THE Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) proudly hosted its Steel Challenge Tier 1 Match at Camp Stephenson Range, Timehri on Sunday, April 7th, 2024.

The event not only showcased the skill and precision of seasoned shooters but also celebrated the presence of new participants who added excitement and diversity to the competition.

And when the dust settled, it was Pravesh Harry who won ahead of Ryan McKinnon and Andrew Phang in the limited division while Imran Khan finished ahead of Rajiv Latchana and Raphael DeGroot in the production division.

The match kicked off with opening remarks from Match Director, Dr. Pravesh Harry, who warmly welcomed participants, including newcomers eager to test their skills. Following Dr. Harry’s remarks, Range Master, Mr. Ryan McKinnon, provided essential safety briefings, ensuring that all shooters, both experienced and new, understood the importance of safety protocols.

Featuring three challenging stages – Accelerator, The Pendulum, and “We own ting” – the competition provided a thrilling experience for shooters of all levels. As shooters were organised in a shooting order and took turns on each stage, spectators and competitors alike were treated to tense moments and exciting displays of marksmanship.

The competition requirements were straightforward, allowing shooters to focus on their performance. Participants assumed their positions in a 3 feet square shooting box, with hands above their shoulders. Upon the beep of the electronic timer, shooters drew their firearms and aimed at the targets, with the timer stopping once the stop plate was hit.

Stats Officer for the match, Dr. Pravesh Harry, diligently compiled and released the results, highlighting the outstanding performances of both seasoned shooters and newcomers. Beautiful trophies were presented by Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, one of the Directors of the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation, to the deserving winners in both the Limited and Production divisions.

In the Limited Division, the top three winners were:

1. Pravesh Harry (61.10 seconds)
2. Ryan McKinnon (66.34 seconds)
3. Andrew Phang (96.63 seconds)

In the Production Division, the top three winners were:

1. Imran Khan (92.20 seconds)
2. Rajiv Latchana (99.36 seconds)
3. Raphael DeGroot (108.15 seconds)

The Board of Directors extends their commendations to the Match Directors, Range Master, Stats Officer, Range Officers, and all the shooters for ensuring the success and efficiency of the event. Special thanks are also extended to the Guyana Defence Force, Chief of Staff, Commissioner of Police, OC, ranks of TSU, Armoury, Guyana Police Force, the Media, and GSSF members for their unwavering support in promoting steel challenge shooting locally. (Press Release)