Individual and Team medals won by Scottish shooters at the Junior International 2022 at Bisley
British Shooting Schools Championships - Entries Open for 2022-23
Summary of Scottish Performances at the NRA 2022 Imperial Meeting
Inspired by the Summer of Performance Sport? Apply for the 2022-23 STS Performance Programme
STS is pleased to announce that applications for the 2022-23 Performance Programme are now being accepted as of today, 1st August 2022 and will close just before midnight on 31st August 2022. 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.
Scottish Pistol Shooters Compete for Medals at Novi Sad 2022
Scottish Firearms Bodies Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Support
On 28 July 2022, a leaflet providing information on mental health support for firearms license holders has been released by members of the Scottish Firearms Licensing Practitioners Group. The group is composed of organisations who represent those with shooting interests in Scotland, the Scottish Government and Police Scotland. The leaflet aims to highlight the support that is available to certificate holders (as well as their family, friends and fellow club members) and outlines to people with concerns how they can seek help. Read on to find out more…
Shooting Australia Calls for Shooting Community to Get Behind 'Shoot for the Games 2026' Campaign
On 20 July Shooting Australia launched a social media campaign entitled ‘Shoot for the Games 2026’ as the next step in Shooting’s bid to be included in the Victoria (VIC) 2026 Commonwealth Games. STS calls upon its members to get behind this campaign and share the key messages where possible, using the hashtags #ShootForTheGames2026 and #commonwealthgames2026 and tagging @CommGamesAus to show the support the movement is getting.
Scots Fight for Medals at the 2022 British Commonwealth Rifle Club Championships
Due to the fact the British Commonwealth Rifle Club (BCRC) Championships, held at Bisley on the 2-3 July, was only two weeks before the National Championships and shot with the same ammunition, it meant most of the UK top shots attend the meeting, including Canadian and Australian athletes that had reached Bisley early specifically to shoot in this meeting. Read on to see how the Scottish athletes got on in such a tough field…
Report from Full Bore 2022 Scottish Open
The annual Full Bore Scottish Meeting is held on the Jubilee Range on the Duke of Atholl’s estate in Blair Atholl. It is one of the most scenic ranges in the world, but is famed for its very confusing winds, which often bemuse the firers, particularly at the longer ranges of 900 and 1000 yards. Nonetheless, it always attracts some very strong shooters from England and Northern Ireland, so the meeting was once again fully subscribed. Read on to see how competitors fared at this year’s Scottish Open…
West of Scotland Compete in the Full Bore Inter Counties Weekend at Bisley
West of Scotland were the only region from Scotland to be represented in the NRA Inter County competition this year, taking place over the 11-12 June 2022 at Bisley. It is several years since the West could muster a team of 8 firers, as they usually could only shoot in the junior event for teams of 4 firers. However, this year they had a full team of 8 firers and two target coaches and, on paper, a team capable of a good result. Read on to see how the team got on…
BSSRA Schools National Match (Postal) 2022 Results
Entries Open for the Scottish 50m Pistol Championships 2022
Keith White Wins Gold at WSPS GRAND PRIX in HILLSDALE, USA
With the continued development of Para Trap, USA Shooting stepped up to the mark and hosted the USA’s inaugural WSPS Para Trap event at Hillsdale. The Grand Prix took place in early May 2022, at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Centre at Hillsdale College, Michigan. Shooters from around the world travelled to the event, and Scotland was represented by Keith White, GB Para Trap Shooter and member of the STS performance programme. Read on…
JSPC and Scotland at Bisley for PHOENIX 2022
Entries Open for Smallbore 50m Summer Series - Grand Prix 3
Colin McEachran MBE
It is with great regret that STS can confirm the sad passing of Colin McEachran on 21 May 2022. Colin was a true servant and promoter of shooting, leaving a positive and friendly impression with all of those who had the pleasure of working with and shooting alongside Colin. His infectious love for the sport was impossible to ignore and not catch when you spent time with Colin. The sympathies of everyone at STS goes to Colin’s family, friends and all those who knew him.
Colin was the inaugural winner of the Bob Aitken Service to Shooting Award in 2017 so we felt it was fitting to re-share this summary of his considerable involvement and contribution to not just shooting, but Scottish sport over more than 50 years…follow this link to read the summary.
Clyde Valley Pistol Club - NRA Range Safety Officer Course
Jim Mudie
Scout Leader Training Course - A First for Scottish Target Shooting
Derek Wild
Mr Derek Wild, School Staff Instructor Master in Charge of Shooting Glasgow Academy (Retired 1997), sadly passed away on 11 April 2022. The funeral service will take place at Craigton Crematorium on Thursday 21st April 2022 at 1.30pm. All friends welcome.