Yet again the Club struck lucky with more excellent weather for shooting as we bade farewell to July and welcomed the arrival of August. These two full days of shooting were preceded, on the Thu, by a smaller session organized by David Calvert for some long-range practice and short-range grouping… Continue reading
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all guest days for 2020 were cancelled.
Planning for 2021 is in progress and some events have been arranged. – See Calendar.
If you wish to arrange a Guest Event in 2021 please contact our event organised, Chris Hockley to discuss possible options and available dates. Continue reading
RAFTRC members were back on the ranges on Sunday as the recent guidelines allowing outdoor sport (socially distanced, of course!) took effect. The morning started at 300 yds with several members from the Caribbean tour although the weather was vastly different! Having become accustomed to the sunshine whilst on tour… Continue reading
For the latest information from the NRA please click here. Due to the unprecedented situation surrounding the corona virus, all of the RAF TRC matches are currently cancelled. The NRA, in accordance with UK Government guidelines, are slowly opening up the ranges in a limited capacity for individuals shooting… Continue reading
The Tour manager, Karen Ryan organized a group purchase of Jersey Firearms Permits, booked the hotel and arranged transport in shared private cars. The advance party, Paul and Marian Bailey, set sail for RAFTRC’s annual Tour to Jersey 4 days prior to the main party. This gave them the opportunity… Continue reading
Sunday 8 September saw the RAFTRC take on the London and Middlesex Rifle Association, a conflicting match with the UKCAF being held at the same time saw the availability of RAF shooters reduced however the RAFTRC still managed to field an extremely competitive team. Conditions started well during the short… Continue reading
Luckman won the men’s individual full-bore rifle Queen’s Prize as team-mate Parag Patel clinched the bronze medal. It was Luckman’s second gold after he and Patel, 42, retained their Queen’s Prize pairs title earlier in the week. Australia’s Jim Bailey finished just behind Luckman and took the silver.… Continue reading
Ian Mollan ran the weekend with some assistance first thing in the morning from Neil Moxon, Jim Lindsay and Dave Niblett. Mike Jenvey reported that conditions were cold and muddy but winds were generally light. After some practice at long and short range, the main competition started with a match at short range against Bullet Lodge Continue reading
