The National Rifle and Pistol Association(N.R.P.A.I.), founded in 1966, is a federation of shooting organisations, each controlling and organising their own particular disciplines. The N.R.P.A.I. is recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for Rifle Shooting in Ireland.
The aims of the association are to promote and educate people in the
safe handling of firearms and enjoyment of shooting as a sport. The Association
also negotiates with government bodies to develop and expand the sport
in all its aspects.
Recognised by the Olympic Council and the ISSF(the international governing body) as the association dealing with Olympic Style shooting. The events covered by this association are 10m Air-Rifle, 50m Free Rifle Prone, 50m 3-P Free Rifle, 10m Air-Pistol and Centrefire Pistol.
The National Association of Sporting Rifle Clubs
Responsible for the organising of sporting rifle events, mainly dealing with scoped and open sights competitions. Events on paper targets at 50m outdoors and 25yd indoors.
Pony Club Shooting Association
Mainly involved in the training of members of the Pony Club involved in the tetrathlon (athletes run,ride, swim and shoot). The shooting involves air-rifle in Ireland and Air-Pistol Internationally.