Shoot Programs

The Warren Gun Club hosted the 19^th year of the Ernie Wills Memorial Shoot on the 14^th.44 shooters travelled from afar to contest this major day of shooting for the Warren Gun Club.

The ‘Ernie Wills Memorial Trophy’ is won by the most consistent shooter of the day, and this year was won by local shooter Rodney Anderson shooting a 131/135 for the day.
Rodney was fortunate to win a lovely commemorative glass and cash for his efforts, as well as being presented the memorial cup by Ernie’s brother Mark and sister in law Deb, who had travelled from Nelson Bay especially to attend the occasion.
The club would like to sincerely thank the Wills family for continuing to support this event, and letting us have the honour of contesting a major shoot in the name of ‘Ern’, who was a great and valued club member.

Winner Rodney Anderson, Deb and Mark Wills and President Don Williamson.

(Ernie Wills pictured above- back row, 3rd from the left)

During the day, the main event the Double Barrel Championship was hotly contested, with Orange CTC shooter David Player winning following a very brief shoot-off. David also received a lovely commemorative glass and cash for the win.

Following a lovely dinner provided by the Warren Gun Club, the club then hosted the NSW Western Zone Night Double Rise Championship. This event was contested by 36 shooters, with Steven Walker from Arnhem Gun Club taking the win.
Steve shot an impressive 28 from 30 clays, in very trying conditions – as it was blowing a gale.
Thank you to all shooters and spectators, who made the day so enjoyable.

Other winners during the day were:

Ernie Wills High Gun

OA Winner – Rodney Anderson (Warren Gun Club)
AA Grade – Ross Morris (Cobar CTC)
A Grade – John Wild (Warren Gun Club)
B Grade – Graeme Patten (Warren Gun Club)
C Grade – Douglas Ferguson (Warren Gun Club)

Double Barrel Championship

Overall Winner – David Player (Orange CTC)
AA Grade – Glenn Harvey (Coonamble CTC)
A Grade – Nigel Clark (Warren Gun Club)
B Grade – Graeme Patten (Warren Gun Club)
C Grade – Dean Murray (Warren Gun Club)

The next club shoot is our major two day event; The Golden Ibis and Denis Hunt Memorial shoot.
This will be held on Saturday 14^th March and Sunday the 15^th, starting 9:30am on the Saturday and concluding mid Sunday afternoon. All shooters, spectators and sponsors of the club are warmly welcome to attend our event.

The Warren Gun Club Christmas Shoot on Saturday saw around 35 shooters compete in 5 novelty events on a sunny day with some wind. As per tradition the 1^st place getters received a leg of ham, and 2^nd place getters received 2 chooks.

The first event shot was 20 targets Ball Trap.
AA grade- 1^st Sid Kinsey, 2^nd Scott Moody. A grade- 1^st Butch Gale, 2^nd David O’Brien. B grade- 1^st Scott Walton, 2^nd Graeme Patten. C grade- 1^st Priscilla Harvey, 2^nd Dean Murray.

Second Event 15 target Crazy Points with penalty.
AA grade- 1^st Steve Walker, 2^nd Max Betts. A grade- Brett Williamson, 2^nd David O’Brien. B grade- 1^st Graeme Patten, 2^nd Scott Watson. C grade- 1^st Michelle Owen, 2^nd Douglas Ferguson.

Third Event 22 Target Walk Back.
AA grade- 1^st Glenn Harvey, 2^nd Peter Jones. A grade- 1^st David O’Brien, 2^nd James Elias. B grade- Terry Moore, 2^nd Bruce Cottee. C grade- 1^st Dean Murray, 2^nd Priscilla Harvey.

Fourth Event 20 Target Deauville Doubles off 18 metres.
(Shooters are paired to shoot one target with one shot each).
1^st Glenn Harvey & Nathan Soulsby.
2^nd Malcolm Stephen & Graeme Patten.
3^rd Ben Wild & Scott Walton.

Fifth Event 15 Pair Deauville Doubles off 15 metres.
(Shooters are paired to shoot two targets with two shots each).
1^st Graeme Patten & Malcolm Stephens.
2^nd Terry Moore & Mick Vallet.
3^rd James Elias & Scott Moody.

Xmas Shoot High Gunners 2014

High Gun Ham Winners were-
AA grade- Max Betts.
A grade- David O’Brien.
B grade- Scott Walton.
C grade- Dean Murray.

This year’s ‘Club Legend’ sash and ham was awarded to Ben Wild. Congratulations and thanks to Ben for his work this year.

Warren Gun Club would especially like to thank Fiona and Nathan Soulsby for their work and commitment over the years and wishes them all the best in their transition. They will be greatly missed.

Warren Gun Club would once again like to thank and acknowledge shooters who travelled to the club, with shooters coming from Coonamble, Hermidale, Tottenham, Narromine, Gilgandra, Cobar and Lightning Ridge.

Next Saturday members of the Warren Gun Club will travel to the Coonamble Christmas shoot to win back the hams and chickens generously relinquished in the spirit of giving.
The Warren Gun Club would finally like to wish the community a safe and happy Christmas.

Warren Gun Club

Since 1898

Around the Traps: February ‘Ernie Wills Memorial’

Around the Traps: December Christmas Shoot