Lester K
SECTION Director
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Lester was around when the club first began helping with the set up with much of the gear and range facilities we enjoy today. He has represented NZ in ISSF shooting and after some time down south has returned to us in Central Otago. Lester has a vast experience in shooting and is the main trainer on the ISSF range.
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ISSF For June 2020
Greetings fellow shooters,
A big thanks to Rhys, John & Mark who sieved the brass & greased the turning gear on the frames, during the working bee last Sunday. Well done.
The June programme will be slightly different, bearing in mind the cold temps( the AGM was absolutely freezing!), & low sunlight, so we will see how it goes before extending to July etc. I would like to introduce a 15-30 minute sighting/ training session before shooting the match. You can train whatever sequence you like, precision or timed fire( start slow & increase the speed of firing for more series); this will benefit you when shooting the match following. Because some members find it difficult to get to a 10.30am start, we will have a match after training the trainees (at 12.30pm), on the 2nd & 4th Sundays, the match starting at 1.15pm. I would welcome any feedback on this idea. Thanks.
June programme:
Sunday 7th June training 10.30am Std Pistol 11am 'B' cats Range officer Craig S
Sunday 14th June training 10.30am Std Pistol 11am 'B' cats Range officer Rhys W
Trainees 'non-B cats' & training 'B cats' 12.30pm Std Pistol 1.15pm R/O Lester K.
Note: trainees can participate in this match.
Sunday 21st June training 10.30am C/F, 25M 11am ' B' cats R/O Brett Mc
Sunday 28th June training 10.30am C/F, 25M 11am 'B' cats R/O John S
Trainees 'non B cats' & training 'B cats' 12.30pm C/F, 25M 1.15pm R/O Lester K
trainees can shoot this match
I would also mention that we are losing Stephen L from our team. He is shifting to Thames, so I wish him all the best. Also, David Mc is still not decided on his new place of residence, so we don't know if he is staying with us; here's hoping he finds suitable employment in our local area.
Tight groups,
Lester K
ISSF Director
A big thanks to Rhys, John & Mark who sieved the brass & greased the turning gear on the frames, during the working bee last Sunday. Well done.
The June programme will be slightly different, bearing in mind the cold temps( the AGM was absolutely freezing!), & low sunlight, so we will see how it goes before extending to July etc. I would like to introduce a 15-30 minute sighting/ training session before shooting the match. You can train whatever sequence you like, precision or timed fire( start slow & increase the speed of firing for more series); this will benefit you when shooting the match following. Because some members find it difficult to get to a 10.30am start, we will have a match after training the trainees (at 12.30pm), on the 2nd & 4th Sundays, the match starting at 1.15pm. I would welcome any feedback on this idea. Thanks.
June programme:
Sunday 7th June training 10.30am Std Pistol 11am 'B' cats Range officer Craig S
Sunday 14th June training 10.30am Std Pistol 11am 'B' cats Range officer Rhys W
Trainees 'non-B cats' & training 'B cats' 12.30pm Std Pistol 1.15pm R/O Lester K.
Note: trainees can participate in this match.
Sunday 21st June training 10.30am C/F, 25M 11am ' B' cats R/O Brett Mc
Sunday 28th June training 10.30am C/F, 25M 11am 'B' cats R/O John S
Trainees 'non B cats' & training 'B cats' 12.30pm C/F, 25M 1.15pm R/O Lester K
trainees can shoot this match
I would also mention that we are losing Stephen L from our team. He is shifting to Thames, so I wish him all the best. Also, David Mc is still not decided on his new place of residence, so we don't know if he is staying with us; here's hoping he finds suitable employment in our local area.
Tight groups,
Lester K
ISSF Director
Results
Shoots June 2018 to June 2019
Annual Report from Lester
Greetings.
Our ISSF Section has developed extremely well over the last 12 months.Several members have obtained their "B" Category licence, purchased quality target pistols, and are regularly participating in our 2 main matches, Standard Pistol & Centrefire/25M. Most of our senior members are attending matches on a regular basis, helping supervise trainees, & giving advice & help to the rest of our team. I am pleased to report that those members regularly shooting matches have improved their shooting skills, with a resultant increase in scores achieved.
