NRA Journal - Summer 2004 - National Rifle Association

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONJOURNALSUMMER 2004VOLUME LXXXIII NUMBER 2Published three times a year by theNational Rifle AssociationBisley, National Shooting CentreBrookwood, Surrey GU24 0PBTelephone: 01483 7977770845 1307620 (local rate)Fax: 01483 797285Range Office: 01483 797777 Ext: 152Clay Range Office: 01483 797666E-mail:info@nra.org.ukWebsite:http://www.nra.org.ukChairman:John Jackman FCASecretary General: Glynn AlgerMembership Secretary: Heather WebbManaging Director NSC: Jeremy Staples MRICSDirector of Shooting: Martin Farnan MBE TDFinancial Manager: Michael Blythe FCA LLBDirector of Clays: Sarah BunchEstate Secretary: Sherril DixonEditor:Karen RobertsonEditorial Advisory Panel:Nick Jeffs, Colin Judge, Tony de Launay,Ted Molyneux, Carol Painting, Robert StaffordAdvertising:Print-Rite, 31 Parklands, Freeland,Nr Witney, Oxon OX29 8HXTel/Fax: 01993 881662Material for inclusion in the Journal should be sent to:Karen Robertson36 Baker Avenue, Benson,Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 6EQTel/Fax: 01491 824109E-mail:karen@bang.u-net.comProduction and distribution of the NRA Journal byPrint-Rite, Oxford.Scheduled copy must reach the Editor before:15 September for Winter issue15 January for Spring issueUnscheduled copy at least two weeks before the abovedates.The Editor reserves the right to determine the contents of the NRA Journaland to edit or shorten material for publication. The views expressed bycontributors are not necessarily those of the Publishers. Whilst every careis taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate, thePublishers assume no responsibility for errors. The publication ofadvertisements or editorial relating to firearms or associated requisites isnot a guarantee that such items are endorsed by the NRA. Whilst everycare is taken with advertising the Publishers cannot accept any responsibilityfor any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. Artwork originated by theNRA Journal for its customers will remain under the copyright of the NRAJournal and may only be reproduced with specific permission. Every possiblecare will be taken of manuscripts and photographs but the Publishers cannotaccept responsibility for any loss or damage however caused. The NRAJournal reserves copyright on all material contained in the Journal.CONTENTS2 Notes from the Acting Secretary4 Notes from the Director of Shooting8 Notes from the Managing Director of Bisley10 Forthcoming Tours12 Shooting Discipline Matters16 Regional Matters16 Medical Services at Bisley Camp18 Introducing Glynn Alger19 General Council and Principal CommitteeAttendance20 NRA Open Day22 Clay Pigeon Prospects22 Ibis Rifle Club Meeting23 Quantifying Performance29 Chief National Coach (TR)30 NRA Cadet Coaching Course32 ICFRA - What is it?34 The Three Elcho Shields38 The England Tour to South Africa43 Great Britain Under 25 Team to South Africa47 Great Britain Under 19 Team to South Africa48 Spring Into Action Weekend50 The Entente Cordiale Match53 Spring General Meeting57 Obituaries60 Letters63 Trade Members64 Members’ PageADVERTISERS INDEXibc Beechwood Equipment28 Bisley Pavilion28 Centra51 Norman Clark37 Diverse Trading Companybc Edgar Brothers51 ETSys Electronic Target Systems20 A Ford17 Gehmann UK28 Gun and Sport Shop37 Haring49 HPS Target Rifles Ltdibc Moonstone Systems Ltd15 Proofmark52 Shearwater Insurance Services31 JH Steward (Bisley) Opticians9 Surrey Guns11 Andrew Tucker Jackets13 TWP Designsifc Viking ArmsCover photos:Something for everyone at the recent NRA Open Day.Photos by Karen Robertson.Expected publication datesSpring Last week in FebruarySummer Two months after the Spring General MeetingWinter Between end of October and second week in November1