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2nd NATIONAL DEAF SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025


NRAI 22 Feb 2025 ,

Circular


LIST OF SHOOTERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ISSF WORLD CUP, ARGENTINA AND PERU APRIL 2025 (RIFLE / PISTOL)


DECISIONS BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF NRAI IN ITS MEETING HELD ON 15 FEBRUARY 2025


Provisional Average/Rankings After Trial 1 (SHOTGUN)


CAUTION NOTICE


NRAI 09 Feb 2025 , It has come to the attention of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) that certain unauthorized competitions and events are being conducted under the guise of official shooting tournaments.
All shooters are hereby strictly advised not to participate in any competition that is not authorized or recognized by NRAI. 
To safeguard your interests and ensure compliance with NRAI regulations, we strongly recommend verifying the authenticity of any competitions before registering. Only events officially approved by NRAI and its affiliated units will be considered for rankings, records, and national team selections.
For verification and official updates, please visit www.thenrai.in or contact the NRAI Secretariat.

not authorized or recognized by NRAI.


NRAI National Coaches Course Shotgun, New Delhi


NRAI 06 Feb 2025 ,

Thedeadline to apply for NRAI National Coaches Course Shotgun at New Delhi hasbeen extended. The last day to apply for the course is extended up to 7thFebruary 2025.




07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (BIG BORE EVENTS) MHOW 2025


NRAI 05 Feb 2025 , The 07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (BIG BORE EVENTS) MHOW 2025 is being organized and conducted by the National Rifle Association of India at Infantry School, MHOW with close cooperation of Army Marksmanship Unit, MHOW. 



Circular


ISSF Electronic Scoring Targets (EST) Course New Delhi 2025


NRAI 04 Feb 2025 ,

ISSF EST COURSE


PARTICIPATION IN ISSF WORLD CUP, ARGENTINA AND PERU IN RIFLE / PISTOL/SHOTGUN EVENTS


07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (AIR WEAPONS) MHOW 2025


NRAI 03 Feb 2025 , The 07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (AIR WEAPONS) MHOW 2025 is being organized and conducted by the National Rifle Association of India at Infantry School, MHOW with close cooperation of Army Marksmanship Unit, MHOW. 



Circular


07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (SHOTGUN EVENTS) MHOW 2025


NRAI 03 Feb 2025 , The 07324 INDIA OPEN COMPETITION (SHOTGUN EVENTS) MHOW 2025 is being organized and conducted by the National Rifle Association of India at Infantry School, MHOW with close cooperation of Army Marksmanship Unit, MHOW

Circular


3 RD DIGVIJAY SINGH MEMORIAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP - SHOTGUN NOTICE


NOTICE FOR GROUP A SHOOTERS


NRAI 27 Jan 2025 , All Group 'A' athletes are required to submit the newly signed Athlete Declaration Form along with the coloured copy of passport to reactivate the status of their ISSF ID, if not already submitted. This will enable athletes to maintain their eligibility for the upcoming ISSF Championships.

You are required to submit the same before 31st January 2025 at nraiteamsdivision@gmail.com.

All the Group 'A' athletes are also required to submit their weapons, passport and other details as per the link mentioned below:-

https://forms.gle/CF1aDuLubY5frTUFA

Please note that without submitting the above details, you will not be able to participate in further ISSF Championship. 
 

ISSF ATHLETE DECELERATION FORM

LIST OF GROUP A SHOOTERS

NOTICE FOR GROUP A SHOOTERS


ISSF Athletes Committee Survey of the 25m Men’s Pistol Event for the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028


NRAI NATIONAL COACHES COURSE (SHOTGUN)


NRAI 24 Jan 2025 ,

CIRCULAR NRAI COURSE


Proposal for Scholarship Opportunities for National and International Athletes by Amity University Online


Selection Trial 1 & 2 in Rifle/Pistol events (Seniors) under Group “A”


NRAI 22 Jan 2025 , In accordance with the Selection Criteria 2025, it has been decided to hold selection trials 1&2 under Group “A” in Rifle/Pistol events (Seniors) at  Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi as per the program attached as per Annexure “A”.
 

Circular

LIST OF ELIGIBLE SHOOTERS FOR GROUP A (REVISED 22.01.2025)


Selection Trial 1 & 2 in Rifle/Pistol events under Group “B”


NRAI 17 Jan 2025 , In accordance with the Selection Criteria 2025, it has been decided to hold Selection Trial No.1 & 2 under Group “B” in Senior, Junior & Youth Men and Women Rifle/Pistol events at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi as per the program attached as per Annexure “A”.

