Pistol Packin' Poppas

The introduction of gas-operated slug pistols into New Zealand has allowed the formation of pistol clubs. The newly-formed club in Nelson already has a good membership and it will undoubtedly grow as it becomes known. An Olympic event, pistol shooting in New Zealand may go even further ahead if the law is relaxed to allow the importation of proper. 22 target pistols. The club is looking forward to the day.

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Who's shooting whom? Max Horton, John Schofield, Len Hall and Maurie Gibbons line up sights on "Photo News" cameraman as he does the same.

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Youngsters, under supervision, are permitted to shoot. Here Brian Hawthorn (12), Anne Gibbons (7) and Garry Mitchell (9) try their luck.

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Club members at a recent shoots

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Dead eye Len Hall has score noted by club president, Ray Mitchell