alexander - U/25 Malvern Rifle Club 3.

True-Flite Barrels Sponsorship - 2017

Be in the draw for $200 off a True-Flite barrel. Details here - closes Friday 13 January 2017

North v South Island Teams for January 2017 announcement

North v South Island Teams for January 2017 here

2018 Commonwealth Games Trialists

The NRANZ wish to announce the following trialists have been selected to compete for nomination for the 2018 Commonwealth Games:- Carter, Brian - Te Puke Rifle Club Collings, Diane - Te Puke…

2016 Barnard Precision Aggregate report

Over 2016 the Barnard Precision Aggregate has been held with entries gained by attending Regional Championships.

ISSF Rule Changes

There is a pdf copy of the ISSF Technical Rules , including amendments effective 1 January 2017, now on the ISSF website.

Closing date for Commonwealth Games nominations extended

Please note - the closing date for nominations to take part in the Commonwealth Games selection process is extended to the 15 December 2016.

NZ International Teams for January 2017 Announcement

Congratulations to team members selected for the NZ International matches in January 2017 2017 New Zealand Team 2017 New Zealand Veterans Team

Ammunition and Energy Testing Procedure on Seddon Range

A must read for users of Seddon Range, Trentham, New Zealand NRANZ Council has decided to raise ammunition testing and Muzzle Energy testing to a more visible level in NRANZ and…

Call for Commonwealth Games Nominations

Call for Commonwealth Games Nominations

Te Puke Championship - addition info

Members, from outside Bay of Plenty, planning to attend the Te Puke Championship on 29 & 30 October 2016 could you please advise Irene Cameron so they have an idea…

NZSF 2018 Commonwealth Games Nomination Criteria

Hello all,  RE: NZSF 2018 Commonwealth Games (Nomination Criteria)  Below is a link to the NZSF 2018 Commonwealth Games Nomination Criteria  http://www. olympic. org. nz/assets/Uploads/Shooting-Nom…

LRWC 2019 Newsletter

LRWC 2019 Newsletter to members

Palma Squad Nomination closing soon

Hello fellow shooters. I am sending a friendly reminder to you all that our time restraint is coming to an end to nominate for the NZ Palma squad.

Work on 1000 yard mound

Working bee by Wellington members over the weekend to get the 1000 yard mound ready for the new season.

Cheltenham Rifle Club season programme 2016-17

Cheltenham Rifle Club programme for 2016/17 season Click here

F Class Section Mid Year News 2016

Hi all, Here is a update of where we are at so far.   F Class Committee Membership:  is good but some people still need to pay their subscriptions.

Spring Newsletter August 2016

Spring Newsletter - August 2016

Call for nominations for Palma Squad

Hi Team It is my honour as the Captain of the New Zealand Palma Team to announce that we are now looking for nominations for the Palma team to compete in…

2019 Palma Team Announcement

It is with great pleasure we announce the Captain and Adjutant for the 2019 Palma Team Captain - Richard Rowlands    Adjutant - Chris Kershaw

More sad news - Morrie Gordon

NRANZ Life Member Morrie Gordon passed over today, Wednesday 29 June 2016 in his 90th year.

Rifle Failure in Australia

For your information an article re a rifle failure in Australia http://www. nraa. com. au/urgent-notice-rifle-failure/  

Law and Order Select Committee Range Visit

Law and Order Select Committee Range Visit  

Police Range Inspection Course

NZ Police are about to launch a series of Police Range Inspection courses for the purpose of qualifying people to assist with the new Firearms Legislation and certification.

Barnard Precision Raffle Winner

We would like to thank Barnard Precision for the donation of an amazing P Action.

Good news story

Great news that the Masterton Rifle Club are finalist for the 2015-16 Wairarapa Times-Age sports awards in the Senior Sports Team category after their impressive display of shooting at this…

Nominations for World F Class Team - Canada, August 2017

NRANZ have accepted an invitation to compete in the World F Class Championship to be shot in Canada during August 2017.

Nominations for Palma Team Captain

Call for nominations for the NZ Palma Team Captain for the Palma Match to be held at Trentham in 2019.

