brown dog Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 The grudge stuff is peculiar: egos. I hear the Oceania Precision Rifle Confederation is much the same; one long dogfight between the team captains of the French Polynesia and Tokelau teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Be good to see anything ‘take off’ but it does seem to have the air of grandiose about it 😉 Lot of Rule’s but I could not see a basic statement of what the aim of the sport was - an executive summary if you want, but might have missed it? As others have said ‘who’ sorts any UK entrance out? Not sure the recent fuss associated with this type of shooting sport in the UK will be easy to get over (unfortunately 😕) so would need to be completely impartial. It would be a shame if they miss the opportunity to make it all a bit more ‘skill’’ orientated as opposed to ( and pointed out) 20 + pound rifles with a further 10-15 pounds of added bags/weight and then tripod. Just dam silly way to go about a sport that’s supposed to be more mobile and adaptable, but that’s just me. Yup, Satterlee’s in there but he’s only been involved in this sport ‘post gaming’ era so has missed the more fun side of things. Anything with sponsorship is buggered. You no longer have a level playing field and people have to game it as they need to keep their sponsors happy. Only time will tell how it all pans out 🤷🏼♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Shooters are described as athletes , like gymnasts or like darts players ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Moorlander said: Shooters are described as athletes , like gymnasts or like darts players ? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Moorlander said: Shooters are described as athletes , like gymnasts or like darts players ? It looks like an ego trip for certain types of shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, terryh said: Be good to see anything ‘take off’ but it does seem to have the air of grandiose about it 😉 Lot of Rule’s but I could not see a basic statement of what the aim of the sport was - an executive summary if you want, but might have missed it? As others have said ‘who’ sorts any UK entrance out? Not sure the recent fuss associated with this type of shooting sport in the UK will be easy to get over (unfortunately 😕) so would need to be completely impartial. It would be a shame if they miss the opportunity to make it all a bit more ‘skill’’ orientated as opposed to ( and pointed out) 20 + pound rifles with a further 10-15 pounds of added bags/weight and then tripod. Just dam silly way to go about a sport that’s supposed to be more mobile and adaptable, but that’s just me. Yup, Satterlee’s in there but he’s only been involved in this sport ‘post gaming’ era so has missed the more fun side of things. Anything with sponsorship is buggered. You no longer have a level playing field and people have to game it as they need to keep their sponsors happy. Only time will tell how it all pans out 🤷🏼♂️ Its a commercial operation by the looks of it so the aim will of course be to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 38 minutes ago, Moorlander said: Its a commercial operation by the looks of it so the aim will of course be to make money. Nowt wrong with that as long as it's fair, equitable and honest and not just some ego-trip bullshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 But heaven forbid it’s spoken about on any other website other than the official website forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 13 hours ago, Scotch_egg said: But heaven forbid it’s spoken about on any other website other than the official website forum... I had heard that through "range gossip" about their old set up , the PRL ( is that finished now ?) , it makes you wonder what they have to hide . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtWud6BRh4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This was just sent to me which would start to potentially explain animosity. Seems a funny going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, Gandy said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtWud6BRh4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This was just sent to me which would start to potentially explain animosity. Seems a funny going on. So you have to be ‘approved’ by a self appointed governing body before you can be considered as acceptable 🤭🤔 yup, that’d certainly put a burr under the odd saddle 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 This is petty and embarrassing for us UK shooters. Airing that kind of non-sense on public forums and facebook pages is pretty childish. It undermine the credibility of the sport. If a shooter or shooters don’t like something or someone, vote with your feet. Unattended events will die without all this backstabbing and sh@t-talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, terryh said: So you have to be ‘approved’ by a self appointed governing body before you can be considered as acceptable 🤭🤔 yup, that’d certainly put a burr under the odd saddle 😉 Hense my original comments on this subject ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Brushy said: This is petty and embarrassing for us UK shooters. Airing that kind of non-sense on public forums and facebook pages is pretty childish. It undermine the credibility of the sport. If a shooter or shooters don’t like something or someone, vote with your feet. Unattended events will die without all this backstabbing and sh@t-talking. Tim, This is not me ‘back stabbing’ at all. It is the fact that a couple of people, who have limited international experience and a bit of UK, have created their own ‘GB’ Governing body which is now saying others have to be approved by them to be eligible to shoot. IMHO this is fundamentally wrong, I acknowledge your view and comment but this is a public shooting forum. If you have a link to the GBPRA’s board or organisers, its statements of objectives could you post this please as I can find nothing, which is strange for a national organisation - now this ‘is’ me being cynical As you know me I hope you can see my point and I’m not a troll 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Its looking corrupt before its got off the ground , an organisation`s /association`s members need to be able nominate and vote its committee in otherwise its just a commercial operation with no more credibility or say in how a sport is run than any other business does , clarity and openness are essential in the running of any club/association/organisation , they should also be not for profit, just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 I think Terry hits the nail firmly on the head here with the last post People have voted with their feet firmly and squarely on “prl” choosing to compete in the Send it Series instead (no prima donas, no egos, no bolloxs, just fun shooting with like minded folk who can give and take banter Long may that continue Fair competition for all attending , no pre match shooting the course, no insider knowledge, no trips to johnny Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hey Terry, It’s not directed at you or anyone particularly - just a general comment on the state of play. I have no affiliations with any group or shooters or organisations. I like to shoot with the club (let’s hope covid sods off soon,eh! ), at Bisley or with the PRL. I’d also happily go north again for the Diggle PR shoot or attend the SIS shoots too. I’ve not yet attended a SIS yet but I’d certainly like to have a crack. I (personally) just feel some folks are putting there hands up and trying to forge ahead and provide opportunities for shooters. People can support or attend whatever events they wish. If another group or groups feel that they can do a better job then they will attract the shooters and the situation will change by a process of evolution. Again, just my views.... Fingers crossed we can shoot together again soon and discuss when on the firing line.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 41 minutes ago, Brushy said: I (personally) just feel some folks are putting there hands up and trying to forge ahead and provide opportunities for shooters. People can support or attend whatever events they wish. If another group or groups feel that they can do a better job then they will attract the shooters and the situation will change by a process of evolution. I’m known to Terry so aren’t a troll either but I just wonder if people are actually trying to forge ahead? seems odd self appointed people are now in control that’s all? Hear what your saying about how it’s played out in public but I’d want to know what’s going on in truth to enable me to make an informed decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thick question: Why is BAIRS called BAIRS? 🤔 I'm sure there's an extra intended amusement/ dig hidden there, but I don't know what. Anyone? I've no dog in any of this, but it does seem an odd carry-on, especially the 'democratic' part .... not sure who they think they represent. Parallel universe? (And disappointed no one got my French Polynesia joke earlier 😂😭) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 BD If it makes you feel any better I did work on the French Polynesia bit but failed - you might have to explain 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, terryh said: BD If it makes you feel any better I did work on the French Polynesia bit but failed - you might have to explain 😔 Your not alone Terry but I’d put it down to being a northerner without culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 I think this may have something to do with NRA approval and getting representation as a discipline on the NRA general council which can give access to funding for overseas shooting. Just a guess....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Or are the island and French Polynesia one in the same???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, TSG said: I think this may have something to do with NRA approval and getting representation as a discipline on the NRA general council which can give access to funding for overseas shooting. Just a guess....... No, its nothing to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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