Circular


IMPORT PERMITS BASED ON PERFORMANCE IN 66th NSCC.


NRAI 17 Jan 2025 , As per decision of the Governing Body of NRAI, it is notified that the shooters, who were unable to participate in 67th NSCC in Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Events and did not obtain Import Permits based on their performance in 66rd NSCC, may submit their import application within 120 days from the date of conclusion of 67th NSCC.
 
The Shooter may visit the NRAI website www.thenrai.org and fill the application by online system from his/her login ID, before the following dates: -
 
SHOTGUN SHOOTERS FOR SKEET EVENTS   :  Before 24th April 2025
RIFLE SHOOTERS     : Before 30th April 2025
PISTOL SHOOTERS       :  Before 5th May 2025
SHOTGUN SHOOTERS FOR D. TRAP/TRAP EVENTS :  Before 19th May 2025
 
No applications will be entertained, after the above deadline.
 
Shooters who participated in 67th NSCC and failed to achieve MQS are not eligible to apply for Import Permit.
 




Boys/Girls Sports Company Enrolment Advertisement of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Mhow


NRAI 16 Jan 2025 ,

NOTIFICATION


SELECTION TRIAL 1 FOR TRAP SHOOTERS.


NRAI 09 Jan 2025 , It has been decided to conduct Shotgun Selection Trial 1 (Trap Shooters) at  Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi  from  15th to 17th February, 2025 as per the schedule given below:

Circular


PARTICIPATION NORMS FOR 38 NATIONAL GAMES, UTTARAKHAND (REVISED 09.01.2025)


NRAI 08 Jan 2025 , The Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) of National Games, Uttarakhand has fixed norms for participation in the 38th National Games. 16 Shooters, including the host state shooter, can participate in the National Games.  Accordingly, shooters have been selected as under:
Rifle/Pistol -  First 15 shooters as per National Ranking after 67 NSCC on the basis of moving average as per current Selection Criteria. 

Shotgun - First 15 shooters as per senior ranking in 67 NSCC. Since the Trap events have not been concluded, the list of selected shooters will be notified on 16 January 2025. 
In case there is no shooter in the first 15 rankings from Uttrakhand, the 16th slot will be filled by host State, Uttrakhand, otherwise shooter at 16 rank will be selected for participation in NG. If any shooter expresses his/her inability to participate in NG, the slot will be filled with next rank shooter  
 
Shooters are requested to contact their State Rifle Associations with the required details, so that entries are submitted by their State Olympic Association.
 
Please treat this as most urgent.    (List of shooters attached)
 

List of shooters (Revised 09.01.2025)


SELECTION TRIAL 1 FOR SKEET SHOOTERS.


NRAI 08 Jan 2025 ,

Circular


SELECTION OF AGE CATEGORY UNDER SELECTION CRITERIA 2025 (Rifle/Pistol)


NRAI 07 Jan 2025 , As per Selection Criteria for Rifle and Pistol, junior/Youth shooters are required to opt one age category for National Squad (NSQ) and participate in selection trials/international competitions in the year 2025. 
 
Junior/Youth shooters, who are within the ranks, as stated under Selection Criteria, may opt for Group A or Group B. Selection of shooters in international competitions for junior/youth category will be done from Group B and as per norms under Selection Criteria.
 
For example, if a shooter opts for the junior/youth category, then the junior/youth shooter will be considered for selection in junior/youth category only for international competitions and will not be eligible for selection in senior category or vice versa.

SHOOTERS BORN ON 1ST JANUARY 2004 OR AFTERWARD WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR JUNIOR/YOUTH CATEGORY.
 
The selection in senior Olympic events will be done from shooters in Group A. 
 
Please send an email confirming the category before 15 January , 2025, failing which the shooter will be included in the higher age category.
 
The Selection Criteria is available on the website of NRAI.  Shooters are advised to go through the Selection Criteria and decide before 15th January 2025. No correspondence will be entertained after 15th  January, 2025.
 
NO SEPARATE EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO INDIVIDUAL SHOOTER. 
 

LIST OF SHOOTERS (GROUP A AND B)


Provisional Average/Rankings After 67th National 2024


NRAI 05 Jan 2025 , The Provisional ranking as on 05.01.2025 is published for the information of Shooters. Shooters are requested to check scores/merit points carefully. Please inform us in case of any discrepancy so that rankings are corrected.

