Shotgun

Scottish Para Trap Athletes Set Sights On Future Paralympic Success

Scottish Para Trap Athletes Set Sights On Future Paralympic Success

Scotland had 3 members in a team of 15 para trap shooters selected to represent Great Britain at the first Para-Trap World Cup held in Italy from 12 – 17 September 2017. Michael Drever is one of only two British men in the section for Para trap athletes with upper limb impairments. He was joined by fellow Scots Allan Ritchie and Keith Shields

First stop Glasgow, as Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Arrives in Scotland

First stop Glasgow, as Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Arrives in Scotland

The Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) arrived in Scotland today, the 42nd stop on its global tour, ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia. As hosts of the last Games in 2014, Glasgow was the first place to give the Baton a huge warm Scottish welcome, as it visited a range of youth and community projects with a strong focus on Games legacy.

STS Announces Team for the Commonwealth Shooting Championships

STS Announces Team for the Commonwealth Shooting Championships

Scottish Target Shooting is pleased to announce the team that will be representing Scotland at the 2017 Commonwealth Shooting Federation Championships taking place in Brisbane at the Belmont Shooting Complex from 30 October to 7 November. Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected and confirmed their attendance:

Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay Celebrations in Scotland Announced

Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay Celebrations in Scotland Announced

Team Scotland has revealed an exciting five-day programme of events and celebrations which will be held around the country, to mark the visit of the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) on its global tour, ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia. In Scotland from 22-26 August 2017, the presence of the Baton will bring Gold Coast 2018 one step closer for athletes and supporters, as Team Scotland aims for its best ever medal haul at an overseas Games. Read on...

Safeguarding in Sport Survey

Safeguarding in Sport Survey

With recent media attention on safeguarding in sport sportscotland, Disclosure Scotland, Volunteer Scotland and Children 1st are conducting a survey to identify the knowledge and awareness of safeguarding in sport. Scottish Target Shooting fully supports this pieces of work as it will positively influence safeguarding training and support for those working with children and ultimately help to protect children in our sport.

Scottish Athletes Named in Great Britain Team

Scottish Athletes Named in Great Britain Team

Congratulations to a number of athletes from Scottish Target Shooting named in the Great Britain team for the European Championships in Baku from 21 July to 4 August 2017. Scotland will have a total of 7 athletes appearing at the Championships, with 3 in the rifle events and a further 4 in the shotgun events. The athletes and competitions they have been entered in are listed below.

Success for Linda Pearson at the Green Cup

Success for Linda Pearson at the Green Cup

There was success for the Double Trap Shooters at the Green Cup in Todi, Italy. Linda Pearson won Silver on Saturday 13 May and was the highest scoring lady on the Sunday with a Commonwealth Games consideration score of 91. Calum Fraser narrowly missed the men's final with a Commonwealth Games consideration score of 135, and achieved a further score of 132 on the Sunday.

STS AGM 2017 - Nominations for AMG Chairs

STS AGM 2017 - Nominations for AMG Chairs

Scottish Target Shooting will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3rd June 2017 at 1.30pm. The location and programme is currently being finalised and will be released shortly.

We are now seeking nominations from the membership - it is possible to self-nominate or for a nomination be made by someone else, as long as the nominee's permission has been obtained.

Scottish Multi-discipline Shooting Championships

Scottish Multi-discipline Shooting Championships

West Atholl Rifle Club assisted by Blair Atholl Gun Club and Blair Atholl Small-bore Rifle Club will again be hosting the Scottish Multi-discipline Shooting Championships at the Jubilee Range, Blair Atholl on 14th May, 2017.

Competitors will be ranked in each event and the rankings added together to determine the overall winner and team winners. The event will not be squadded so competitors may choose when to shoot each event between 9.30 and 3.30. Depending on entries some events may close earlier.

The day will be an official “guest day” for both West Atholl Rifle Club and Blair Atholl Small-bore Rifle Clubs which will allow competitors without their own rifles to use club rifles under one to one supervision.

Consultation on Firearms Licensing Fees - STS Response and Templates for Members

Consultation on Firearms Licensing Fees - STS Response and Templates for Members

Scottish Target Shooting encourages all club and individual members to respond to the Home Office consultation closing at 5.30pm on 9 March 2017. To help, a copy of the STS response and template responses have been provided.