From: "nigel wells", [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was't going to get involved in this debate but. I support Steve on this. Alex you are way off course. I am a keen shooter. I was fortunate to be able to travel to Europe and Switzerland to compete. I competed in Biathlon both Rifle and Pistol events. In the summer competed all UIT Pistol Events. The ranges at most of these events were built on the side of the tourist courses. providing lots of spectators. 7 national stadiums and purpose built courses in Germany. By the Government I might add. AS we all know Switzerland has a range in every village and town. depending on the size of the village is the size of the range. but they are all there. everybody accepts shooting for what it is. In the comments book in the NRA office. Is a comment something like The noise level caused by the blackpowder shooting on the New Cheyslesmore Range is totally unacceptable and can the shooting committee look into this as a matter of urgency. it was signed by a caravan site owner next to the range. For those of you who are not aware of the changes at Bisley. Cheylesmoor range has been demolished. Rimfire range has been converted to international standard UIT Pistol range and is now called new Cheylesmore. We cannot stick our heads in the sand. we have to get out and promote all shooting sports when and where we can, this does mean building more shooting complexes. We must change the attitude of people not try and hide. Over the past 2 or 3 years it has become increasingly obvious that sometimes us shooters are "our own worst enemies." the way forward to retrieve target shooting, AS is quit obvious at present, they are Olympic sports. Lets promote those and maybe just maybe we will recover pistol target shooting. I could go on Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
