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Jamaica Rifle Association

EST. in 1896

Jamaica Rifle
Association

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

  • Founded 1896 · 129 years
  • Five sporting areas
  • IPSC regional headquarters
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Affiliations & partners
  • International Practical Shooting Confederation
  • United States Practical Shooting Association
  • National Range Officers Institute Jamaica
  • Jamaica Olympic Association
  • Jamaica Combined Cadet Force
Members shooting from the prone position on the JRA range
Archer at full draw during a JRA training session

About JRA

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.

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 WilliamsClub member · Kingston, Jamaica

Explore Jamaica’s
Shooting Service

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

  • IPSC · Practical Shooting

    Practical Pistol Shooting

    One of the fastest-growing shooting disciplines, where speed, accuracy and strategy meet in dynamic competition.

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    Competitor engaging targets on a practical pistol stage

  • World Archery · Target Archery

    Archery

    Focus, precision and confidence through structured training, built for beginners and competitive athletes alike.

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    Archer aiming at a target face on the archery field

  • Long range · 300, 500 and 600 yards

    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 · Smallbore and air

    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

  • Youth · Jamaica Combined Cadet Force

    Cadet Shooting (JCCF)

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

    Learn More
    Cadets receiving marksmanship instruction on the range

Coming Up on the Range

The next major fixture on the association’s calendar, counting down to the first horn. Entries are open, and the full running order is on the match’s own page.

Counting down to Saturday 24 October 2026.

Secure your spot today!

  • Limited to 60 shooters
  • Saturday 24 October 2026
  • 148 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston

President’sCup 2026

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Moment of the court

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

  • A shooter walking off the firing point in a shooting jacket and ear defenders, carrying his rifle and scoring board
  • A compound bow with sight and stabiliser laid out beside a quiver of arrows
  • A competitor in Team Jamaica colours engaging a target with a pistol at full extension
  • Close view of a shooter prone behind a smallbore rifle, sandbags, ammunition and a scoring pad laid out beside him
  • A cadet in fatigues and ear defenders shooting prone at a row of cardboard targets set against an earth bank
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Latest News

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