Category Archives: Past Events

December 1st, the first day of winter: – mild, continuous light rain, dull and a light but variable breeze, just the conditions needed for success at 100 yds. Despite the conditions both Wendy Foith (A Class) and Maria Popham (B … Continue reading →

A chilly but dry start for the 2024/25 Frostbite League, unfortunately the weak sun could not compensate for the chill from the light breeze. The conditions did not put off the ladies, who took five of the six prizes on … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that the BSSA announce the Passing of Don Rathbone at the age of 87. Don was a former Treasurer of the Association and also the Chairman of the Ex-Waterlow Rifle Club until 2015; he was … Continue reading →

An interesting and unique course of fire to commemorate the late Queen: The main competition is 96 shots (1 for each year of the Queens life) over eight cards at 50 metres, prone or bench rest. The optional competition is … Continue reading →

To mark the second anniversary of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II the BSSA are holding a memorial open meeting. In honour of the late Queen, two competitions are offered: The main competition is 96 shots (1 for each year … Continue reading →

A warm, pleasant day for the competitors, with the temperature hovering close to the 30°C mark. Luckily, there was a slight breeze which took the edge off the sun’s heat, however it also provided a challenge for the competitors. Despite … Continue reading →

The Long Range (50m & 100 yards) element of the Bedfordshire County Championships were held at the Bedford range on Sunday the 9th June. A cold, overcast day with a wind that was variable in both strength and direction. Since … Continue reading →

There was good turnout for the second BSSA outdoor open of the year. Though some regular competitors were missing, the numbers were bolstered by those competing in the concurrent  Hertfordshire County Championships and by non-local first time visitors, a number … Continue reading →

Venue: BEDFORD RIFLE CLUB RANGES, CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD MK41 6EN . 60 SHOTS @ 50 metres, plus optional, 40 SHOTS @ 100 yards Prone to be shot in f0ur classes: CLASS X – National Classification, current and previous five years. … Continue reading →

There turnout was slightly low for the first BSSA outdoor open of the year, with some of the usual competitors from neighbouring Counties supporting their County teams at other events. The weather was variable but generally passable for mid-March – … Continue reading →