Small-bore, STS
Frances Lochtie
2024 Bisley Smallbore National Meeting Report

The 2024 ‘Bisley Week’ Smallbore National Meeting took place at the Lord Roberts Centre between 9 and 17 August. Find out the Scottish competitiors’ achievements in this report from James Peterson, the chair of the Scottish Target Shooting Smallbore group.

2024 Bisley Smallbore National Meeting Report
Frances Lochtie
2024 GB Junior International Event - Day 4 ...

2024 GB Junior International Shooting Event | 5th to 8th August 2024 | Report from Day 4 Thursday 8th August

2024 GB Junior International Event - Day 4 Report
Pistol, Air Guns, STS, Student
Frances Lochtie
2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 3 ...

2024 GB Junior International Shooting Event | 5th to 8th August 2024 | Report from Day 3 Wednesday 7th August

2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 3 Report
Air Guns, Pistol, STS, Student
Frances Lochtie
2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 2 ...

2024 GB Junior International Shooting Event | 5th to 8th August 2024 | Report from Day 2 Tuesday 6th August

2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 2 Report
Air Guns, Pistol, STS, Student
Frances Lochtie
2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 1 ...

2024 GB Junior International Shooting Event | 5th to 8th August 2024 | Report from Day 1 Monday 5th August

2024 Junior International Event - Pistol Day 1 Report

Pistol

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Gun Trader's User Database Hacked - Could This Impact On You? [Update]

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Gun Trader's User Database Hacked - Could This Impact On You? [Update]

We have been made aware that the user database of the popular organisation for peer to peer selling of guns, Gun Trader, has been hacked and therefore information on users has been illegally acquired. It has been reported that Gun Trader has 111,000 users on its database and the information obtained by hackers includes names, addresses, telephone numbers and some GPS location data. 5,500 are reported to have come from Scotland and undoubtedly some will be STS members so we wanted to advise of the implications of this and what safety action should be taken.

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Inspired by Tokyo? Read How to Apply for the 2021-22 STS Performance Programme

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Inspired by Tokyo? Read How to Apply for the 2021-22 STS Performance Programme

STS is pleased to announce that applications for the 2021-22 Performance Programme will be opening on Sunday 1st August 2021. and will close just before midnight on Tuesday 31st August and late applications will not be accepted. We are keen to make sure that no one misses out on this opportunity so please remember:

  • Applications are open to non-STS members (although STS membership must be taken out if accepted on to the programme);

  • Our programme is fully inclusive so we welcome applications from all athletes, including para athletes; and

  • We are also considering applications for Talent Transfer from athletes currently competing in non-Olympic/Paralympic disciplines or events so if you are a talented athlete in a non-ISSF discipline, we still want to hear from you.

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2022 Commonwealth Shooting Championships in India Cancelled

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2022 Commonwealth Shooting Championships in India Cancelled

Following a review of the 2022 Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships scheduled to take place in India, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the event. This comes after careful consideration of several factors, including the continued uncertainty created by the ongoing global pandemic.

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Schools Pistol Championships 2020-21 : Final Results

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School Pistol Championships 2020-21

National Final Results

The 2020-21 Schools Pistol Championships came to an exciting end with the National Final in the last week of May.

Over 100 Finalists across all the regions in the UK shot their National Final competition targets remotely and submitted their scores and targets centrally, in their bid to become the 2020-21 National Champion.

Our Scottish athletes were fantastic with Tara Kane taking the Junior Individual Gold and Lockerbie Academy winning the Junior Team Gold.

Tom MacTaggart was the 4th ranked male in the Intermediate Individual event

Isobel Mactaggart just missed out on a medal and finished 4th overall and 4th ranked female in the Senior Individual event with Hamish McDonald closely behind as 5th overall and first in the male rankings.

Well done to all our Scottish entries for your determination and organisation to take part in the strangeness of the past year.

Read the full British Shooting Report Here……

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STS Publishes Selection Policy for India 2022 Commonwealth Championships

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STS Publishes Selection Policy for India 2022 Commonwealth Championships

STS has today published its Selection Policy for the 2022 Commonwealth Shooting Championships. The Commonwealth Championships is due to take place in India in January 2022, although there are still many details for the event still to be confirmed, however STS wanted to give all shooters guidance on what will be required. The selection window will be running from 1st April to 30th September 2021 to achieve the necessary requirements, however a notification of interest for selection must be declared by non Performance Programme athletes by 31st July 2021. Read the article on the STS website to find out more.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 9 March

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The First Minister provided an update on 9 March 2021 to the Scottish Parliament on COVID-19 and related restrictions. STS has summarised the statement, setting out key changes to permitted outdoor sport and exercise that will come into effect from Friday 12 March 2021.

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Scottish Sport Committed To Being Part of COVID-19 Recovery

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Scottish Sport Committed To Being Part of COVID-19 Recovery

Leading figures from across Scottish sport have met to discuss the continued impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the role the sport sector will play in the nation’s long-term recovery from the pandemic.

