Report by Nick Pye, Pistol AMG Development Squad Co-ordinator and Coach, reflecting on the summer Development Squad sessions looking ahead to training this winter. Read more…
STS Performance Programme for 2025-26: Application Window Closes on 31 August
STS now takes applications for the Performance Programme all year round but those wanting to be considered for 2025-26 need to apply by 31 August! The full selection policy can be found on the ‘Getting Selected’ page on the STS website along with the online application form for hopeful athletes. Also check out our ‘Selection FAQs’ for information. The application window closes just before midnight on 31st August so get your application in!
2025 TR Imperial Meeting - Scottish Results Report
Despite 2025 not being a year with extra major team matches, the number and quality of the international competitors was very high. There were strong teams from the USA, Canada, Kenya, Australia, Jersey and Guernsey and individuals from South Africa, the West Indies, Germany, New Zealand and Japan. There were a few notable Scottish performances. Read the full article on the STS website…
2025 Mackinnon Match - Match Report
Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and international teams competed for ‘The Mackinnon Challenge Cup’ on Saturday 26 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 12 firers, main coach & 3 target coaches, 3 plotters, adjutant and captain, the Mackinnon Match is the combined score over 900x and 1000x, with a maximum score of 1200pts and 240 vs
2025 UK Armed Forces vs Home Countries Match - Match Report
This year only Scotland and England competed against the UKAF for ‘The Northamptonshire Cup’ and NRA Gold Medals on Friday 25 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 12 firers, main coach & 3 target coaches, 3 plotters, adjutant and captain, the UKAF Match is the combined score over three distances, 300x, 500x and 600x, with a maximum score of 1800pts and 360 vs.
2025 Universities National Match - Match Report
2025 National Match - Match Report
Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland competed for ‘The National Challenge Trophy’ on Thursday 24 July, during the Imperial Meeting at the Bisley National Shooting Centre. Teams of 20 firers, main coach & 5 target coaches, 5 plotters, adjutant and captain, The National is the combined score over three distances, 300x, 500x and 600x, with a maximum score of 2100pts and 420 vs.
2025-26 Winter Rifle Postal Programme - Now Live
2025 Freuchie Results
The Scottish Long Range Match Play Championship for smallbore rifle (aka the ‘Freuchie’) was held over 28 and 29 June during the recent Haig meeting. This knock out style event sees shooters competing in groups of 3 or 4 over 1 card at 100yards to reach the next round. Click here to find out the results for the 2025 Freuchie!
2025 Fullbore Scottish Open Championships Results
2025 Fullbore Scotland v RAF Target Rifle Club, England and Wales - Match Report
This annual weekend event in mid May, organised by the RAF TR Club, took place on 17-18 May and consists of training sessions in the mornings, the National Match (normally a team of 20 firers, coaches and plotters shooting at 300x, 500x and 600x) on the Saturday afternoon and the Mackinnon Match (normally a team of 12 firers, coaches and plotters shooting at 900x and 1000x) on Sunday afternoon.
2025 Scottish Olympic Trap Grand Prix Results
British Shooting Launch Air Rifle Masterclass Coaching Camps
2025 Scottish OT GP - 4 Weeks Left to Enter!
There is now only 4 weeks left to register your entry for the 2025 Scottish OT GP, delivered in partnership between STS and SCTA. This year's competition will once again be held at the wonderful North Ayrshire Shooting Ground on 10 and 11 May 2025. Entries close at 23:59 on Thursday 8 May - find out how to book your place!
2025 Smallbore Hall of Fame Inductees
2025 North Island, New Zealand Match
Ian Shirra-Gibb
STS & SCTA Announce 2025 Scottish Olympic Trap Grand Prix Open for Entries
Scottish Target Shooting (STS) and the Scottish Clay Target Association (SCTA) are pleased to confirm we have, for a second year running, come together to confirm the details for the 2025 Scottish Olympic Trap Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is once again being run at North Ayrshire Shooting Ground to ISSF standards and as such is being recognised by British Shooting as an event where qualification scores can be shot. Find out more details about the event, including how to enter, by reading the full article on our website.
2024-25 STS Speedway Final Report
The Final of this year’s Speedway Competition took place on Sunday 2nd March. From an initial thirty-three entrants (30 in Class A/B, just 3 in Class C/D) which was the largest number for several years, sixteen competitors attended the finals following a very high standard of shooting in qualification
