Open Meeting; Gallery Rifle Shooters – ATSC Club House

August 15, 2017 Neil No comments

Open Meeting; Gallery Rifle Shooters – ATSC Club House

Saturday August 26th 6.30pm
All Gallery Rifle shooters welcome

Neil Francis is retiring as Gallery Rifle Representative to the NRA at the end of this month, I for my sins, not running quick enough or stupidity have been “elected” it seems, to take over.

Neil has done a good job over the time he has acted as our voice to the NRA a frustrating role most of the time. So now you have me as your voice to the NRA, I know that it will be impossible to please everyone but getting some ideas from you about our direction and future ideas would be a help. I have suggested a quick meeting to form a plan for next year and listen to your ideas.

I would like to take away from the meeting some solutions for issues that have arisen this year.
A gallery rifle committee to meet possibly a couple of times a year and discuss where we are going, and carry out some of the tasks. I am looking for around 4 people to help, give it some thought. Recruiting range officers for running the shoots we have a
Bisley, and how we can help them shoot their comps as well as run the ranges.

Look forward to seeing you at the Army.

Ted George

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Scottish 1500 Open – 2017

August 9, 2017 Neil No comments

The 2017 Scottish GR&P 1500 Open Championships

Scottish Ooen The Scottish Championship concluded over the weekend at the Drums range in Aberdeen, hosted by Aberdeen Full Bore Gun Club. This was the second leg of the Championship, Joint Services Pistol Club having hosted the first leg (shorts) in July.

The Drums range is renowned for offering competitors challenging breezy conditions, and it did not disappoint, much to the frustration of many and the amusement of a few, the few being Aberdeen club members who have developed an ability to shoot as if positioned on the back of a boat in a heavy seas.

Congratulations go to Chris Douglas, who not only won the Rifle Championship, Chris also won the Pistol Championship. This is the first time a competitor has won been awarded Scottish Champion title for both disciplines. This is particularly a great achievement, as Chris has only competed in Galleryrifle and pistol competitions for a relativity short period of time.

We are already mulling over the Scottish Championship for 2018 with a view to making it attractive to shooters that have not entered to date and may require to travel some distance. We will try and put out dates along with the matches over the next few months.

Photos of the event courtesy of Bill Blackwood can be found over on the JSPC website.

Results of the event

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2017 Welsh Open – Results

August 9, 2017 Neil No comments

Results from the 2017 Galleryrifle Welsh Open

For the last half dozen seasons or more Haverfordwest Target Shooting club has hosted the Galleryrifle Welsh Open. This was again the case in 2017 in which the official running order of the meeting was lengthened to two and a half days – Friday morning to noon on Sunday.

The venue also plays host to a Wales – England head to head match . The match was the finale of the weekend’s activities and results in a narrow victory for England. Results of the head to head match and the individual match results are below.

Wales England Head to Head match

Welsh Galleryrifle Open Individual results

Photos from the Event

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Derby 2017 Open – Results

June 29, 2017 Neil No comments

The Derby 2017 Open – Results

Derby-2017

The Derby Open 2017 was a record breaker with 105 competitors and over 850 events entered. It was fantastic to see 24 new faces, some completely new to the competition circuit.

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 our sport.

Please support them in return.

Brownells | RWS ammunition | The National Shooting Centre

Wentworth Sporting Supplies | Praesidia Rifle Accessories

Shooting Supplies Ltd.

Rude Fat Dog | The Countryman of Derby

The Results are below, you have seven days (July 6 2017) to challenge a score you think is wrong.

Final Individual Results

Home Countries Rifle Match | Home Countries LBF Match

I will contact those who are due a prize, who were not present at the prize giving, in the next few days.

Congratulations to Scotland who won The Home Countries Rifle Match, and England won the Pistol match. Winners were presented with striking Brownells medals. Scores above.

The Man v Man was won by Jake Mossom with Jim Starley and Mick Tedesco as runners up. Over £120 was raised for the Air Ambulance and I will inform you what the total raised for them was in due course.

Photos will be on The Derby Rifle & Pistol Club 1999 web site very soon

THANKS

The 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 Nog (Jonsie) for their help. And not forgetting the guys in Stats, and most importantly Pam & Mick on the BBQ.

We hope you all enjoyed everything, and the weather was OK too.

Regards

Jim Smith and the Team

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Phoenix Records – 2017

June 9, 2017 Neil No comments

Phoenix Records set in 2017

Quite a few new record scores were posted at the Phoenix meeting this year. The new 2017 records are shown below. A full set of Phoenix record scores is also available. Note the 2017 Phoenix Results and Prizelists are are now final.

