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 January 2020
Happy New Year ISSF members,
You will all have received Robert's January email that the range is open & members are able to shoot and get an attendance on Sundays. I am also scheduling a match on Thursday 7th Jan., & 14th Jan., starting at 4.30pm. as well as Sundays 17th & 24th Jan. We need range officers available. I will do the Thursdays; if nominated R/O's are not available on the Sundays, & no others are available, then the match cannot go ahead, but members can do some training.
We are also losing another of our ISSF members. Rhys W is moving to Invercargill very soon. He is a good friend & valued member of our ISSF team and will be sadly missed. Rhys, we wish you all the best on your new journey to the South, & hope to see you on our range now & again in the future. Good luck.
Programme for January 2021:
Thursday 7th Jan Std Pistol 4.30pm R/o Lester K; all ISSF members.
Thursday 14th Jan Std Pistol 4.30pm R/o Lester K; all ISSF members.
Sunday 17th Jan Std Pistol 11am R/o Craig S; all ISSF members.
Sunday 24th Jan C/F 25m 11am R/o Brett Mc; all ISSF members.
Sunday 31st Jan WORKING BEE from 10am
Clean-up range, change targets, lube/grease turning bars on the target frames; re-install the turning bar between frames 1 & 2( targets 1 to 10); also Taane was going to re-paint the target frames; this can be done at any time, but if at the working bee, then bring a paint brush & give him some help. Thanks Taane.
That's all for now. We need more r/o's, so hope more Cat 'B''s are issued soon.
All the best for 2021.
Tight Groups,
Lester K
ISSF Director
You will all have received Robert's January email that the range is open & members are able to shoot and get an attendance on Sundays. I am also scheduling a match on Thursday 7th Jan., & 14th Jan., starting at 4.30pm. as well as Sundays 17th & 24th Jan. We need range officers available. I will do the Thursdays; if nominated R/O's are not available on the Sundays, & no others are available, then the match cannot go ahead, but members can do some training.
We are also losing another of our ISSF members. Rhys W is moving to Invercargill very soon. He is a good friend & valued member of our ISSF team and will be sadly missed. Rhys, we wish you all the best on your new journey to the South, & hope to see you on our range now & again in the future. Good luck.
Programme for January 2021:
Thursday 7th Jan Std Pistol 4.30pm R/o Lester K; all ISSF members.
Thursday 14th Jan Std Pistol 4.30pm R/o Lester K; all ISSF members.
Sunday 17th Jan Std Pistol 11am R/o Craig S; all ISSF members.
Sunday 24th Jan C/F 25m 11am R/o Brett Mc; all ISSF members.
Sunday 31st Jan WORKING BEE from 10am
Clean-up range, change targets, lube/grease turning bars on the target frames; re-install the turning bar between frames 1 & 2( targets 1 to 10); also Taane was going to re-paint the target frames; this can be done at any time, but if at the working bee, then bring a paint brush & give him some help. Thanks Taane.
That's all for now. We need more r/o's, so hope more Cat 'B''s are issued soon.
All the best for 2021.
Tight Groups,
Lester K
ISSF Director
Results
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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