Trainee member numbers have reduced over the last few months, with some in the "B" category application process. A few have limited attendances over the past year, & will need to confirm their future intentions with the club.
All "B" cat shooters are also now taking their turn as Range Officers, which further adds to their experience, highlighting the importance of safety on the range, & the process of malfunctions for the various matches. Experience gained will have important benefits when attending competitions.
Of extreme importance to our Section has been the maintenance of our No.2 range. The shooting bays are now always clean & tidy, all the brass collected (& sold!), and improvements made to the building where necessary to help with our shooting. We have had very good attendances at our working bees, & I thank members for their efforts.
One area of concern to our Section is the Club's plans for modifications to our range, which are designed to benefit other Sections, & the police training. ISSF have done their bit to get this work started, & would like to see it completed in the near future.
I wish all sections all the best for the coming year.
Lester Kidd
ISSF Section Director
Our ISSF Section has developed extremely well over the last 12 months.Several members have obtained their "B" Category licence, purchased quality target pistols, and are regularly participating in our 2 main matches, Standard Pistol & Centrefire/25M. Most of our senior members are attending matches on a regular basis, helping supervise trainees, & giving advice & help to the rest of our team. I am pleased to report that those members regularly shooting matches have improved their shooting skills, with a resultant increase in scores achieved.
Trainee member numbers have reduced over the last few months, with some in the "B" category application process. A few have limited attendances over the past year, & will need to confirm their future intentions with the club.
All "B" cat shooters are also now taking their turn as Range Officers, which further adds to their experience, highlighting the importance of safety on the range, & the process of malfunctions for the various matches. Experience gained will have important benefits when attending competitions.
Of extreme importance to our Section has been the maintenance of our No.2 range. The shooting bays are now always clean & tidy, all the brass collected (& sold!), and improvements made to the building where necessary to help with our shooting. We have had very good attendances at our working bees, & I thank members for their efforts.
One area of concern to our Section is the Club's plans for modifications to our range, which are designed to benefit other Sections, & the police training. ISSF have done their bit to get this work started, & would like to see it completed in the near future.
I wish all sections all the best for the coming year.
Lester Kidd
ISSF Section Director
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What is ISSF
From Pistol New Zealand Section Director MARIA JEFFERIS
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For readers new to ISSF allow me to make and introduction, The international Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) based in Munich controls shooting sports at the Olympic Games all the pistol events at the Commonwealth Games and the Oceanias.
The main events are 10 and 50 meter pistol and 25 meter pistol events which require autoloaders or revolvers. ISSF is different from all the other PNZ shooting disciplines for two reasons. First, only ISSF shooters compete at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Other disciplines have their internationals as well, but none of those events equal the status of the Olympics or the CWG. The second difference is that everything is done to emphasise the individual shooter and to minimise any technical or other advantages one person might have over another. Everything being equal and constant, the only variable is the shooter- and that person's skill, talent, motivation and determination. Winning medals at prime international events like the Commonwealth Games or the Olympics is ultimately what ISSF is all about. But we like to have some fun getting there! Keep an eye on this website for regular updates on Pistol New Zealand's ISSF section activities. Maria Jefferis |
What we shoot in our club
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The PNZ Kiwi Match was developed as a simple precision match that can be shot at club level for clubs looking to develop precision shooting at their club
25 Meter Standard Pistol Course of Fire 5 minutes Preparation time Series Shots Sighting · 1 x 150 seconds 5 shots Competition · 4 x 150 seconds 20 shots · 4 x 20 seconds 20 shots · 4 x 10 seconds 20 shots 25 Meter Centre Fire/Sport Pistol Course of Fire 1st Half of Match- Precision Stage Five minutes preparation time Sighting Series · 1 x 5 minutes 5 shots Competition Series · 6 x 5 minutes 30 shots 2nd Half of Match Rapid Fire Stage 3 minutes preparation time Sighting Series · 1x 3 seconds per shot 5 shots Competition Series · 6 x 3 seconds per shot 30 shots We do not shoot the 10 Meter Air pistol Matches yet! Soon. We will also have a 50 Metre range soon. |
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