10M AIR PISTOL WOMEN

25M RAPID FIRE PISTOL MEN

50M 3P WOMEN

50M 3P MEN

10M AIR RIFLE MEN

25M SPORTS PISTOL WOMEN

10M AIR PISTOL MEN

10M AIR RIFLE WOMEN


NRAI NATIONAL EST COURSE 2025


NRAI 04 Jan 2025 ,

NRAI NATIONAL EST COURSE 2025


RE-REVISED SCHEDULE OF NATIONALS, NATIONAL GAMES & TRIALS 2024 & 2025


LIST OF SELECTED APPLICANTS FOR ISSF B JUDGES COURSE NEW DELHI 2025


DGCA Notification 2025


NRAI 01 Jan 2025 , We extend our sincere gratitude to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the recent notification allowing all shooters to travel without applying for a DGCA Permit.
This notification will be valid from 1st January to 31st December 2025.
All the Shooters are advised to carry the following documents while travelling by air;
1. The new DGCA notification
2. Weapon Carry Letter from the NRAI
3. Shooter Id Card/Competitor Card
4. Arms License (In case of firearms)

DGCA NOTIFICATION 2025


REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE DATED 29 DECEMBER 2024 ON SELECTION CRITERIA


NRAI 01 Jan 2025 , The Technical Committee of NRAI in its meeting held on 29th December 2024 have made recommendations on the Rifle/Pistol Criteria 2025. The updated version of the Criteria is attached herewith for your ready reference.



Selection Criteria Rifle 2025 (REVISED 01.01.2025)

Selection Criteria Pistol 2025 (REVISED 01.01.2025)


3rd DIGVIJAY SINGH MEMORIAL SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP IN SHOTGUN EVENTS AT MP SHOOTING ACADEMY, BHOPAL FROM 21ST TO 30TH JANUARY, 2025.


NRAI 25 Dec 2024 , The 3rd Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship  in Shotgun Events will be held at MP Shooting Academy, Bhopal from 21st to30th January, 2025 as per program attached at Annexure “A”. This will be  organized  by the National Rifle Association of India with the close cooperation of M P Shooting Academy, Department of Sports, MP Govt.  The terms and conditions are as under:-



Circular


WADA's Prohibited List 2025


Anti-doping educations and awareness material for the athlete's


Dates for submission of team entries for 67th NSCC (in Pistol Events) as stated in the circular may be ignored. The schedule is revised as under:-


NRAI 16 Dec 2024 , 1. Free Pistol Women            by  18th December, 2024 at 17.00 hrs
2. Air Pistol Men                   by 22nd December, 2024  at 17.00 hrs
3. Rapid Fire Pistol               by 21st December, 2024  at 17.00 hrs
4. Free Pistol Men                  by 21st December, 2024  at 17.00 hrs
5. Std. Pistol Men                   by 26th December, 2024  at 17.00 hrs
6. Centre Fire Pistol               by 29th December, 2024  at 17.00 hrs
 


Selection Criteria 2025 - Rifle & Pistol


NRAI 13 Dec 2024 , The Selection Criteria 2025, in Rifle and Pistol events are attached herewith. These are as per recommendations of the Technical Committee and subject to approval by the Governing Body of NRAI.

Selection Criteria Rifle 2025

Selection Criteria Pistol 2025


SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SELECTION CRITERIA (SHOTGUN 2025)


Requests for Change/Interchange of Details


NRAI 06 Dec 2024 , This is to bring to the attention of all participants in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions that as per Clause 9 (c) (Rifle) and 10(d) (Pistol) of circulars posted on website of the NRAI Circular, any requests for change or interchange of details will not be entertained nor replied. The NRAI may not consider such requests.
Shooters are reminded that NRAI will not send replies to emails or communications related to such requests. Kindly refrain from sending emails or making inquiries to NRAI or RTS on this matter.
Participants are urged to maintain the integrity and sanctity of the National Championship by ensuring accuracy in their submitted details at the time of registration.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding


ISSF B JUDGES COURSE NEW DELHI 2025


67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC)


NRAI 02 Dec 2024 , Since the 67th NSCC in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun events is starting shortly, it is intimated that import applications, based on the performance in 66th NSCC, will not be accepted after dates as under: 
Skeet Events   – 11.30 p.m.  10th December 2024
Pistol Events   – 11.30 p.m.  12th December 2024
Rifle Events   – 11.30 p.m.  14th December 2024
Trap Events            – 11.30 p.m.  3rd  January 2025 
Shooters, who have not yet applied for import permit, must submit their applications on NRAI portal www.thenrai.org before above dates.  
 
