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The 2015 Derby Open

Derby RPCProvisional Results

Some words from Jim

The Derby Open 2015 was a record breaker with more than 105 competitors and over 730 events being shot. It was fantastic to see 15 new faces and some completely new to the competition circuit. I wish I’d had some spare time to meet you all.

Again we had Scottish shooters travelling down, some for the first time and we hosted a Home Countries shoulder to shoulder on Friday afternoon, congratulations to the Welsh team for their victory.

Stats did brilliantly on the day and results were ready 40 minutes after the last shot. They can be seen elsewhere on the site.

Please Note: You have seven days to challenge any scores – and I have a bundle of score cards without names or with adding errors.

If you won a prize and were not present it may have been picked by a fellow club member. If not I will be in touch in the next day or so asking you to choose something.

I think you will agree that the prize table was excellent with numerous high value prizes to be chosen. This was mainly due to extraordinary support from the sponsors who supported the meeting. It is worth mentioning them by name as they deserve our thanks and having confidence in the future of our sport. Please support them in return.

THANKS

DerbyThe Derby Open is a team effort and would not be possible without the 30 or so Range Crew who worked unbelievably hard over the weekend. Special thanks go to Team Smoothy and several other visitors for their help and not to forget the guys in Stats, and most importantly Pam and Mick on the BBQ.

Some photos will be on the club website gallery very soon.

Smithy

The Inaugural Scottish Gallery Rifle and Pistol Championships

The inaugural Scottish Gallery Rifle and Pistol Championship will be held over two venue dates.  Commencing on the 5th July at the JSPC Colmsliehill range where a series of short events will be held and concluding with 1500 events at Drums Links the home of Aberdeen Full Bore Gun Club on the 2nd August.  The Championship for Rifle will be held concurrently with a shorter Championship for Long Barrelled Revolver and Pistol.

This will be a fully registered event and entrance open to all.

Entry Forms are available to download now

Scottish Gallery Rifle Champion for Small bore and Centre fire Rifle. Competing for award, Scottish Champion, twelve individual title medal, awarded on the event day.

Scottish Gallery Rifle Champion title awarded to the competitor with the highest overall score from all 8 events, awarded upon championship completing presentation held at the Nationals at Bisley in August.

JSPCVenue 1:

  • Joint Services Pistol Club Colmsliehill range 5th July starting at 9.30 am.
  • Events; TP1, MT and 25mtr Precision.

AberdeenVenue 2:

  • Aberdeen full Bore Gun Club Drums Links range 2nd August starting at 9.30am.
  • Events; 1500.

Scottish Long Barrel Revolver and Long Barrel Pistol Championship. Scottish Champion, competing for four individual title (two LBP and two LBR) medal awards.

Venue:

  • Joint Services Pistol Club Colmsliehill range 5th July starting at 9.30 am.
  • Events; TP1, MT.

Classifications.

This competition is a registered event and scores submitted to the NRA. The Gallery Rifle Ranking Tables will include the 1500 event.

Competitors entering both Standard and Classic matches must indicate to the match director prior to the match commencing which score (standard or classic) they require to be carried forward for their aggregate score. No differential will be made between Iron and Optic (Open class) revolver or pistol.   Centre Fire may include any pistol calibre lever action rifle.

Please note – Lever release rifles are not included due to predicted low entrance, we will look at that again next year

There will be a prize giving ceremony held during the Gallery Rifle Nationals held at Bisley on the Sat 29th of August, venue to be agreed.  Two title awards will be awarded:

1. Scottish Gallery Rifle Champion; awarded to the highest scoring (rifle) competitor, aggregate score of all eight centre fire and small bore rifle events. No separate classification awards will be made.

2. Scottish Gallery Pistol Champion; highest aggregate score of all Pistol and revolver events.

The Return of the 1500Ted

Ted George offers some background to the thriving international pistol competition circuit inthe early 1990s and proposes a much-needed revitalisation

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The majority of 1500 shooters compete with rifles


Around 1993 Dave Ballantyne and I set up a 1500 pistol team and a selection/training process with the approval of the NPA, NRA and British Pistol Club (BPC). At the time Great Britain was the leader in this discipline outside of America where, other than in a few organised matches, 1500 was accepted as a training shoot and competition for police and security personnel. Other European countries were keen on the discipline, with the Bund der Militär-und Polizeischützen (BDMP) shooting it and Belgium and Czechoslovakia following soon after.