Number	Event	Name	Score	XCount
103	25m Precision GRCF Open	Adam Chapman	299	19
303	50m Precision GRCF Open	Adam Chapman	285	8
521	America Match LBP	Steve Lane	275	5
724	Timed & Precision 1 LBP-I	William Horne	298	12
725	Timed & Precision 1 LBR-I	Phil Cowling	299	19
737	Timed & Precision 1 SG Classic	James Wilson	300	23
1142	Multi-Target MLR	Dave Berry	111	9
1503	1500 GRCF Open	John Robinson	1496	115
1601	1020 GRSB	Jonny Cormie	1019	85
1602	1020 GRCF	Jeff Kehoe	1020	88
1603	1020 GRCF Open	Norman Veitch	1019	84
1604	1020 GRCF Classic	Alan Podevin	1016	51
1621	1020 GRCF LBP	John Robinson	1014	72
1622	1020 GRCF LBR	Phil Cowling	1005	61
4303	Granet GRCF Open	Adam Chapman	299	21
4902	Surrenden GRCF	Jeff Kehoe	262	13
5969	400/500/600yd Pdctn Free Pistol	Matthew Greatwood	134	6
5981	400/500/600yd Srv Rifle A pre 19	William Ellis	136	6
5983	400/500/600yd Srv Rifle Open pre	Bruce Ellis	149	16
5992	400/500/600yd Srv Rifle Post 55	John Chambers	148	16
5993	400/500/600yd Srv Rifle Post 55	Frances Graham	150	27
6168	800/900/1000yd Free Pistol	Bob Harris	214	23
6182	800/900/1000yd srv rifle B pre 5	Malcolm Johnston	155	1
6191	800/900/1000yd post 1955 iron si	Richard Green	89	1
6193	801/900/1000yd post 1955 prac op	David Moran	220	22
6501	McQueen GRSB	Chris McGill	50	9
6580	McQueen	Chris McGill / Charles Rone	50	8

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The 2017 Aberdeen Wapinschaw

June 6, 2017 Neil No comments

The Aberdeen Wapinschaw

The Wapinschaw Association is committed to preserving the traditional of the Wapinschaw and ensuring the survival of the Aberdeen Wapinschaw.

Please find linked details of the forthcoming Wapinschaw competition which is following the same format as last year and contains competitions for 5 of the GR classes as well as muzzle-loading rifles, pistols and revolvers.

As before we are delighted that BBQ, cakes and refreshments are available free of charge (although donations appreciated).

The matches will take place at Drums range on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June, 2017. Entry forms are available here and there is still time to enter.

See also the AFBGC website for further details and the results.

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The 2017 Phoenix Meeting – Results

May 30, 2017 Neil No comments

The 2017 Phoenix Meeting – Provisional Results

Provisional Results now available. Please make any challenges via email to Mark before Midday, Tuesday 6th June.

Results

Prizelists

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The 2017 Phoenix Meeting – RO schedule

May 22, 2017 Neil No comments

The 2017 Phoenix Meeting – RO schedule

It takes about 100 volunteers and Range Officers to run the Phoenix Meeting at Bisley. The Range Officer schedule can be found via the link below.

Phoenix Range Offices and Volunteers

The meeting starts on Wednesday for Range Officer shooting and Friday for general competitors. It concludes Monday with the IGRF International match.

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First Ranking Tables of 2017

May 19, 2017 Neil 2 comments

Rankings

The first Ranking Tables of 2017 are now available and include all matches prior to The Phoenix. Any issues I’m sure you will let me know 🙂 Next Tables will be produced after Derby.

2017_Ranking

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Results from the 2017 FDPC Western Winner

May 15, 2017 Neil No comments

Results from the 2017 FDPC Western Winner

FDPC After just a single season hiatus (seemed longer) the 2017 Western Winner returned to be contested at FDPC’s new Range complex at Shepton Mallet. This new indoor range suited the competitors pretty well in the events offered – 1500, 1020, T&P1 and Multi Target.

Results are here

Many thanks also go to the sponsors of the competition

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The 2017 Western Winner

May 7, 2017 Neil No comments

The 2017 Western Winner

13-14 May 2017

Still slots available for both Saturday and Sunday

Frome & District Pistol Club are please to announce the return of the Western Winner in 2017. This years event will be held on 13th and 14th May; a good warm-up for the Phoenix at Bisley two weeks later, but also an excellent competition in its own right.

It was unfortunate that this well established West Country championship event was unable to run in 2016. This followed the loss of the usual venue at BDRPC – home for all the preceding years. However, Frome now has a brand new indoor range in nearby Shepton Mallet, boasting 25 and 50M ranges with turning targets, modern clubroom and other facilities.

This year, as well as the 1500 match, Frome will offer T&P1, MT and the increasingly popular 1020 events. So… navigate to the entry forms on the club’s website and get them it quick. We look forward to seeing you there!

Entry Forms

Ash Dagger

FDPC

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The 2017 Aberdeen Wapinschaw

May 7, 2017 Neil No comments

The 2017 Aberdeen Wapinschaw

Drums Ranges, Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th June 2017

The Aberdeen Wapinschaw represents arguably one of the longest running shooting competitions in the UK, tracing a lineage to 1862. The Association presents one of the finest trophy tables in the UK, with many exquisite trophies dating from the 1860s and onwards through the 20th and 21st Century.

