The British Field Target Association is the governing body for the sport of field target shooting in Great Britain.

The objects of the Association are:

• To promote and encourage the safe and lawful use of air and gas powered guns.
• To promote the sport of field target and air gun shooting of inanimate targets.
• To accept the role of protector and public relations agency in the furtherance of the sport and it’s projected image to the world at large.

The BFTA has nine regional bodies that actively promote and support field target and responsible target airgun shooting across the UK. Through the regional structure, the BFTA encourages a uniformed approach to target and shooting standards. There are currently 69 affiliated clubs in the UK, and over 2200 members.

In addition to promoting greater participation in field target shooting at a ‘grass roots’ level, the BFTA also runs the national ‘Grand Prix’ series of competitions, which culminate I the end of season spectacular – The Showdown. The Grand Prix series events are held across the country, with each region usually hosting one of the nine rounds.

In order to shoot in a BFTA sanctioned event you must become a member of the Association, at which time you will be given a ‘grade’. This grade is based upon your performance over a six-month period, and ensures that competitors shoot against others of a similar ability.

The BFTA also organise several major open Championship events including the BFTA Championships, BFTA Masters and European Field Target Championships. The European Championships are held each year at the Midland Game Fair and is considered to be the world’s most competitive field target event.

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