National Rifle Association of Australia
The National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA) is the national governing body for Fullbore rifle shooting in Australia.[1]
| Sport | Shooting Sports |
|---|---|
| Category | Fullbore target rifle |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Abbreviation | NRAA, NRA |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Affiliation | Shooting Australia |
| Headquarters | Belmont |
| President | Brigadier Bruce Scott |
| Chairperson | Tina Thornhill |
| Replaced | General Council of the Rifle Associations of Australasia |
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The NRAA is the representative member for Australia to the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations (ICFRA) and participate in ICFRA World Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
History
The NRAA was established in 1888 as the General Council of the Rifle Associations of Australasia, following a meeting of representatives from colonial rifle associations the previous year.[2] The regional associations sought to put together an Australian team to compete at Wimbledon in the UK. Adelaide, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania were initially represented.
See also
References
- "About the NRAA". National Rifle Association of Australia. National Rifle Association of Australia. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- Andrew J. Kilsby. THE RIFLEMEN: A History of the National Rifle Association of Australia 1888-1988 (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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