The Elcho Shield is an annual long range shooting competition between national teams of eight from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

The trophy holder was originally able to choose the venue of the competition, however, since the NRA's move to Surrey from Wimbledon in 1890, the competition has been held at National Shooting Centre, Bisley in Surrey, England.

After several applications, the NRA permitted the Ulster Rifle Association to send a team and Ireland joined the fray in 1865.

The Elcho Shield is large and distinctive, made from a sheet of iron decorated with repousse scenes to a design by the artist G. F.

[5] It was presented to the National Rifle Association by its founder and president, Lord Elcho.