Introduction

the Gallery Rifle and Long Barrell Pistol / Revolver (GR&P) or
just Gallery Rifle (GR) disciplines cover events shot at short
and medium distances by various rifles and LBP / LBR using
pistol calibre cartridges.  Many of the events are classified
so competitors shoot against others of similar ability.

Open meetings are held at various club ranges around the country.

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There are four main categories.
 

Gallery Rifle Small Bore (GRSB)

Most competitors use a semi-automatic (self-loading) .22 rifle.  In some events lever action, bolt action and single shot rifles can be used.
 

Gallery Rifle Centre Fire (GRCF)

Lever action rifle LAR in a traditional pistol calibre ie calibres are .38/.337, .44 or .45. Also used straight pull / lever release designs in 9mm.
 

Long Barrelled Revolver (LBR)

With an overall length of 60cm and a barrel length of 30cm these types of firearms are designed to comply with UK firearms regulations. The revolvers are available in a variety of calibres.  .38/.257 and .44 although some competitors do use the .45 ACP.
 

Long Barrelled Pistols (LBP)

The LBPs are generally semi-automatic types although single shot designs are available and are sometimes used for precision events. Like the LBRs they are designed to comply with UK firearms regulations. LBPs are available in .22 rimfire calibre only and can be used for all events.
 

Events

Most events are shot at distances between 10m and 50m although a few do go out to 300 yards.  There is a large selection of GR events which only require range space out to 25 meters. The most common shooting position is standing unsupported, but some events have kneeling, sitting or from the weak shoulder or hand. Some competitions are deliberate precision events whilst others require the competitor to shot and reload quite quickly. The targets can be stationary or turning at set intervals. Moving and reactive targets (eg steel plates).

1500 Section

This section is a natural development from the Gallery Riffle section. To enter this section within our club you must be an experienced FAC holder. There is a practical test that you must successfully complete. Practical test is for each gun type you wish to use in this section.
 

This section takes part in internal club competitions, club v club competitions, national and internation competitions.

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Distances: 50m, 25m, 15m, 10m – iron sights, scope, red dot.

 

Some of the disciplines shot are: 1500, 1020, MT, MT3, TP1, TP2, TP3, WA48, Advancing Target, Speed Steels, Phoenix A.
Shooting positions: GRSB, GRCF Standing unsupported, kneeling, sitting. Left shoulder and right shoulder shooting.  LBP / LBR Standing unsupported, standing using a barricade, kneeling, kneeling using a barricade – left hand and right hand, sitting, prone.

 

Gun types: LBP / LBP / LAR / Straight Pull 9mm / GRSB / GRCF / Solid Slug Shotgun.