Nominations for TR Team Members

NRANZ have accepted an invitation to compete in the Australia Match in March 2017 at the Gen De Wet Rifle Range, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Nominations for Captain & Manager

NRANZ have accepted an invitation to compete in the Australia Match in March 2017 at the Gen De Wet Rifle Range, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Masterton Rifle Club Article

Well done to Masterton Rifle Club for a wonderful article http://www. nzherald. co. nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article. cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11580345

Minutes of NZ Police Firearms Community Advisory Forum in December 201…

Below is the link to the minutes of the NZ Police Firearms Community Advisory Forum which Nicole McKee attends on behalf the NRANZ Quarterly newsletter http://www. police. govt. nz/sites/default/fil…

Article on Malcolm Dodson

The Marlborough Express has another great article on Malcolm. . . . http://www. stuff. co. nz/…/sport/76…/dodsons-glittering-prizes

Article on Malcolm Dodson - 2016 Ballinger Belt Winner

Follow the link to a wonderful article on Malcolm Dodson http://www. stuff. co. nz/marlborough-express/sport/75957982/Dodson-survives-late-hiccup-to-bring-home-prized-Ballinger-Belt  

Agenda for the 2018 AGM of the NRANZ

Agenda for the 2018 AGM of the NRANZ

F Class Teams to Australia 2016 Announcement (revised)

Team Captain, Darren Swaney,  Malvern Vice Captain, Nik Chiew,  Clevedon Manager, Karyn Flanagan, Karori  F Open Team Nik Chiew, Clevedon, Captain Colin Brown, Karori Frank Duckett, Masterton Paul…

NZ Veteran's Team 2016 Announced

The National Rifle Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce the names of those selected for the NZ Veteran’s Rifle Team to compete against Australia in January 2016.

1st Annual Meeting of the NRANZ F Class section

To all F Class Shooter,  You are all invited to attend the first annual meeting of the new F class Section of the NRANZ.

North Island v South Island Team Announcement

North and South Island Teams Interisland Match, Monday 11 January Course of fire, 10 shots at 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yards.

Veterans Section AGM

NZ Veterans Section Annual General Meeting to be held in the Ron Gurney Room, NRA Headquarters Wednesday 13 January 2016 start after shooting finishes

December 2015 Newsletter

December 2015 Newsletter here

F Class News

To all Shooter,  Just to keep you all informed the F Class Rifle Team to Belmont, Australia 2016 will be named in the days after the Ladies Long Weekend.

Call for Nominations for North v South Team

Call for Nominations for North v South Teams Nominations are called for the North / South teams match to be held at the National Championships at the Trentham Rifle Range on…

2016 FO / FTR Team Management Announced

NRANZ is pleased to announce the following appointments NRANZ F Class teams to Australia June 2016.

NZ Police changes for on-line purchasing of firearms

NZ Police have recently changed the process for purchasing a firearm, ammunition and air guns through mail order.

2016 Red Book Advertising Space Available

We have space available for your advertisement in the 2016 National Championship Red Book.   Please see attached flyer for details. Advertising Flyer

Our girls in the Air Force News

Great article in the Air Force News on Charlotte Flanagan and Amy Hatcher See page 31, enjoy the rest. . . . http://www. airforce. mil. nz/downloads/pdf/airforce-news/afn174. pdf Dead Link

Palatchie targets more success

Wonderful article on Brad Palatchie.   http://www. stuff. co. nz/marlborough-express/sport/72555030/palatchie-targets-more-success

FTR & F Open members in Australia Report 2

Today saw 260 shooters compete in the Duncan shorts.

Nominations - NZ Veterans TR Rifle Team - January 2106

Nominations are being called for persons to fill the positions of Captain, Manager, Coaches and Shooters to compete in a Trans-Tasman Match being held on Monday 11 January 2016 in…

Teams for Palma Match 2015

NEW ZEALAND PALMA MATCH TEAM Match Day Captain: Kevin Win Master Coach: John McLaren Squads: Coach Anita Benbrook Owen Whiteman Bevan Mehrtens Richard Rowlands     John Snowden   Shooters:       Amy H…

Article on Charlotte Flanagan in DomPost

Follow the link to a wonderful article on Charlotte Flanagan. http://www. stuff. co. nz/dominion-post/sport/71460716/charlotte-flanagan-wins-american-longrange-junior-shooting-title

"Expressions of Interest" for FTR and FO Teams

Council would like to get an indication of the level of interest from FO and FTR class shooters for two International events.

NZ Palma Team Report 13

Tuesday 11th Today was the final day of the World Long Range individual match. We are thrilled for Alan, achieving 5th place after the final.

