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Bengaluru  ·  Amateur Rifle Championship
Edition 3 — Registrations Open Soon Qualifiers · 24 & 25 Oct · Semi-Finals · 31 Oct · Final · 1 Nov

Earn the Title. One Shot at a Time.

Bengaluru's amateur rifle shooting championship, powered by Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy. 96 shooters walk in. One walks out as Uru's Top Gun.

Competition-grade rifles. Olympic-distance targets. No handicaps — skill is the only edge.

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96
Shooters
10m
Olympic Distance
1
Top Gun
The Tournament

Bengaluru has its runners. Bengaluru has its cyclists. Now Bengaluru has its Top Gun.

Uru Top Gun is Bengaluru's amateur rifle shooting championship, powered by Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy in Hebbal. This is not a one day taster nor a team building afternoon. This is a full elimination tournament — qualifiers, semi-finals, and a final — run across two weekends on eight lanes. A single champion at the end of it.

It is built on the same idea behind Uru Night Run: take an experience that was previously locked away from Bengalureans and give them a real, structured, competitive way to enjoy it.

No licence required. No equipment to buy. Walk in, register, get coached through every stage of the tournament and see how good you actually are.

If you have ever held a rifle once at a fair and thought 'I could be good at this,' this is your tournament. If you have already taken a few shooting classes and want to find out where you rank, this is your tournament.

The leaderboard does not care who you are. It only cares what you scored.

The Tournament Charter
"Skill is earned. Safety is mandatory. The title is forever."
— The Uru Top Gun Committee
By the Numbers

The format, at a glance.

96
Total Entrants
2
Weekends
10M
Olympic Distance
1
Top Gun
What's Included

You don't just get a slot. You get the kit, the coaching, and the leaderboard.

A competition-grade air rifle Same model for every shooter, fully calibrated by the range officer before each round.
A full induction & calibration session Even if you've never picked up a rifle, you'll be ready before any qualifying shot is fired.
Practice shots in every round Five before scoring begins, every stage. Nobody gets fired into competition cold.
Official tournament pellets & target sheets 0.45g RWS Diabolo, 4.5mm pellets, on Olympic-standard 170mm target paper. (Rifle and Pistol sizes at different stages)
Your spot on the official leaderboard Ranked by score, regardless of when you exit. Bragging rights are permanent.
Access to subsequent rounds as a spectator Didn't make the cut? Come watch the semi-finals and the final. Come back stronger next edition.
Tournament Structure

The journey from 96 to 1.

Two weekends. Seventeen batches. Ninety-six shooters reduced to one. Every round is harder than the previous, the format changes, and the pressure compounds. Here's the path the champion takes.

Stage 01 Qualifiers 24 & 25 Oct · Sat + Sun
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32 advance
Stage 02 Semi-Finals 31 Oct · Saturday
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8 advance
Stage 03 The Final 1 Nov · Sunday
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One batch, eight lanes
Stage 04 Uru's Top Gun 1 Nov · 5:30 PM
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Crowned
01
Weekend One · Qualifiers

Round 1 : Qualifiers. 96 Shooters, 2 Days, 1 pooled leaderboard.

48 shooters Saturday, 48 Sunday. Twelve batches of eight, across all eight lanes. Both days pool into a single combined ranking.

How the day runs

  • Six batches per day, eight shooters per batch — Batches 1 to 6 on Saturday 24 October, and again on Sunday 25 October.
  • 45 minutes on the line per batch (includes coaching time and non scored trial shots).
  • 5 sighting shots to zero in, 20 shots across 2 cards to set your scores.
  • Every batch is a full house — all eight lanes live at once, nobody shoots alone.
  • Saturday and Sunday scores pool into one combined ranking.
Qualifiers list published Sunday 6:00 PM. Top 32 advance to the semi-finals. Everyone else keeps an official score and a permanent place on the Bengaluru leaderboard.
02
Weekend Two · Saturday — Semi-Finals

Round 2 : Semi Finals. 32 shooters. 04 batches. The leaders shoot last.

Saturday 31 October. One day, one cut. Four batches of eight in 60-minute sessions, seeded by qualifying rank — leaders shoot last.

How the day runs

  • Batch 1 at 10:00 — ranks 32 to 25. Batch 2 at 10:40 — ranks 24 to 17.
  • Batch 3 at 11:20 — ranks 16 to 9. Batch 4 at 12:00 — ranks 8 to 1.
  • The seeding is deliberate. By the time the top eight step up, the score to beat is already on the board and the room knows it.
  • Eight lanes live in every batch. Same rifle, same pellets, same distance.
1:00 PM — finalists announced on the floor. Top 8 advance — and shoot the final the very next afternoon.
03
Weekend Two · Sunday — The Final

Final round. 08 finalists. 01 batch. Every lane live at once.

Sunday 1 November, Kannada Rajyotsava — the day after the semi-finals, with barely a night to think about it. No heats, no waves, nothing to hide behind. All eight finalists on the line together, scores called out shot by shot.

