Directors of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) paid a courtesy call on the Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Patrick West, on Thursday April 5, as part of their programme.
From left to right: Col. Ronald Hercules, GSSF Director Mr. Aleemul Ali, GSSF Treasurer Mr. Ray Beharry, Chief-of-Staff Brigadier Patrick West, GSSF Secretary Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, GSSF President Mr. Ryan McKinnon, and Col. Nazrul Hussain
Led by veteran marksman and President Ryan McKinnon, GSSF Director Mr. Aleemul Ali, GSSF Treasurer Mr. Ray Beharry, and GSSF Secretary Mrs Vidushi were also there. The executives visited Defence Headquarters at Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands, where they sought an audience with the military leader.
Also receiving the GSSF executives were Colonels Nazrul Hussain and Ronald Hercules, who were part of the discussions. The basis of the visit was to brief the GDF ranks on their plans for the future, while giving updates on the progress of the GSSF and its programmes thus far.
Since its inception, the GSSF has enjoyed the kind assistance of the GDF and the use of the Rifle Range at Timehri for its shooting events. Brigadier Patrick West wished the Foundation well in their future endeavours while encouraging them to continue promoting sport shooting in Guyana.
Topics discussed included, but were not limited to, increased collaboration between the GDF and the GSSF, the Federation’s supporting role in assistance with Steel Challenge Shooting as a sport item on the GDF sports calendar.
Also, there were talks regarding financing for the upgrade of the GDF Indoor Pistol Range, establishment of a Sport Shooting Unit, and the newly instituted range rental fees for the Timehri Rifle Range.
The GSSF thanked the GDF for its assistance, which was documented in Persaud-McKinnon’s sentiments written in the Visitor’s Book after being invited to make an entry.
