New org in Ireland

Grizzly 45

Target Shotgun Assoc of Ireland.

https://shotgun.ie/

Mr.Flibble

Lovely looking range they've got, but won't it fall foul of the not-having-ammo-near-a-puddle rule?

otmmyboy2

That is indeed a nifty looking range.

I would be interested to see what courses of fire they might set up.

slipperyox

No mention on their site where they are located.

tudderone

I'm sure @Clivej will know where they are, he is big into that sport. It looks good, i'd be interested in having a go.

Wadi14

Don't be fooled by the pics looks like South African ranges, just a wee bit outside the travel restrictions at the mo lol.
Good dedicated bunch of lads and they know how to shoot, good luck to them with this fairly new discipline to Ireland.

jb88

I need to remind myself that I along with Gerry Conlon and Clive were shooting Target shotgun competitively in Bisley for Ireland at the Phoenix event, long before we ever heard of these guys.

That being said Dean did offer me some advice on the firing line once, but I think the RO was more shocked asking me who he thought this guy was offering advice on the firing line. Its funny how things evolve.

BSA International

They mention "courses". Hopefully not another attempt to get cash from shooters just to participate?

tudderone

BSA International wrote: »

They mention "courses". Hopefully not another attempt to get cash from shooters just to participate?

Cool if they want to offer courses, a big no-no if they want to exclusively give courses. EG. You cannot shoot unless we say so, ala scovi.

clivej

Oh the pain of it all, and me having just sold both my target shotgun firearms and equipment. A nicer bunch of guy's it would be hard to find. They will give you all the info you could ever need (until you start getting good and beating them, then you'd only get abuse )
I think their club range would be The Midlands. With competitions being held at some of the NASRPC national events.
A great discipline to get into and a nice big hole in the targets.

Ok the disciplines shot are mainly the same as the Gallery Rifle competitions. With both pump and semi-auto.
T&P1, Multi Target, Embassy Cup, and 100y and 200y.

You will need a restricted shotgun that holds at least 6 slug cartridges, and has some sort of a sight on top red dot, or telescopic with low magifcation.

badaj0z

Will we see a Bench Rest variation of this discipline?

slipperyox

badaj0z wrote: »

Will we see a Bench Rest variation of this discipline?

not more guys looking at wind flags:p

clivej

badaj0z wrote: »

Will we see a Bench Rest variation of this discipline?

Wouldn't think so. Benchrest is 22lr only. Sure the slug is the size of the target

Grizzly 45

tudderone wrote: »

Cool if they want to offer courses, a big no-no if they want to exclusively give courses. EG. You cannot shoot unless we say so, ala scovi.

One course I did with them was an introduction to the sport in the Midlands about 3 years ago which covered the guns, positions, course of fire,etc. Was buckshee gratis and for nowt. So couldn't see that changing much if you want to get folks into the sport.

freddieot

I did the same course Grizz. Nice gang of lads and personally learned a lot. I've got a 1301 since then so will be giving it a whirl, once the imprisonment is over....

I have to say I got the impression they were just in it for the love of the game so to speak, not for making money off the back of it.

Providing a course is a formal way of making sure everyone is on the same page from a safety and also competition rules and course of fire format perspective. Again, I have no issue with that as long as any cost is just to cover running expenses etc.

I remember one of the best things about IPSC was that the guys next to you, no matter how much varied experience they had, were sure to have done the exact same basic training course. That adds a comfort feel whether shooting 9mm, 223 or in this case Slugs.