How the final runs

  • 4:00 PM — finalists to lanes, five sighting shots.
  • 4:25 PM — Card 1, five shots.
  • 4:50 PM — Card 2, five shots, each score called out as it lands.
  • 5:15 PM — shoot-off if tied: a single shot, highest wins, repeated until someone breaks.
5:30 PM — champion crowned. Trophy, photos, final standings published. Until next edition.
Batch Schedule

When you'll shoot.

Once you register, you're allotted a batch. Qualifiers: report 15 minutes before your batch goes on the line. Semi-finals: report at your batch start time. Anything later and the slot is forfeited.

Weekend 1 · Qualifiers — Saturday, 24 October

48 shooters · 6 batches of 8 · 8 lanes · 45 minutes on the line, 15-minute changeover

BatchReportOn the lineLanes
Batch 17:45 AM8:00 – 8:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 28:45 AM9:00 – 9:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 39:45 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 410:45 AM11:00 – 11:45 AMLanes 1–8
— Lane reset & venue walk-in · 12:00 – 1:00 PM —
Batch 512:45 PM1:00 – 1:45 PMLanes 1–8
Batch 61:45 PM2:00 – 2:45 PMLanes 1–8

Weekend 1 · Qualifiers — Sunday, 25 October ·  identical timings

48 shooters · 6 batches of 8 · scores pool with Saturday into one ranking

BatchReportOn the lineLanes
Batch 17:45 AM8:00 – 8:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 28:45 AM9:00 – 9:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 39:45 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMLanes 1–8
Batch 410:45 AM11:00 – 11:45 AMLanes 1–8
— Lane reset & venue walk-in · 12:00 – 1:00 PM —
Batch 512:45 PM1:00 – 1:45 PMLanes 1–8
Batch 61:45 PM2:00 – 2:45 PMLanes 1–8
— Qualifiers list published Sunday 6:00 PM · top 32 advance —

Weekend 2 · Semi-Finals — Saturday, 31 October

32 shooters · 4 batches of 8 · 60-minute sessions · seeded so the leaders shoot last · report at your start time, short briefing on the line

BatchReportOn the lineSeeds
Batch 110:00 AM10:00 – 11:00 AMRanks 32 – 25
Batch 211:00 AM11:00 AM – 12:00 PMRanks 24 – 17
Batch 312:00 PM12:00 – 1:00 PMRanks 16 – 9
Batch 41:00 PM1:00 – 2:00 PMRanks 8 – 1
— 2:30 PM · finalists announced on the floor · top 8 advance —

Weekend 2 · The Final — Sunday, 1 November

8 finalists · one batch · every lane live at once

TimeWhat happens
4:00 PMFinalists to lanes · 5 sighting shots
4:25 PMCard 1 · 5 shots
4:50 PMCard 2 · 5 shots · scores called shot by shot
5:15 PMShoot-off if tied · single shot, highest wins, repeat
5:30 PMTrophy & champion photos · final standings published
The Range

Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Academy.

Every round of Uru Top Gun — Qualifiers, Semi-finals and the final — is shot at a single licensed indoor range in Hebbal, across two weekends. Standard calibrated rifles, Expert coaching and guidance, Eight lanes, Olympic 10-metre distance, climate controlled, no daylight or wind to blame.

Address

Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy
1st Floor, Indoor Stadium, Kempapura
Coffee Board Layout, Hebbal
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560024

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The Setup
  • 8 firing lanes, all live every batch
  • Olympic 10-metre distance
  • Indoor, climate controlled
  • Licensed range, Expert and Qualified range officers
  • 17 batches booked across the two weekends
Getting There

Off Bellary Road near Hebbal flyover. Street Parking on site. Most preferred mode is to drive / ride or to use a cab or auto. Please give yourself buffer time to report at the range: the 15-minute report rule is absolute.

Standard Issue

Same rifle. Same pellets. Same target. Different shooter.

Every shooter uses the same competition-grade rifle, the same pellets, and the same target. Provided. No bring-your-own. No modifications. The only variable in this tournament is the person holding the rifle.

Want optic sights, a PCP match rifle and 90 minutes on the line? That is Uru Top Gun Gold — Level 2 →

The Rifle

NX100 Club Elite Plus

Indian-made. Competition-grade. Break-barrel single shot. The same model used in club-level competition across the country.

Calibre
0.177" (4.5mm)
Velocity
180 m/s · 600 fps
Power
Up to 7.5 J
Plant
Nitro Piston
Action
Break Barrel
Barrel
450 mm
The Pellets

RWS Diabolo Basic

German-made, lead-lined, flathead wadcutter. Standard issue for accuracy at competitive distance.

Calibre
4.5mm · .177 cal
Type
Diabolo wadcutter
Weight
~0.45 g · 7.0 grains
Material
Lead-lined
The Distance

Olympic standard. 10 metres.

Firing line to target. The same distance you'd see at international 10m air rifle competition.

The Target

Concentric scoring. Bull's-eye is 10.

Non-reflective paper, 170mm × 170mm. Standard concentric rings. The closer you are to centre, the higher you score. Simple. (Target sizes will vary at higher levels of the tournament)

Code of Conduct

The range is at zero tolerance.

These rules exist to keep every shooter safe and to keep every score honest. They are non-negotiable. By registering, you agree to abide by them in full.

