The first  national shooting competition for the season 2011-2012 was organised by the Malta Air-Rifle and Pistol Shooting Club at the MSSF indoor Airgun Shooting Range in Bidnija last Saturday.

After a short summer break several shooters took part in this first competition.

In the Men’s Air-pistol event, Ray Cacciattolo took this shoot by storm when he registered a good win with a score of 543/600 points for first place. He was followed in second place by the ever-improving Stephen Vassallo with a personal best score of 537/600 points. In third place, Martin Grech obtained a score of 480/600 points.

In the Ladies Air-Pistol event, Eleanor Bezzina continued in her unbeatable streak by registering a top score of 373/400 to win the event ahead of Josette Calleja who also achieved a personal best score of 331/400 points.

In the Air-Rifle event there was the return of veteran Lawrence Darmanin who won this shoot with a score of 536/600 points ahead of youngster Charlo Chircop who obtained a score of 515/600 points. Gozitan shooter Romeo Zuber scored 497 points for a merited third placing. Austin Vella ended in fourth place with a score of 445 points. 

Gino Galea refereed these competitions and was assisted by John Galea and Bernardette Chircop.

The next competition will be held on Saturday 22 October. Those twho are interested to join the club or take part in the shooting competitions can visit the MARPSC website: www:maltashooting.com