Scots Fight for Medals at the 2022 British Commonwealth Rifle Club Championships

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

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 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…

Keith White Wins Gold at WSPS GRAND PRIX in HILLSDALE, USA

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…

Colin McEachran MBE

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.

CSF(ED) Wales 2022 - Expressions of Interest

CSF(ED) Wales 2022 - Expressions of Interest

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…