The Annual B.M. Soat Costume Steel Challenge shooting competition was once again safety completed at the Guyana Defence Force range in Timehri last Saturday. The organisation of the match was facilitated by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association affiliate, the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (G.S.S.F.)
1st Place Winners Ryan McKinnon (centre right) & Jagmohan Bassoo (center left) pose with other prize winners
The federation seeks to promote the safe use of firearms in sport for its members and commits to continue hosting such competitions following international sport shooting regulations while upholding all regulations for firearm use in Guyana.
There are also several notable contributions are made to the sporting body from the reputable vehicle importer and auto sale headquartered on Croal Street Georgetown. The car giant has not only been committed to sponsoring matches but has also acknowledged the GSSF’s ability to provide an avenue for the sharing of firearm related knowledge. The annual costume match seeks to give local shooters a chance to experience the sport from a fun based outlook while at the same time being competitive and upholding stringent safety rules. There is something about dressing up in a costume and undertaking any serious task which results in laughter.
The recent match was no different, shooting three stages simultaneously setup on the range with the abovementioned steel plates; competitors enjoyed the afternoon in cloudy skies over the Timehri range, breaking the silence repeatedly with the sound of gunfire and metal hitting metal to make the musical pings on the various steel plates. The SCSA stages shot last Saturday were: Accelerator, Speed Option and Speed Option. Shooters stepped up to the shooting boxes and brought fierce competition in the two S.C.S.A. divisions: Limited and Wildcat. ‘Super Girl’ Vidushi Persaud- Mckinnon traded places with ‘Arrow’ Mohammed Qualander who ultimately finished second, chasing ‘Farmer’ Ryan Mckinnon who established a daunting lead from the get go in the Limited Division. The folks in Wildcat Division would not be left undone by the action in the high powered Limited Division… they also blew some serious smoke, with ‘Cricketer’ Jagmohan Bassoo smashing some serious boundaries to beat into second place ‘Racer’ Rajiv Latchana who crashed out of the race for first place. He was followed by Contractor ‘Roberto’ who finished third.
Limited Division Overall Results
1st Ryan McKinnon – 66.19
2nd Mohamed Qualander – 74.58
3rd Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon – 97.66
WildCat Division Overall Results.
1st Jagmohan Bassoo – 134.82
2nd Rajiv Latchana – 160.58
3rd Roberto Hochand – 281.46
The Guyana Sport Shooting Federation wishes to thank the Chief of Staff of the GDF, Brigadier Lewis, GDF Colonel Doodnauth, GPF Commissioner Persaud, GPF Asst. Commissioner Ramnarine, GPF Commander Hicken, GPF OC TSU Superintendent Dehnert, GPF Corporal Dunn and the ranks of the GPF Armoury and TSU. The Federation also expressed sincere thanks to Bashair Mohamed, Vimala Priya Mohamed and Rameez Mohamed of B.M. Soat for their usual kind support of this Annual Costume Steel Challenge Match.
The GSSF, an affiliate of the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), will continue to host this action-packed shooting sport to local shooters by organizing such matches on a regular basis.
