About Singapore Rifle Association

The SRA today consists of 3 sections:

ISSF Rifle Captain:  Mr Simon Ng,  simon.ng@singaporerifle.org.sg
ISSF Pistol Captain:  Mr Ng Swee Yeow,  sweeyeow.ng@singaporerifle.org.sg
Action Pistol Captain: Mr Matthew Lee, matthew.lee@singaporerifle.org.sg

The ISSF rifle section shoots only .22 small bore rifles in the Olympic events of 50m 3 position rifle and 50m prone rifle. They regularly practice this event and continue to hold monthly selection shoots and trials for national squad and Games selection. This discipline is one of patience, discipline and accuracy. Championships are often won and lost on decimal point scores and concentration and determination. Those who shoot .22 small bore rifle events normally require their own jacket or shooting suit, sling and glove. The club can provide those interested with an appropriate rifle for hire. A spotting scope of 16-25x is also very useful as is a shooting mat, shooting roll and rifle rest/bipod. Please contact the ISSF rifle Captain for further help in trying out the discipline and obtaining coaching.

The ISSF Pistol section shoots mainly 25m sports pistol, 25 m rapid fire and 50 m free pistol events. We have had many successes in these events recently with commonwealth and Asian games medalists among our national athletes. .22 rapid fire and .32 sports pistols are available for practice. The events require a steady hand, good co-ordination and an ability to concentrate under pressure. It is by far one of the hardest ISSF events and is pursued only by a few people at present. Please contact the ISSF pistol Captain for further help in trying out the discipline and obtaining coaching.

The Action shooting section is possibly the most active section of the club. Members use the 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and other full-bore caliber firearms to shoot in the various disciplines such as the Steel Challenge and Metallic Silhouette shooting are all organized by the section. This section is administered by a sister-club, the Dynamic Shooting Association of Singapore(DSAS). DSAS is also the Regional Directorate of IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederate) in Singapore. This dynamic shooting sport is extremely exciting, incorporating movement, co-ordination and shooting discipline all rolled into one package. Due to the nature of the section's activities, the club and its members place a high emphasis on safety and proficiency, which is observed and maintained. Members very regularly travel away and participate in matches held throughout the region and the rest of the world.

The SRA is one of the only two shooting clubs that civilians can join in Singapore. The SRA specializes in the rifle and pistol events of shooting, however many of our members are also fine shotgun shooters and the club also participates in shotgun shooting events.

Recreational shooting or plinking: Even if you should decide not to participate in formal matches and disciplines, you can still enjoy the sport of shooting. Many recreational shooters join the SRA, take their safety courses and shooting lessons from approved coaches, just for the joy and release of casual (bulls eye) shooting. This is the most basic form of participation at the SRA and is run by our permanent range staff Mr Marcus Kung at 6790 7961

Anybody of good character can join the Singapore Rifle Association. You only require a member to recommend you and another member to second that recommendation. Don't worry if you don't know anyone who is a member. Come down to the club and introduce yourself, we will pair you with a coach for some lessons and they will introduce you to some members after which you will have references a-plenty to join the club should you wish to.

History of Singapore Rifle Associate

The Singapore Rifle Association (SRA) was founded in 1862 by a band of enthusiastic men from the Straits SettlementsVolunteer Corps who wished to continue shooting as a sport, at first confined only to members and ex-members of the Volunteer Corps. It was natural that the sport was confined to Full Bore, i.e. .303 calibre Lee Enfield Rifle which was the standard weapon of the British Army. Some of the members were so good that one or two competed in the Bisley Shoot in the United Kingdom.

The Small Bore Section confined to .22 calibre rifles followed some time after but the main interest was still the Full Bore Section.

After the Second World War due mainly to the efforts of Mr. Koh Kum Woh a Pistol and Revolver Section was formed. Membership was then open to members of the public and the sport of shooting received a great impetus. The late Mr. Fred de Souza won a gold medal at the Asian and South East Asia Shooting Championships besides taking part in the Asian and Olympic Games. Members had been practicing in Beach Road and Gimson School ranges for 25 metres and 50 metres events respectively until 1968 when a 25 metre range conforming to international standards was built in

When Singapore hosted the SEAP Games in 1973 a part of the 25 metres was extended to a 50 metres range. This was made possible with the help of Singapore Sports Council and donations from our Patron Mr. Koh Bock Thye and various generous members. Singa pore has since hosted the 12th SEA Games in 1983 and many other interclub competitions with various Asian countries using the Mount Vernon International range. During these years members like Mr. Fung Lok Nam, Mr. Kok Kum Woh and Mr. Loh Ah Chee had been granted Judge's "A" licence by the International Shooting Union and Mr. Peter Law and Mr. Henry Yeo the 'B" licence. Messrs. Fung, Kok and Loh had been officiating in various South East Asian Championships in Seoul, 1982 and in Suhl, East Germany, 1986. The International Shooting Union in appreciation of his service to the shooting sport has awarded Mr. Fung a Diploma of Honour and a Gold Medal.

In 1994 the SRA lost its range at Mount Vernon and the search was on for a new home. It was a time of great difficulty for SRA members who couldn't shoot locally at all. Luckily, a new home was found eventually and with active fund raising by our members, contributions from the membership and the Singapore Sports Council were unified to build a new set of ranges for the sport of shooting in Choa Chu Kang. In 2000, the SRA was relocated to the National Shooting Centre at 990 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd where it has remained ever since. The SRA is still trying hard to further expand and modernize the existing facilities so that more International competitions can be held here.