FTR & F Open Report from Australia

The Brisbane Rifle Club Meeting was held today over 300, 500 and 600 yards.  The wind was 2 left to 3 right for .

NZ Palma Team Report 12

Alan White finishes 5th in Individual World Long Range Shooting Championship. Alan finished todays shootoff in 5th place.

NZ Palma Team Report 11

Monday 10th August report from Owen, Charlotte, Casey and Amy. Today was day 3 of the world long range individual.

NZ Palma Team Report 10

Hello all report for Sunday 09 August A rather interesting day here in Camp Perry as the day started with a medium to high temperatures with a relatively high humidity.

NZ Palma Report 9

Today’s Report comes from The Kevin, Jan, Ross, Paul and Steve Camp. Today saw the America Match shot here at camp Perry.

NZ Palma Team Report 8

Report for the 6th of August, Under 25 world championship match. It was a hot and windy day and some good shots were fired.

NZ Palma Team Report 7

Wednesday 5 th Hi folks. We have just finished the US Championship which was shot over 3 days.

NZ Palma Team Report 5

Monday: First day of the United States Fullbore Nationals (USFB). Today we did ranges 300,600 and 900 yards.

NZ Palma Team Report 4

Saturday 1 August: On Thursday night we had a team meal at the Shores, the management allowed us to use their bbq area near the pool, great food was provided by…

NZ Palma Report 3B

Looks like we missed a day so here is the missing Report for 2nd August, Mini Palma Teams Todays team event started with a roll call at 7.

NZ Palma Team Report 3

A 4-7 minute wind from the left that started out fairly steady but as the morning progressed the pick ups and let off's were a bit quicker and the 3rd…

NZ Palma Team Report 2

Report for Thurs 30-07-15 The day started fine and remained fine with 5min left wind despite Chris firing several with 5 right at 1000yds.

NZ Palma Team Report 1

Today was the first day of the U. S. Long range match.

Coverage from 2015 WLRC Camp Perry

Ladies and Gentlemen,  Here are three URLs, two of which lead to photographs from this year's World Championship at Camp Perry, and one which leads to TV footage.

Barnard Precision National Grading List

  Grading List as at 5 June 2017  Ranked Alphabetic Club

NRANZ Ladies Rifle Team Announced - 2015

The NRANZ is pleased to announce the selection of the New Zealand Ladies Team to shoot against the Australian Ladies Team in Brisbane in June 2015.

North v South Island Teams Announced 2015

NRANZ is pleased to announce the following teams for the North verse South Island Teams match Monday 12 January 2015 Trentham.

New Zealand F Class Rifle Teams Announced

New Zealand F Class Rifle Teams to complete against Australia Monday 12 January 2015, are as follows: New Zealand F Class Rifle Team - F Open Captain, Joey Meldrum , Christchurch Wind coach,…

Update - F Class Mini League

The Mini League will be contested over the long ranges at 4 championship meetings in the Northern Area.   The qualifying meetings will be: Hamilton Whatawhata Champs Nov. 8/9.

Ross Geange Third National Tittle

Great article by Ben Strang of the Waikato Times.

Outdoors Expo WRA Target Shooting Display 2013

The weekend of 21/22 Sept saw the WRA grab the opportunity to construct and man a target shooting exhibit at an outdoors trade expo held in the local Cossie Club.

Barnard Precision Ltd Regional Championship 2014

Congratulations to the two winners of the inaugural Barnard Precision Ltd Regional Championship for the 2014/15 Season.

Successful Pub Charity Funding Applications by Rifle Clubs

It's great to hear that a number of our member clubs have been successful in applying for funding to assist with the purchase of electronic target systems.

Latest Grading List Posted

National Rifle Association of NZ National Gradings and Handicaps As at 21 June 2015 Cut-off A Grade 998. 1, B Grade 963.

NZ Under25 Pathway to the World Long Range Championships 2015

It is the intention of the National Rifle Association of New Zealand to have an Under 25 Team competing at the World Long Range Championship at Camp Perry, Ohio, USA…

Notice of Venue Change for the 2014 Taranaki Champs

Taranaki Rifle Club has posted a notice re a venue change for the 2014 Taranaki Championships, click here to read more. Click here to read about Taranaki events

WRA Try Target Shoot Session Oct 2013

19 Oct saw the first session of the Wgtn Try Target Shooting programme get under way.

Aerial Gorse Spraying on Seddon Range

Almost no wind meant that programmed aerial gorse spraying on Seddon Range could go ahead today.

