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Silhouette shooting in South Africa
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In this age of gun control laws and anti-gun lobbies, there are still a few opportunities left for a gun owner
to enjoy the use of a firearm. There are several shooting sports bodies where a gun owner can practise the sport of target shooting, in a safe, controlled environment.
Metallic silhouette shooting is one of the only shooting disciplines in which the target reacts to a hit, adding to the enjoyment of the sport. To think it
all started with a handful of bored Mexican bandidos... (read more)
Metallic silhouette shooting is run in the South Africa under the auspices of SAMSSA
(South African Metallic Silhouette Shooting Association).
The sport is governed on a provincial level by the different provincial bodies: Western Province,
Gauteng, Free State and Eastern Province.
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New version of SAMSSA In-house Rules
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An updated version of the SAMSSA In-house Rules is available on the Documents Page.
A few of the highlights:
- Event 29 (Big Bore Rifle Freestyle) has been renumbered to Event 30
- Event 28 (Lever Action Rifle) has been renumbered to Event 29
- Event 28 is now a new item, Small Bore Rifle Unlimited
It was decided on the 2008 AGM to split Event 27 (Small Bore Rifle Open Sights) into 2 items: Event 27 Small Bore Rifle Open Sights, and Event 28 Small Bore Rifle Unlimited.
Event 27 will now be restricted to standard, off-the-shelf type rimfire rifles, i.e. only open, v-type iron sights. Peep sights, cheekplates, shoulder hooks, and other fancy gadgetry are restricted
as per standard IMSSU rules. This was done to afford an even chance to those shooters with standard equipment.
Event 28 has been created to cater for the shooters with the fancier small bore rifles e.g. with peep sights, to also be able to use these guns in a competition.
Please note that although the name says "Unlimited", optical sights are not allowed, only any type of iron sights, including peep sights. Weapons that are eligible under Event 27, are also eligible under Event 28.
Also please re-acquaint yourselves with the rules of Event 22, Air Rifle Open Sights, as there were a few misinterpretations of the rules with the 2008 Nationals. Gas-powered air rifles (either canister
or recharged from compressed air tanks) are NOT allowed, only the spring-loaded type of air rifle. The reasons for this are threefold:
- To afford an even chance to shooters with spring-loaded air rifles.
- The event is shot at the shorter air pistol distances. Gas-powered air rifles will damage the targets.
- Although the power of the gas-powered air rifles can be turned down, there is no way for the RO's to control this, and it is possible for the shooter to increase the power during competition.
Please note that any type of iron sight, including peep sights, are allowed for this event.
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2009 Eastern Province Classic
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The EP Classic will be held at the Koedoeskloof Shooting Range on 17 and 18 July 2009.
Entries should be done through the various Provincial Secretaries please.
Furthermore note that:
1. Entries must please reach EPMSSA on 9 July 2009.
2. A maximum of eight (8) entries per competitor will be allowed from Friday to Saturday.
3. Entry fees are to be collected by the respective clubs/provinces and paid in based on a summary of club’s members entering and events they plan to shoot to EPMSSA as per the following banking details:
Beneficiary: EPMSSA
Bank name: ABSA BANK
Account type: Savings
Beneficiary account number: 9174066228
Beneficiary branch number: 632005
Beneficiary branch name: Despatch
Please follow the link for the entry form and rules.
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2008 Nationals: Results
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The results of the 2008 National Championships are available on the Results Page.
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URGENT: Draft Dangerous Weapons Legislation
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Please read the statement issued by Dianne Kohler-Barnard MP and the draft legislation on the proposed declaration of various devices as dangerous weapons, and the proposed prohibition of carrying these devices in public places, including a public road.
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SAMSSA Aggregate Ranking 2009
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The SAMSSA Aggregate Rankings as at 24 May 2009 are available on the Results page.
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New documents uploaded
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The following documents have been added to the site:
IMSSU Official Sporting rules
SAMSSA Constitution
SAMSSA In-house Rules
Dedicated Sportsman Guidelines and Application Form
The documents are all available here.
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Thank you
| SA National Team members and officials who camped at the Bloemfontein range during the 2006 World Shoot, wish to thank Lutzville Cape Diamond Vineyards
for their generous sponsorship of Bat's Rock Ruby Cabernet. |
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Sponsorships welcome
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Contact the secretary for more information.
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