Aberdeen Full Bore Gun Club is honoured to host the civilian arm of the Association’s annual competition schedule and does so through a three day match in June for Gallery Rifle and Pistol (NRA-sanctioned and ranked), Smallbore Service Rifle, Muzzle-Loading Rifle and Pistol and Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and then in September holds a two day Fullbore Rifle Open meeting incorporating Civilian Service Rifle (Urban Contact and 200M Falling Plates Matches) and general Fullbore Rifle matches in a range of classes (the latter at 100M or 300M).

This year’s GR matches include Timed and Precision 1, Multi-Target, 1020 and 25M Precision for GRSB, GRCF, GRCF Classic, LBR & LBP plus options for ML pistols/revolver and rifles as well as more unusual competitions for GRSB. Although in the early stages of planning, it is intended to introduce a club team match – watch this space. The day is further enhanced by the provision of an excellent array of food. We look forward to welcoming shooters from all over, far and wide.

General match conditions

Download entry forms

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NRA Discipline Representative

April 24, 2017 Neil No comments

NRA Discipline Representative

Gallery Rifle and Pistol is an officially recognised discipline of the NRA. As such the discipline has representation on the NRA general council and sits on appropriate NRA committees (eg Shooting Committee). In accordance with NRA regulations the discipline’s elected representative serves a 3 year term.

The next 3 year term runs from September 2017 to September 2020.

Nominations are now being sought for the the Gallery Rifle and Pistol Representative to serve for the next three year period. Anyone who is interested please get in touch.

What does the role entail?

There is no role description as such but as the GR&P rep you will be expected to represent and promote the discipline’s interests within the NRA and generally. The NRA are the NGB for the discipline, they oversee the rules and regulations for all target shooting disciplines they represent and Gallery Rifle is a core discipline.

The GR&P rep has a seat on NRA general council and a seat on the NRA shooting committee. General Council and Shooting Committee formally meet three times a year at Bisley.

Apart from these core responsibilities the role is essentially whatever the person fulfilling it wants it to be.

The key dates

31st March 2017 – all nominees or nominators must be fully paid up NRA members.
30th April 2017 – Nominations for all vacancies must be returned to the Chief Executive by 17:00 on this date.
Registered Members must be qualified for voting for their respective Regional or Shooting Discipline Candidate by this date. All Members desiring to vote must be fully paid-up Registered Members by this date.
22nd May 2017 – voting slips will be posted out to all entitled Members by this date together with the procedures for voting.
13th July 2017 – voting slips in the correct envelope supplied must be received by the NRA office by mail or by hand, no later than 5.00pm on this date.

The electee will take office from September’s General Council meeting.

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Les Pulling

April 18, 2017 Neil 1 comment

Les Pulling

Sa Les - 1 d news I’m afraid. Anyone who shot on Melville ranges at Bisley in the recent past would probably have remembered Les Pulling. He was the range warden there for many years and retired in 2012.

News was received today of Les’s death after a short illness. I’m sure many will remember him on Melville for his daft stories and antics as he helped us on the range with all the targetry and moaned at us for not sweeping up properly.

RIP Les – I think many will agree you made the shoots at Melville a little bit more enjoyable.

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The 148th Imperial Meeting

April 17, 2017 Neil No comments

148th Imperial Meeting

16th June – 22nd July

NRA Logo The first Imperial Meeting was contested on Wimbledon Common in 1890, when Queen Victoria fired the first shot and gave a prize of £250 to the best individual marksman.

This set the pattern for the Association’s Annual Meeting, held every year with the exception of the two World Wars.

The Queen’s Prize remains the premier award for the Meeting’s top shot, with the £250 prize still given to the winner.

Today the Imperial has grown to include many different disciplines, from Target Rifle to Service Weapons, Gallery Rifle and Pistol, Historic Firearms, Civilian Service Rifle, Schools, Cadets, Match Rifle F-Class and McQueen.

The Meeting starts on the 16th June and culminates with the Queen’s Prize on the 22nd July.

Over 3500 competitors took part in the 5 week long meeting in 2016 making it a real festival of shooting.

With competitors coming in from all over the world, the Imperial is a once-a-year must shoot in any competitor’s calendar.

Host to the competition is NRA Bisley, the world renowned ranges complex covering virtually all forms of shooting from air rifle to 1200 yards full-bore shooting set in 3000 acres of heathland; Bisley is as unique in character as it is in the variety of ranges it offers.

The atmosphere at Bisley is second to none, with friendships made and renewed on the firing points every year, but the event does not end with the shooting, the famous Bisley clubs take over and competitors enjoy the Bisley hospitality at its best.

2017 is set to be another great Imperial and we look forward to welcoming you to Bisley for the 148th Imperial meeting.

Entry forms to all competitions available on the NRA website

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148th Imperial Meeting

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Saturday August 26th 6.30pm
All Gallery Rifle shooters welcome