Shooters compete in annual IPSC day and night shoot near Trichardt
Different techniques were used by the shooters during the night shoot, with some using pistol-mounted lights/lasers, handheld lights, night sights and red dot sights.
The Teks Shooting Club held its annual IPSC day/night shoot on July 2 and had shooters compete in nine stages of which four stages were during the day and five stages at night.
Each stage was designed to test each shooter’s capabilities in different scenarios concerning the balance of accuracy, power and speed.
During the night stages, shooters had to shoot either using only the ambient light that was provided or with their own pistol mounted or handheld light which creates a whole new challenge as opposed to shooting during daytime.
Practical pistol shooters enjoy the challenge of shooting at night and could see whether their skills are as effective at night as during the day.
Different techniques were used by the shooters during the night shoot, with some using pistol-mounted lights/lasers, handheld lights, night sights and red dot sights.
“Important factors to consider shooting at night are whether you are able to keep the same level of accuracy due to the fact that it is much harder to see your sights, the effect the muzzle blast and smoke has and of course being able to see the target at which you are aiming at,” said Aron Theron, of the Teks Shooting Club.
Theron went on to say that shooting at night is an important skill that all pistol owners must-have.
“It was interesting to see some of the shooters’ skills and/or lack thereof in the challenging conditions by shooting at night,” said Theron.
Results of the day shoot – Production Division:
In first place was Arno Theron, followed by Abrie Preller in second and third place Ruan van Heerden.
Day shoot – Standard Division:
Neels van der Westhuizen won with Zulkifaar Mohamed in second place and third place was Frikkie van Zyl.
Day shoot – Production Optics Division:
Claiming first place was Hendrik Engelbrecht. Second place went to Riaan Weideman while Martin van Zyl claimed the third spot.
Day shoot – PCC Division:
In first place was Kobus de Wet. He was followed by Jannie Adams in second place.
Night shoot – Production Division (modified):
First place was Abrie Preller followed by second place Aron Theron and third place Andrian Dreyer.
Night shoot – Standard Division:
Kuba Parteka won. Marek Peszka followed in second place.
Night shoot – Production Optics Division:
Riaan Weideman won, with Jannie Adams in second and Ridwaan Patel in third place.
Night shoot – PCC Division:
Claiming the first-place spot was Kobus de Wet.
Night Shoot – Modified Division:
In first place was Hilfred Siebrits.
Teks Shooting Club invites all practical shooters to join them to test their shooting skills or just to have some fun.
The club hosts a club shoot every month and interested people can contact Jan Strydom, chairman, on 071 883 7190.
You can also visit the website on https://teksshootingclub.co.za or Facebook page for more information.
