For those not yet aware, Wales have announced that they will host a Commonwealth Shooting Federation (European Division) (otherwise known as CSFED) competition in September 2022. The shooting programme is extensive and STS is seeking expressions of interest from athletes with a desire to be considered for selection in the events listed not currently supported by the performance programme. For clarity, read on…
Important Notice - Scottish 10m Air Pistol & Rifle Championships - Suspension of Bookings
In the afternoon of 27 January 2022 STS received a communication from Napier University stating that due to the impact of COVID on staff availability, it has impaired their ability to open the facility for the length of time originally booked, and therefore the ability of STS to deliver the 2022 Scottish Air Pistol & Rifle Championships. STS has taken the decision to temporarily suspend bookings until such time as a solution can be found. Read on…
STS Staff Availability over the Festive Season
2021 has been a difficult and relentless year for everyone so we hope members respect the fact that the STS staff will be taking a well deserved break over the festive season. After 17 December all STS staff will be on leave for the festive season. Read on to find out where to direct enquiries during this time…
Police Scotland Advises Clubs with Renewals Due in 2022 to Submit Applications Early
RESULTS! Colmsliehill GP5 plus 10m Air Rifle and Air Pistol GP1
Scots Shine at 2021 Welsh Airgun Championships
Target Technique - Baptism of Fire
HSE Launches Call for Evidence to Assess Risks of Lead in Ammunition
The Health and Safety Executive are gathering information and evidence to support the development of a UK REACH restriction dossier (report) on risks to the environment and human health of the use of lead in ammunition (projectiles) in all areas of the Great Britain (Military and non-civilian use of ammunition is excluded). STS wanted to bring this to the attention of the shooting community. The call for evidence closes on 22 October 2021. A link to find out more and submit a response to the call for evidence online can be found in the article on the STS website.
Deadline Approaches for Antique Firearms Law Change
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.
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.
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.
Schools Pistol Championships 2020-21 : Final Results
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.
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.
COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 9 March
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.
COVID-19: First Minister's Statement on 23 February
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:
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.