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3, 4 and 5 shootoff
but most of the teams cleared their issues or had
no choice but to live with it and make the best of
it. Mutango was now becoming crowded as many
South African FT shooters began to arrive with their
families and campers. The atmosphere was that of
a warm welcome and fraternity between the nations
present for the event.
The weather prediction for Friday 26th September
2009 was typical for England. Thunderstorms and
heavy rain hit the area that evening, sending most of
the shooters to their quarters early for a good night’s
rest to be ready for the next day.
Friday 27th September. The morning was chilly,
heavy overcast clouds and a drizzly rainfall. The
sighting-in range opened at 7.00 am and shooters
were pouring in the area to warm-up and make their
final adjustments. The wind was picking up already.
Once you were happy with your set-up, it was time to
take the chronograph test and register. Shooters then
started to line up in groups with everything running
as smooth as silk. By 9.00 am, all the participants
were seated in the Main Hall awaiting the official
opening by the Chief Safety Officer. The expected
safety standards and course set up was explained
in detail, then participants were asked to collect their
score cards and find their buddy. There was some
confusion at first but this was soon settled and better
organized in the coming days. Once you’ve found
your shooting buddy, grab your equipment and start
moving towards the zone and lane according to the
particular course assigned.
At 11 am and on time came the signal to commence.
The World Championship was on. I happened to
1 and 2 shootoff
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