The international competitions ran from 1993 until the loss of pistols and the dissolution of the NPA in 1997-1998. The 1500 was marked down with Bianchi for inclusion in the 2000 Sydney Olympics; a team from GB was selected and funding approved. Sadly, because of the ban, it did not happen. Since then, some of the shooters in the original team who still participate in international competitions have ‘donned the shirt’ and represented the country as a make-up team of best scores at the event.During the period between 1993-1997 the teams that were entered won four team gold medals in the four-man event and two golds, one silver and one bronze in the pairs event.

Present day

During the last 15 years a World 1500 Association has been formed and the number of countries shooting the associated matches has grown, now including Russia, South Africa, Germany, Belgium, Australia, the USA and Norway. Every two years a World Championship is held in one of the member countries: Sweden this year in August, then Germany in two years’ time.

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The 1500 has adapted well to rifle shooting

Long-barrelled revolvers can be used for training, with some modifications, and for some events .22 pistols can also be used. Some pistols are stored in Europe for use in the matches if required. Now looks like a good time to revive the 1500 team and give it a more official standing. Speaking as the appointed coach for the team back in 1993, we can achieve scores to challenge the other competing countries and with some training even beat them.

Since the ban on pistols I have worked with various groups shooting 1500 in other European countries, putting together training plans, assessing the individual’s faults and suggesting ways of training them out of the technique. These countries are now putting in good and consistent match grade scores. The training notes I put together have been used by Germany, Sweden and Southern Ireland to good effect. I firmly believe we could put a core team together that would be capable of challenging for the medals at a future World Championship training and team selection. Training would be inclusive to everyone shooting competitively in the UK.

There are numerous competitions around the country including Mattersey, Derby, Basildon and Bristol as well as the Bisley GRAWs including the GR&P National Championships in August. Additionally, and new for 2015, there is a Scottish 1500 championship match to be held in Aberdeen on 2 August. I am proposing that competitors with a Match 5 score above 578 would be able to gain an invitation to join the squad where the coaching team would work with these individuals. Teams at these international WA events are two-person for the revolver matches and semi-auto.

We have in the region of 25 people entering competitions in Sweden over the long weekend of 13-16 August. For many this is simply for the pure enjoyment of taking part in international competition. Registered scores from most competing are not high enough to make it into to any sort of GB first team, but we have half a dozen or so that would be suitable candidates for the four spaces available.

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Can GB compete internationally with in 1500 with the pistol – as they do with the rifle?

The GR&P sub-committee will decide a short list of potential members for the first team; criteria for performance in the individual matches at national circuit competitions will be key in making the final selection.

The NRA is enthusiastic about the venture and will offer Goodwill Team status should the team apply. Range space for training is available at a number of ranges, donated to help the formation of a national pistol team. The team would also eventually seek sponsorship to help with the cost. For information about international 1500 competition shooting see the WA website.  For more information on 2015 World Championships the World Championships website.

Ted George

The Future of GR&PTed

Ted George investigates a new course aimed
to help clubs train their own GR&P instructors

Image-shootersA lot of gallery rifle and pistol clubs are insular in their  thinking and do nothing to encourage members to enter  competition. They are in their comfort zone, have ‘old Harry’  to look after new members, the books balance at the end of the  year – why do more? There is talent around the country but it is not  developed – it has no direction and goes to waste. We hear comments such as, “I’m not good enough,“ “I don’t know  anything about the competitions,” “I don’t know what to do if I  enter,” “The club I shoot at only ‘plink’ at precision targets,” “No one  at the club seems interested,” “We have no one at the club to show us  how to enter competitions or improve,” and “I’d have to go to Bisley  for ‘x’ number of weekends and I can’t afford the time and cost.”

We have considered these, and agree. For clubs  in the north and east it is time-consuming and costly to send people  to Bisley to do an instructors’ course. There are no technique courses  – it’s like being lost in a maze. None of this is good for the sport. We have put together a group of instructor-run courses around  the country for clubs and groups. The courses will be run as cheaply  as possible just to cover expenses – all we need is a venue capable of  setting up a screen and projector, seating for those taking part, and  a range to put theory into practice. This should make it economical  for clubs to get some quality basic instructors. In time we plan on  running technique courses for pistol and gallery rifle – it is now 17  years since we lost pistols and with national teams running once  more, we need to teach shooters the skills of shooting these again.

The basic course will cover the following:

Day 1

Gallery rifle – safety and firearms handling; basic techniques with  a .22 sporting rifle; stance with rifle standing; grip/hand position;  trigger; sights and aiming; breathing; firing the shot; follow-through;  faults in technique; different disciplines; use of underlever

Day 2

Revolver & Pistol Techniques – stance; grip; sights; aiming; trigger  release; breathing; follow through.

