Jamaica Rifle Association

EST. in 1896

Jamaica Rifle
Association

The first Jamaica Rifle Association was formed in 1896. On the 25th of May of that year, there is a press record of a meeting of delegates from the existing parish rifle associations, to form such an association to permit rifle shooting throughout the island.

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Members shooting from the prone position on the JRA range
Archer at full draw during a JRA training session

About JRA

More than a shooting club — Jamaica’s national federation.

129+

Years of Excellence

  • 1896
  • 1950
  • 2000
  • Today

What We Offer

From preserving Jamaica’s shooting heritage to developing future champions, JRA provides the foundation to train, compete, and excel.

  • Historic JRA colours and clubhouse

    Heritage

    Preserving over a century of sporting excellence and competitive traditions.

  • Coach guiding a young athlete through a shooting drill

    Athlete Development

    Training programs designed for beginners, youth athletes, and experienced competitors.

  • Competitors on the line during a national championship

    National Competitions

    Participate in officially sanctioned championships and qualifying events.

”A fantastic platform for developing shooting skills, building confidence, and connecting with a strong community of athletes.”
Marcus WilliamsKingston, Jamaica · Club Member

Explore Jamaica’s
Shooting Service

From preserving Jamaica’s shooting heritage to developing future champions, JRA provides the foundation to train, compete, and excel.

  • Practical Pistol Shooting

    Experience one of the fastest-growing shooting disciplines where speed, accuracy, and strategy come together in dynamic competition.

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    Competitor engaging targets on a practical pistol stage
  • Archery

    Develop focus, precision, and confidence through structured archery training designed for both beginners and competitive athletes.

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    Archer aiming at a target face on the archery field
  • Full Bore Rifle Shooting

    Test your precision in long-range rifle shooting, where consistency, discipline, and expert marksmanship define success.

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    Shooter in the prone position on the full bore rifle range
  • ISSF Shooting

    Train in Olympic-style rifle shooting following ISSF standards, with a focus on 50m Smallbore Rifle Prone competition.

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    Athlete shooting smallbore rifle under ISSF rules
  • Cadet Shooting (JCCF)

    Introduce young athletes to safe, disciplined shooting through JRA’s partnership with the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF).

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    Cadets receiving marksmanship instruction on the range

Moment of the court

A Glimpse Into Our Daily Training, Matches, And The Energy That Drives Courts Forward.

  • Rifle shooter settling onto the firing point
  • Squad of shooters along the range
  • Coach and athlete reviewing a target
  • Archer at full draw during a club shoot
  • Pistol shooter running a timed stage

Latest News

From precision rifle to Olympic archery, the JRA governs seven distinct shooting sports across Jamaica.