Dick Travis 303 Champs 2014

The Dick Travis VC . 303 National Competition is all done and dusted. As with the previous years we were blessed with near perfect weather at Trentham.

Winner of the Raffle for a Barnard Action Announced

The National Rifle Assn of NZ recently ran a raffle with a brand new Barnard Model P Action as the prize.

Live Streaming of NZ Athlete Results Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Keep up to date with the Commonwealth Games athletes at www. commonwealthgames. kiwi  Mike Collings Athlete Results page on the Comm Games website https://www. commonwealthgames.

Call for Nominations - NZ vs Australia F Class Match Jan 2015

The National Rifle Associations of New Zealand and Australia has reached agreement re the arrangements to schedule and conduct an International F Class Teams Match; New Zealand vs Australia, Monday…

Try Target Shooting at Trentham - 300 yards 11 Oct

DATES OF TRY TARGET SHOOTING (TTS) AND LEARN TO TARGET SHOOT (LTTS)The Wellington Rifle Association is once again running a Try Target Shooting Day and if you're keen; a Learn…

Commonwealth Games 2014 - Update 1

John Snowden & Mike Collings continue their lead up to the Commonwealth Games after John’s  2nd placing at the Victorian Queens in Bendigo Australia .

The Fight to Eradicate Match Fixing

A letter from the NZ Shooting Federation re Match Fixing in Sport can be read or downloaded here.

Comm Games Updates as they happen

Daily reports from the crew in the field will be posted to our results page.   Click here to go to results

F Class Mini League

This is an initiative by F Class shooters, for F Class shooters.

2015 ISSF World Cups ISSF Jury Applications

2015 ISSF World Cups ISSF Jury Application Open for applications from NZ Judge’s and Referee’s with current ISSF licenses.

Availability of 2206H - Update

The Associations agent for storage and distribution has informed this office that the next shipment to NZ for 2206H will not be until mid to late Oct 2014.

Comm Games Newspaper Article

NZ shooters have proud tradition to upholdby MARK GEENTY Click here to read.

Trophies Needed for our National Championship

The NRANZ Council has identified gaps in our trophy list for the National Championship.

Information Sharing - Installation and Use of E-Targets

Hi The NRANZ Council is keen to form a working group of interested parties on the installation and use of E-Targets in New Zealand.

Members Newsletter Winter 2014

Click here to read the NRANZ Winter 2014 Members Newsletter.

New Zealand Teams Announced for 2015

The National Rifle Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce the names of those selected for the NZ Under 25 and New Zealand Rifle Teams to attend the World…

Pics from Camp Perry, 2013

Pics from Camp Perry 2013 courtesy of Malcolm.   Click here to view.

NZ Ladies Long Range Champs - Bad Weather Forecast

NEW ZEALAND LADIES' LONG RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP Trentham Rifle Range – Saturday 7 December 2013 Weather Update: The forecast for Sat 7 Dec is not good for the morning but clearing after lunch.…

Cyril Schollum of the Akarana City RC marks his 100th birthday

Sunday 19 January saw a celebration held for Cyril Schollum who turned 100 years old.

Sponsorship Agreement Announced - Barnard Precision Regional Champions…

New Sponsorship Agreement Announced. . The National Rifle Association of NZ in conjunction with Barnard Precision NZ Ltd have reached agreement on a 12 month Promotional programme.

Try Target Rifle Shooting 2013

Wellington Rifle Association - "Try Target Shooting" is running a Try Target Shooting Day on Saturday 19 Oct 2013 @ 8:45 am on Trentham Range, drive down to the 300 yards…

Target Markers for Jan 2014 - Requested to Nominate

General Notice The Wellington Rifle Association in conjunction with the National Rifle Association is calling for those interested to nominate as target markers and range staff for the events schedul…

North & South Island Rifle Teams Announced - Jan 2014

The North / South Matches to be fired on Monday 13th January. Course of fire is 10 shots at 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yards.

NZ Ladies Rifle Team Fund Raising Raffle

The NZ Ladies Rifle Team would like to announce the winner of a fund raising raffle for the Canterbury Gunsworks rifle suppressor.

Presentation of Service Medal to Ernie Gilchrist

The Distinguished Service Medal (NRANZ-DSM) was adopted by Council September 2010.

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