Black powder; Techniques for different disciplines.

Day 3

How people learn. Instruction techniques – Involve the person/ people; break the section down into small segments with practical  sessions; teach, don’t indoctrinate, think of a course you have been  on that you enjoyed; tell them how you want the task carried out and  not how not to do it, give positive feedback to build confidence. What affects how a person performs – A bad journey to the  session, problems at work, problems at home, alcohol, eating before  the session (blood is then used to digest food and robs the brain of oxygen). The person needs to concentrate on the shot being fired,  not what has gone or what is to come.

The course will also promote physical relaxation; mental  relaxation; visualisation; mental rehearsal; keeping positive shooting  records; and a positive attitude. The course can be tailored to suit individual needs. If you have  any questions ask, we want to get more people involved in the sport.

Comments welcome – please contact us

The 2015 County of Wiltshire Gallery Rifle Open

Results now available

Count of Wilts Open - 2102Taking a calendar slot in the season shortly after the Phoenix the Wiltshire open is again an all day affair with a good half dozen GR competitions being available on the day.

This year in its 12th iteration and, as ever, fine weather guaranteed!

Entries still being accepted and a grand day out on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Join previous winners of the event (above and left) and try to better them. Make a weekend of it – the West Country is well worth a a couple of  days or more away so come down and see us.

RESULTS

The Phoenix LBF Head to Head Match

The England and Scotland GR teams ran a head to head Long Barrelled Firearms match at the Phoenix Meeting this year. Captains Morné van Dalen and Jonny Cormie pitched a couple of teams to take part in a T&P1 and Multi Target match in both LBR and LBP.

Below are the results.  England took the honours this time around. Where is the return match being held and where are Wales we ask?

 Full results can be found here

  Team: England LBP Aggregate 
1        
    T & P 1 M-T  
  Name Score Score  
  Morné van Dalen 298.21 116.11 414.32
  Graham Trimmer 297.14 112.10x 409.24
  Colin McMichael 295.10x 110.08 405.18
  Alan Podevin 295.08 110.07 405.15
  Phil Milsom 293.09 109.07 402.16
  Total team score (best 4 of 5): 1633.89
         
  Team: Scotland LBP Aggregate 
2        
    T & P 1 M-T  
  Name Score Score  
  Glenn Gordon 295.08 113.08 408.16
  Scott Lyon 296.10x 106.07 402.17
  Jonny Cormy 293.10x 102.06 395.16
  Leslie Kong 290.06 98.02 388.08
  John Crouch 283.05 87.01 370.06
  Total team score (best 4 of 5):     1593.57
         
  Team: England LBR Aggregate 
1        
    T & P 1 M-T  
  Name Score Score  
  Phil Cowling 297.15 116.11 413.26
  Morné van Dalen 296.11 107.13 403.24
  Peter Watts 297.09 106.07 403.16
  Doug Green 291.06 103.08 394.14
  Steve Denton 286.07 106.05 392.12
  Total team score (best 4 of 5): 1613.80x
         
  Team: Scotland LBR Aggregate 
2        
    T & P 1 M-T  
  Name Score Score  
  Greg Rastall 295.15 104.05 408.20x
  Jonny Cormy 281.04 101.04 402.08
  Scott Lyon 278.03 104.04 395.07
  John Crouch 208.03 87.01 388.04
  Charles Bestwick 282.07   370.07
  Total team score (best 4 of 5): 1593.39

 

 

Home Countries, Great Britain Pistol Teams

gb-gr-logoThe Gallery Rifle and Pistol Discipline is sending a team to Sweden for the 1500 World Championships in August. If all goes well then approval from the NRA trustees for an official team for future international competitions will follow. As it stands we have applied for NRA ‘Goodwill’ status for the 2015 Sweden tour and see no reason for it to be declined.

England has also decided to form a team/squad for home countries and international competitions, following talks with shooters from Wales and Scotland they have also indicated interest.

Types of Competition

These are normally 2 person teams; one for revolver one for pistol.

1500 match 5 and T&P1, Multi target are shot in Europe and ideal for International matches and Home Countries Competitions run as head to head and possibly as a postal through the winter months as training.

In this country it will be with LBR and LBP.  Abroad with standard pistols and revolvers, although abroad it is iron sights only in the competitions. Practice in this country and scores for consideration will need to be with the same.