01

Safety First

  • Mandatory indemnity. All participants must sign an Official Indemnity & Liability Waiver before stepping onto the firing line. Refusal = forfeiture, no refund.
  • Unsafe handling. Pointing the barrel away from the target, ignoring Range Officer instructions, or putting any other shooter at risk = immediate disqualification, no warnings.
  • Sobriety. Strict zero-alcohol and zero-substance policy. Anyone suspected of being under the influence is barred from the season.
02

Precision & Punctuality

  • The 15-minute rule. Check in at least 15 minutes before your batch goes on the line.
  • Late arrival. Miss your batch briefing, you forfeit the slot and the fee. Seventeen batches run back to back across two weekends — the schedule is absolute, and it has to be, to be fair to every other shooter.
03

Equipment & Fair Play

  • Standard issue. Everyone uses the provided competition-grade rifle and official pellets. This is what makes the tournament fair.
  • No modifications. Tampering with provided equipment outside of supervised zeroing sessions = disqualification.
  • No coaching from the side. Once a competitive round begins, external coaching or signaling from the sidelines is prohibited.
04

The Official Verdict

  • Scoring. All targets scored to official Olympic-standard metrics. Ties in qualifiers are broken by a shoot-off or by Inner-Ten count.
  • Finality. The Lead Judge's decision on scoring, conduct and eligibility is final and binding.
05

Image & Conduct

  • Sportsmanship. Trash-talking, disrupting other shooters, or being rude to staff = permanent ban from future seasons.
  • Media. By participating, you agree to be featured in Uru Top Gun media. Look sharp — you're representing the best amateur shooters in the city.
Before You Register

Frequently asked.

Do I need my own rifle?+
No. Everyone uses the same competition-grade air rifle, provided by us, calibrated by the range officer before each round. The whole point of the tournament is to find the best shooter, not the one with the best gear.
I have never shot before. Is this for me?+
Yes — in fact this tournament was built for you. Your first weekend includes a full induction and rifle calibration session. Coaches will teach you safety, stance, sight alignment and how to zero. You will fire qualifying shots only after you are ready.
What's included in my registration?+
Your induction session, rifle calibration slot, official competition-grade rifle and pellets, target sheets, practice shots in every round, your spot on the official Bengaluru leaderboard, and access to the eliminator and final rounds as a spectator if you don't make the cut. If you do make the cut, you keep going.
What if I get knocked out early?+
You'll have an official score and a permanent ranking on the Bengaluru leaderboard. You're welcome to come back for the semi-finals and the final to watch, learn, and prepare for the next edition. The tournament keeps running. So can you.
Why two weekends? Why not one day?+
Because a real tournament tests consistency. One day of shooting tells you who got lucky. Qualifiers on 24–25 October, semi-finals on Saturday 31 October and the final on Sunday 1 November tell you who can actually deliver under pressure, repeatedly. Two weekends, four days, so it fits around your work week — and if you're knocked out at any stage, your weekends are your own again.
What's the age limit?+
Minimum 16 to enter without adult supervision. There's no upper limit. If you'd like to enter someone under 16, contact us before registering and we'll work it out.
Can I just come and watch?+
Yes. Spectator slots open closer to each weekend. Best viewing is championship weekend — semi-finals on Saturday 31 October and the final on Sunday 1 November, eight finalists on the line together, scores called shot by shot.
How is my batch decided?+
First-come, first-served, strictly in registration order. Batch 1 on Saturday fills first, then Batch 2, and so on through to Batch 6 on Sunday. The moment your payment clears, your day, batch and report time are locked and sent to you on WhatsApp. Pay early, shoot early — that is the whole rule, and there are no exceptions, swaps or reserved slots.
What does it cost, and can I get a refund?+
₹1,799 per shooter, inclusive of GST. That covers the rifle, pellets, targets, induction and calibration, your sighting shots, your scored rounds and your place on the leaderboard — there is nothing else to buy on the day. Entry fees are non-refundable once a batch is allotted, because your lane is booked and paid for the moment you register. If the tournament itself is cancelled or postponed by us, every rupee is refunded in full.
What if I make the cut? Do I pay again?+
No. ₹1,799 covers every round you earn your way into — qualifiers on 24–25 October, semi-finals on Saturday 31 October, and the final on Sunday 1 November. Going deeper into the tournament costs you nothing but your weekends.
Where will it be held?+
Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy — 1st Floor, Indoor Stadium, Kempapura, Coffee Board Layout, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560024. A licensed indoor range with eight lanes at Olympic 10-metre distance. Every round of the tournament is shot there. Open in Google Maps →
96 Slots · First-Come, First-Served

Claim
your batch.

You shoot once on Qualifier Weekend — 24 or 25 October, at Vivekananda Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy, Hebbal. Batches are allotted strictly in registration order — pay early, shoot early. Your day, batch and report time arrive on WhatsApp within minutes of payment. From there, your score decides what comes next.

Entry fee: ₹1,799 per shooter — incl. GST

Covers the rifle, pellets, targets, induction, and every round you earn your way into. Nothing else to buy on the day.

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