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New Sport

A new sport on the Gisborne scene is pistol shooting and for those interested in the sport, which calls for finesse and accuracy, the club has openings for new members. If you're keen, and steady of hand and mind, give secretary Rod Brown (phone 6989) or president Peter Kingsbeer (5320) a ring for further information.

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A selection of target pistols used by the club. These include .38 revolvers, semiautomatic .22s, and single shot weapons.

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One of the club's top shooters is Norm Brown. He is seen here, competing in the free pistol event, shooting from the 50 metre bay. His spotting scope is an added optional extra, as are his glasses which are especially made for the sport

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Club secretary Rod Brown takes aim on the centre fire duelling range. The targets move on an axis and present a full face image for only three seconds. in that time the pistol has to be raised, aimed and fired.

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Rod Brown preparing targets.

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Shooting from the 50 metre mark in the free pistol event are, from left, Doug Bull, Howard Iles, Bob Harvey, Rod Brown and Norm Brown (obscured).

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Also competing in the same event are, from left, Selwyn Smith, Ray Burgess and Peter Kingsbeer.

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A view of the club's range in the Matokitoki Valley. In front of the shooting bays are the two ranges, the 25 metre on the left, and the 50 metre on the right