No applications will be accepted, based on the performance of 66 NSCC, if participating in 67 NSCC.


CORRIGENDUM


NRAI 30 Nov 2024 , In the circular for 67th NSCC the following line is mentioned for Jr. Men in Skeet Group 3:
·  "Jr. Men participating on the basis of having achieved MQS in the 65th NSCC and shot a score of up to and including 94 in the 65th NSCC."
Instead of the above line please read:
·  “Jr. Men participating on the basis of having achieved MQS in the 65th/66th NSCC and shot a score of up to and including 94 in the 65th NSCC/66th NSCC"
We regret any confusion this error may have caused and appreciate your attention to this correction.
 


Expression of Interest for Shooting League of India


Provisional Average/Rankings After Selection Trial 5 and 6 Rifle/Pistol


Provisional Rankings After Trial 1 and 2 Shotgun Junior


FINAL RANKING CHART FOR OLYMPIC GAMES 2024


OLYMPIC TRIALS 3 & 4 (RIFLE & PISTOL) - 2024


Provisional Ranking as on 29.02.2024 (Shotgun) After Shotgun Trial 4


AMENDMENTS IN NRAI MATCH BOOK AND TECHNICAL RULES


NRAI 11 Mar 2024 , The Governing Body of NRAI, vide email circulation dated 3rd March 2024, has approved amendments in NRAI Match Book and other technical rules for the conduct of domestic competitions. The copies are attached herewith for your kind perusal.

The Governing Body has drawn a Road Map for the conduct of Pre-State/State and Pre-National Championships. All State Rifle Associations are requested to start preparing for  Pre-State Championships and State Championships to complete the State Championships latest by 31st July 2024 so that conduct of Pre-National Championships can be started.
 



INDIA OPEN COMPETITION

AMENDMENTS IN MATCH BOOK_RULES


Provisional Ranking as on 29.02.2024 (Shotgun) After Shotgun Trial 3


Provisional Ranking as on 22.12.2023 (Rifle/Pistol) after Trial 1 and 2 (GROUP A)


Provisional Shotgun Ranking as on 21.12.2023 after Trial 2 December 2024


Provisional Ranking as on 09.12.2023 (Rifle/Pistol) after 66th NSCC


NRAI 09 Dec 2023 , The national ranking as on 09.12.2023 is published for the information of Shooters. Shooters are requested to check scores/merit points carefully. Please inform us in case of any discrepancy so that rankings are corrected.


50M PRONE MEN

50M PRONE WOMEN

25M SPORTS PISTOL JUNIOR MEN

25M STD PISTOL JUNIOR WOMEN

50M PISTOL WOMEN

50M 3P WOMEN

50M PISTOL MEN

10M AIR RIFLE MEN

10M AIR RIFLE WOMEN

25M STANDARD PISTOL MEN

10M AIR PISTOL MEN

50M 3P MEN

25M SPORTS PISTOL WOMEN

25M CENTER FIRE PISTOL MEN

10M AIR PISTOL WOMEN

25M RAPID FIRE PISTOL MEN


Provisional Shotgun Ranking as on 08.12.2023 after Trial 1 December 2024


Issue of Shooter ID number


NRAI 28 Dec 2021 , It is observed that shooters are calling NRAI office immediately after filling their Shooter ID details “online”.
The shooters are requested not to call NRAI immediately after applying the Shooter ID online.

Your online details will automatically go to your State Rifle Association. On receipt of confirmation, a notification will be sent to you on your email ID.

On receipt of confirmation from affiliated unit, it will take around 7 to 10 days to verify the details, final approval.

All are requested to cooperate.
 


DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF NRAI DURING ITS MEETING HELD ON 3RD DECEMBER 2021


NRAI Shooter Registration (ID)


NRAI,NEW DELHI 17 Feb 2020 , It has come to our notice that some shooters are having multiple shooters are having multiple shooter's IDs registration from the same state or other states.
 
The Governing Body of NRAI has taken a serious view of the same and has decided to afford an opportunity to all such shooters, who have multiple ID cards, to surrender extra IDs immediately. All such shooters are advised to inform NRAI in writing about details of such additional cards before 15th March 2020 so that the same can be cancelled. After 15th March 2020, legal/disciplinary action shall be taken against such defaulters.