Shoot-Out!

The annual competition for the Army v. Police Shooting Trophy took place at the Sponge Bay Range on November 4. The Army team won by 121 points to 87. The shooting was conducted over varying ranges, from a number of different positions.

The victorious Army team is, from left, in front, R. McClutchie, G. Jenkins, M. Rangihuna and T. Shields. At back, R. Batzloff, G. Grant, A. Hunt and T. Kingi.

Ron Batzloff shooting his last round on the 25 metre mark.

Interested shooters see for themselves the results of their efforts, at the butts.

W02 Geo. Hokianga controls the first round of the shoot from the 200 metre mark.

Mike Whitehead takes careful aim. He is shooting for the Police team.

Marking and repairing targest is WO1 Robert O'Brien.

The runners-up were, from left, in front, Gary McKenzie, Laurie Naden, Bill Stuart and Geoff Laing. At back, Peter Bradley, Terry Ward, Graeme Cushing and Mike Whitehead.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 234 : December 5, 1973

Shoot-Out!