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 October 2021
Greetings ISSF members,
Well, there was a good turnout on the 12th & 19th of Sept, but I was on my own on the 26th, but had a good match. Thanks to Craig, Dan, Les & Taane for all your work replacing targets over the 2 Sundays after the match. Please remember to put all targets & the box of patches/centres/glue etc away in the hut when finished shooting, & remember to lock the hut if last there; AND DO NOT STAPLE CENTRES ON; USE THE GLUE!! 5 Sundays in October, so a working bee on the 5th Sunday.
We shot Rapidfire on the 19th; we all enjoyed it for a change, Rod not having shot it for over 20 yrs, & being new for Taane he really enjoyed it & shot very well. The advantages of the Rapidfire match are that, because only 2 members can shoot at a time, shooting the match in 2 halves, with a r/o doing the timing & "fire", "ceasefire" commands,(8,6,4 second runs), the match can start early for those in attendance, then later arrivals can shoot in the 2nd squad. There has to be 2 r/o's as 1 will be shooting in1 of the squads,( unfortunately our target turning timer does not work in the Rapid Fire mode.) Shot with a Standard pistol. I think it is worth scheduling in our programme as members will enjoy this match with the rapid shooting.
So, programme for October 2021:
Sunday 3rd Oct. Std Pistol 11am R/o Craig S
Sunday 10th Oct. Std Pistol 11am R/o Brett Mc
Sunday 17th Oct. Rapid Fire 11am R/o Lester K & Dan W
Sunday 24th Oct. C/F 25M 11am R/o Les R
Sunday 31st Oct Work Bee 11am Brass to be sieved!! Targets changed.
If you can't make your r/o duty please arrange/swap with somebody else or let me know.
That's it for now. Tight groups.
Lester K
ISSF Director
Well, there was a good turnout on the 12th & 19th of Sept, but I was on my own on the 26th, but had a good match. Thanks to Craig, Dan, Les & Taane for all your work replacing targets over the 2 Sundays after the match. Please remember to put all targets & the box of patches/centres/glue etc away in the hut when finished shooting, & remember to lock the hut if last there; AND DO NOT STAPLE CENTRES ON; USE THE GLUE!! 5 Sundays in October, so a working bee on the 5th Sunday.
We shot Rapidfire on the 19th; we all enjoyed it for a change, Rod not having shot it for over 20 yrs, & being new for Taane he really enjoyed it & shot very well. The advantages of the Rapidfire match are that, because only 2 members can shoot at a time, shooting the match in 2 halves, with a r/o doing the timing & "fire", "ceasefire" commands,(8,6,4 second runs), the match can start early for those in attendance, then later arrivals can shoot in the 2nd squad. There has to be 2 r/o's as 1 will be shooting in1 of the squads,( unfortunately our target turning timer does not work in the Rapid Fire mode.) Shot with a Standard pistol. I think it is worth scheduling in our programme as members will enjoy this match with the rapid shooting.
So, programme for October 2021:
Sunday 3rd Oct. Std Pistol 11am R/o Craig S
Sunday 10th Oct. Std Pistol 11am R/o Brett Mc
Sunday 17th Oct. Rapid Fire 11am R/o Lester K & Dan W
Sunday 24th Oct. C/F 25M 11am R/o Les R
Sunday 31st Oct Work Bee 11am Brass to be sieved!! Targets changed.
If you can't make your r/o duty please arrange/swap with somebody else or let me know.
That's it for now. Tight groups.
Lester K
ISSF Director
Results 2021
Results 2020
Annual Report from Lester
Greetings Club Members.
The ISSF Section has performed well over the past year, with member numbers gradually increasing, & performances getting better as the year progressed.Most of out shooters regularly participate in scheduled matches at least twice per month, but I think some more training exercises before matches would benefit everybody.
Trainees have gradually been getting Cat.'B" licences allocated, but for some it is becoming a long process. Hopefully this will improve in the near future.
I understand one or two of our regular members may be moving on due to consequences of the Covid lockdowns, & while they will be sadly missed, jobs & livelihood must come before sport. I wish them all the best.
Our section is waiting anxiously for the target frame modifications on our range to be completed, & for our 50m frames to be installed. This will give the opportunity for shooters to try out the Free Pistol event. Any further development to have an Airpistol range available would also be much appreciated. Once all range modifications are complete we will consider holding a graded competition.
Lastly, I would hope that after the election our sport will be better represented & looked after.
Tight groups.
Cheers,
Lester K
ISSF Director
The ISSF Section has performed well over the past year, with member numbers gradually increasing, & performances getting better as the year progressed.Most of out shooters regularly participate in scheduled matches at least twice per month, but I think some more training exercises before matches would benefit everybody.
Trainees have gradually been getting Cat.'B" licences allocated, but for some it is becoming a long process. Hopefully this will improve in the near future.
I understand one or two of our regular members may be moving on due to consequences of the Covid lockdowns, & while they will be sadly missed, jobs & livelihood must come before sport. I wish them all the best.
Our section is waiting anxiously for the target frame modifications on our range to be completed, & for our 50m frames to be installed. This will give the opportunity for shooters to try out the Free Pistol event. Any further development to have an Airpistol range available would also be much appreciated. Once all range modifications are complete we will consider holding a graded competition.
Lastly, I would hope that after the election our sport will be better represented & looked after.
Tight groups.
Cheers,
Lester K
ISSF 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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