Imperial Meeting
| Imperial Meeting | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sporting event |
| Date | July |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | National Shooting Centre |
| Locations | Bisley, Surrey, England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Years active | 166 |
| Inaugurated | July 1860 |
| Area | Worldwide |
| Organised by | National Rifle Association |
| Website | nra |
The Imperial Meeting is a target shooting competition organised by the National Rifle Association annually at the Bisley Ranges in England. It is widely regarded as the most prestigious shooting competition in the world.
The Meeting lasts for 3 weeks each July, encompassing inter-service military matches; cadet shooting competitions; the Schools Meeting (culminating in the Ashburton Match); Historic Arms; as well as civilian Match Rifle and Target Rifle competitions. The meeting closes with the Sovereign's Prize.