The SCRA exists to promote and facilitate full-bore rifle shooting in Somerset and the South West for all classes of target competitions, in particular at 300, 400, 500, 600 yards and beyond.
The Association runs internal competitions for those who shoot Target Rifle (with open iron sights), F Class Rifle (in which telescopic sights can be used), and Vintage Rifle (using unmodified rifles dating from the WW1/WW2 periods).
Unfortunately, since the COVID period, the Ministry of Defence has stopped accepting bookings from civilian clubs for the use of its ranges; the Association is thus in a form of ‘hibernation’ until such time as we can secure time on local ranges again.
We regret we are currently unable to accept new membership applications from any enquirer who is not already an established shooter, as without range time we cannot provide the necessary training in the safe and responsible use of rifles for target shooting.
The one part of the Association which remains active is the Somerset County Target Rifle Team, which shoots its matches at Bisley in Surrey.
In 2025, the team was among the top 6 county teams in the UK based on the inter-county matches.
Anyone who is qualified to shoot for Somerset, is already competent in the use of Target Rifles and is interested in joining the County team squad, should contact the Association Secretary at secretary@scra.uk.
As soon as the Association is able to make local range bookings again, this notice and website will be updated.