Members of the Scottish Governing Bodies Chief Executive Officers Forum were joined by Minister for Public Health and Sport, Mairi Gougeon, and Chief Executive of sportscotland, Stewart Harris, at the virtual meeting.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 23 February

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On 23 February the First Minister provided the Scottish Parliament with an update on COVID-19 and related restrictions. The statement set out indicative dates to return to a system of levels from the last week of April. We wanted to make members aware of the key points, but to note that these dates are all subject to there not being any further setbacks or outbreaks:

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STS Issues Full Guidance for New 5 Level System

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STS Issues Full Guidance for New 5 Level System

STS can confirm that we have now updated our guidance in view of the new Protection Level system implemented by the Scottish Government on 2 November. In this article, we have included the latest full set of guidance notes, as well as updating the information available on the homepage of our website.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 23 October

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Today, 23 October 2020, the First Minister announced a new strategic approach to suppress the coronavirus. This included the announcement of a 5-level system of ‘protections’ (restrictions) which can be applied locally or nationally, depending on the prevalence of the virus.

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Brexit & Shooting: European Firearms Pass Update

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Brexit & Shooting: European Firearms Pass Update

On Friday 23 October STS received an update regarding arrangements for the European Firearms Pass (EFP) ahead of the UK’s exit from the EU so we wanted to advise shooters of the changes that will be coming into force from 1 January 2021.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 7 October

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On Wednesday 7 October, the First Minister made a statement to Scottish Parliament outlining a series of temporary measures intended to stop the rise in coronavirus cases in Scotland. These measures are a mixture of national and regional in scope, that will come into force from 6pm on Friday 9 October for the hospitality changes and 1am Saturday 10 October for all other changes. These measures are to remain in place until to Sunday 25 October inclusive, unless a statement is made prior to them indicating any further change. STS has reviewed these, along with guidance from sportscotland, and tried to communicate the key points which can be found in our website article.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 22 September

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Yesterday the First Minister provided an update setting out a tightening of coronavirus-related restrictions, in response to an increase in the rate of spread of the virus. The priorities mentioned were to save lives and protect health, keep schools open, restart as many non-coronavirus NHS services as possible, and protect jobs by keeping businesses open where possible. The approach announced was more targeted than earlier in the year and did not constitute a return to full lockdown. The steps announced will be reviewed in 3 weeks.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 22 September

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Following the First Minister’s statement at 2.20pm today, we appreciate that there will be many questions left unanswered due to the lack of reference to sport directly, especially as some reference was made in the Prime Minister’s statement earlier but whether these restrictions will be mirrored in Scotland is currently unclear.

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (21 September)

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (21 September)

Our next session is TOMORROW on the topic of Mental First Aid - Knowing the Basics. Mental health is something we all need to take care of because just like our physical health there are times when this is better and times when it is not in the shape we would like it to be. As part of the STS family, it is important we look out for each other. This online course will provide a very basic level of helping to understand mental health, what signs to look out for, and what action you can take, whether it is for yourself, friends and family, or a club member. Our last session, An Introduction to First Aid for Shooting Clubs, was not recorded but we do intend to follow this up with a day-long practical version held face-to-face completed with formal qualifications. This will be scheduled when the environment is safe for us to do so. We will be sure to contact our members when this becomes available.

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COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 10 September

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Yesterday, the First Minister updated Scottish Parliament yesterday on the review of the route map through and out of the pandemic. She noted that while Scotland had successfully suppressed the virus in the summer, confirmed positive case numbers have recently risen. As a result, the criteria have not been met to progress to Phase 4 of the route map. Read on to see what the implications are for shooting…

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (7 September)

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (7 September)

Our next session is TOMORROW on the topic of An Introduction to First Aid for Shooting Clubs. Although shooting is an extremely safe sport, it is possible for accidents to happen, and when the do happen, they can have serious consequences. This, combined with the recent increase in First Aid awareness due to COVID-19, means there is an even greater need to make sure clubs feel they equipped to deal with these matters when they occur. This workshop is an introduction to first aid for shooting clubs, delivered by Bruce Jenner, a trained paramedic but with over 20 years of military and target shooting experience. It is also still possible to access the recording of our last session: Strength and Conditioning Training for Shooters so you can watch this back if you missed it.

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STS Updates Phase 3 Guidance

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STS Updates Phase 3 Guidance

Recently, the First Minister for Scotland provided an update regarding Phase 3 and the changes that were being made to the restrictions in place. The update confirmed that Scotland is progressing well but is not yet ready to move into Phase 4 and therefore Phase 3 is still in force, however some significant changes were introduced that would impact our sport. STS has been working with sportscotland and other sports to clarify and can highlight the following points from the latest announcement.

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Scottish Governing Bodies Forum Statement

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Scottish Governing Bodies Forum Statement

The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum welcomes Monday’s communication from Stewart Harris, CEO, sportscotland announcing the release of a £1.5m COVID Support Fund to support Scotland’s sporting system (Sportscotland set up £1.5m COVID support fund for governing bodies). This timely statement recognises that whilst progress has been made with the re-opening of sports facilities across Scotland, this does not mean a full restart of sport as we know it and that many sports, particularly those reliant on accessing indoor sports facilities for Club training and competition, face a much slower return as local Trusts and leisure operators take a cautious and phased approach to the re-opening of their facilities.

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (31 August)

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STS COVID-19 Webinar Programme Update (31 August)

Our next session is on Tuesday 8 September and will be An Introduction to First Aid for Shooting Clubs. Although shooting is an extremely safe sport, it is possible for accidents to happen, and when the do happen, they can have serious consequences. This, combined with the recent increase in First Aid awareness due to COVID-19, means there is an even greater need to make sure clubs feel they equipped to deal with these matters when they occur. This workshop is an introduction to first aid for shooting clubs, delivered by Bruce Jenner, a trained paramedic but with over 20 years of military and target shooting experience. It is also still possible to access the recording of our last session: Strength and Conditioning Training for Shooters so you can watch this back if you missed it.