Selection

I suggest we use the NSRA system for selection as it has been accepted by Sport England and GB and hence receives some funding for the teams. It is not complicated, a simple form filled in by the shooter indicating interest, handed in at a nominated shoot and that with the score achieved sent to the Home Countries captain, coach and GB captain and coach. If an entry level score has been achieved or close to, then the person is invited to attend a training session with the squad and see if they want to become part of the squad. We could devise our own system but using something established makes more sense. People can apply to either Home Country or GB details of the person will be exchanged between them. GB team will be selected from best match scores, training scores and consistency in training.

Bear in mind membership of appropriate Home Countries or national Governing Body membership will also be required in most cases if the process is initiated. To shoot for an official GB team an individual membership of the NRA is required for example.

 

A suggest format for the form is shown below.

Funding

Initially it is unlikely any will be available but once teams are established and have a ‘track record’ it is possible to apply to the relevant body for some funding as do the GB pistol team now.

Entry Scores

Suggested entry level scores are below. If anyone is consistently achieving these scores get in touch. Ranking tables, Historic scores databases and Highest Achieved Scores are available on this website to refresh your memory of achieved scores.

T&P1

GalleryRifle CF 298
GalleryRifle SB 296
LBR 297

Multi Target

GalleryRifle CF 116
GalleryRifle SB 114
LBR 112

1500

GalleryRifle CF 1490
GalleryRifle CF 1470
LBR 1465

 


Suggested registration Form for Great Britain, Home Country Gallery Rifle and Pistol Team

Title………………
First Name………………………………………
Surname……………………………………………
Name you normally use……………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………
Post Code………………………………………………………………
Contact Number…………………………………………………………
E Mail……………………………………………………………

Which team/teams are you registering interest in;

Gallery Rifle CF
Gallery Rifle SB
Pistol

Which competitions 1500, TP1, Multi Target

Home Country………………………………………………

Date………………………………… Signature…………………………………………………………

Rankings

 

 

 

The latest Rankings have now been published and yet again very close at the top of T&P1 SB & CF. CF is a complete tie on both score and X count. Next Rankings will be published after Aberdeen & Derby.

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Phoenix 2015 Final Results

Phoenix LogoFinal Results are now listed

Scores database  and Rankings will be updated in the next few days

Some Photos from the 2015 Phoenix meeting.

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Training & Coaching Day

Saturday 13th June, the 49th R&P Club

Training-13th JuneA Gallery Rifle training and coaching day to get to up to speed with competitive shooting, build confidence in on-range processes and procedures and generally hone your shooting skills will be held a the 49th Rifle & Pistol club in Birmingham on Saturday 13th June.

A full day event will cover:

  • Basic Shooting Techniques
  • Trigger control & release, sights, aiming
  • Shooting positions for Gallery Rifle & Pistol
  • Ammunition – is it fit for purpose?
  • Shooting T&P1, Multi-Target, 1500, Precision
  • Mental training & awareness
  • Attitude and approach to competitive shooting

Cost held low to simply cover range hire, targetry and light refreshments on the day.

Cost – £30.00 for the day

Contact Neil (nfrancis-at-ba14.co.uk) or Ted (info-at-49th.co.uk) to book a place or for more information.

Phoenix 2015

phoenix-logoThis multi-discipline meeting is a must for your shooting diary and has its roots in pistol calibre shooting but there are also plenty of competitions for Black Powder & Muzzle Loading, Air and Fullbore Rifle – from 15 yards right up to 1000 yards.

This Meeting has over 75 well attended competitions to enter, giving you enough chances to earn yourself one of the much sought after Grandmaster Medals.

An additional all-day event for 2015 is a practical pistol match which will be held on Sunday on Butt Zero.

Still time to enter

Full details of the event are available via this downloadable PDF.

To enter the Phoenix Meeting

Rankings

The last Ranking Tables before Phoenix are now out. Same format as previous, your best 4 scores on a rolling 12 months ending up with the Final Table after AAW.

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The Derby Open

Derby-OpenEntry Forms for the 2015 Derby Open are now available for download over on the Derby Website and below. Two days of full competition in 1500, Multi-Target T&P1, T&P2 and T&P3 as well as a shotgun match on offer.

By popular demand classic entries also available this year in the T&P1, T&P2 and Multi-Target events to accompany the previous year’s 1500.

As before the club is offering a rock bottom price for anyone wanting to shoot a 1500 for the first time. Enter this for a fiver!

Download the Entry form

The Western Winner

FDPC The 2015 Western Winner – just one day only this year – Saturday 9th May. This is the last Open meeting before the Phoenix, the last chance to get some match practice in before the major Bisley event of the GR&P season.

Last gasp entries still possible. Entry forms here