Competition NSRA – Metro Rifle & Pistol Club

Get Ready for the NSRA PR Open: Challenge Yourself at 800 Meters!

Mark your calendars for July 12, 2025!

Location: Bull Meadow “A” Range, Upper Rawdon, NS

Registration: 08:15 am at the target gallery

The Nova Scotia Rifle Association (NSRA) is hosting the PR (Precision Rifle) Open—a dynamic competition designed to test your marksmanship, focus, and grit. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, this is your chance to learn, push your limits, connect with fellow shooters, and enjoy a day of friendly rivalry.

Why You Should Join this match?

Open to All: You don’t need to be an NSRA member to participate. Bring your friends and introduce them to the excitement of precision rifle shooting!

Affordable Entry: The cost is just $30, making it accessible for everyone who wants to take their skills to the next level.

Challenging Course of Fire: From rapid-fire at 200M to deliberate shots at 700M and fast-paced snap shooting at 800M, this event will keep you on your toes and help you grow as a shooter.

Classic & Open Classes: Compete in the Classic class (.308 and .223) or test your edge in the Open class (6.5mm and 6mm). There’s a spot for every style and skill level.

Community & Camaraderie: Competitive shooting isn’t just about hitting the target—it’s about building friendships, learning from each other, and celebrating every improvement.

What to Expect

Approximately 42 rounds plus sighters required—so bring enough ammo and be ready for action.

A quality scope is a must as you’ll be engaging targets out to 800 meters.

Diverse shooting challenges: From Fig 14 and Fig 11 targets to moving and snap exposures, you’ll encounter a variety of real-world marksmanship tests.

Course of Fire Highlights

500M – 1 shot on Fig 14

200M rapid – 5 rounds in 30 seconds

300M & 400M snap – 5 x 3-second exposures each

400M mover – 5 exposures at walking speed

500M snap – 5 x 3-second exposures

600M harassing fire – 2 minutes

700M deliberate – 5 rounds in 6.5 minutes

800M snap – 5 x 5-second exposures

Why Precision Rifle?

Precision rifle competitions are about more than just scores—they’re about personal growth, discipline, and the thrill of overcoming new challenges. Every round fired is a chance to learn, adapt, and improve. Events like the PR Open foster a welcoming environment where everyone, from newcomers to veterans, can share tips, celebrate achievements, and inspire one another to keep aiming higher.

Ready to Take the Shot?

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting rifle competitions. Sharpen your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and experience the satisfaction of hitting targets at distances at the Bull Meadow Range you never thought possible.

I can’t wait to see you on the firing line.

If you plan on attending either let Gary Latimer know at gwlatimer@gmail.com or nsraserviceconditions@gmail.com.

Email me if you have any questions or want to participate. We will also find a way to get you there. Travelling together is much more fun. Most of us go on Friday, stay on site in a tent (campfire in the evening!) and drive home Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

Shoot straight,

Metro Rifle and Pistol Club Dominates Competition

The Nova Scotia Rifle Association (NSRA) held the annual PPC (Police Pistol Combat) on Sunday, September 29th. It was originally developed as a training tool for police officers, teaching them to shoot at a black silhouette target.

What happend

If you’re older, you probably remember the classic Hallmark Greeting Card TV commercials featuring the now-famous quote, “Hallmark, when you care enough to send the very best.” Last Sunday evening, that’s exactly what they called us: The Hallmark Team! Metro cared enough about winning to send our very best—and win we did!

As the last embers of our campfire died, dawn broke on this Sunday morning rife with anticipation. The crisp morning air was charged with intensity. From the moment the sun broke the horizon, the team instinctively knew it would be a record-breaking day—and indeed it was.
Gary had coffee and eggs going just after sunrise, Mike was organizing trigger weights, and Joe was plotting strategies. Sven and Lars were setting up target stands as Chris pulled into the parking lot, searching for a gun to shoot in the match. Soon, competitors began trickling in. Nearly two dozen shooters, the best from clubs across the province, arrived with determination in their eyes, envisioning the coveted trophy and gold medal in their home display cases.

The Match

The match started fast with a mag dump and smokin’ hot reloads on the fly. Rapid-fire rounds and lightning-fast reloads filled the air with the sound of continuous gunfire. Brass casings flew in all directions. As the competition progressed, targets were moved to increasingly challenging distances, separating the skilled from the novice.
Despite the grueling morning, the Metro team clawed their way to the top, maintaining high scores and becoming the favorites to win. However, the outcome of any competition can be unpredictable.

Lunch

One NSRA member, who was starting a restaurant in Dartmouth (koshio.ca), delivered exceptional sushi. Bob’s homemade burgers were equally impressive, complemented by BBQ sausages and his wife’s delicious cookies. Ohhh – good stuff. As competitors slowly made their way back to the range, some wondered if the hearty meal was a strategy to slow down the competition. Nevertheless, the Metro team pressed on, determined to maintain their excellence throughout the afternoon.
Then as I slowly waddled out to the range it dawned on me, that was their strategy, feed us till we almost burst; slow us down and put us to sleep! Would it work?

The afternoon

Full to the gills we shot on, maintaining our excellence! At the end of the day, The Metro Rifle and Pistol Club had attained victory! We managed to take home, not silver, not gold, but BOTH gold and silver in EVERY DIVISION!!!

Competition Highlights

Marksman Division
Gold: Gary Latimer (1196/1500)
Silver: Mike Holland (1183/1500)
Expert Division
Gold: Lars Kummer (1414/1500)
Silver: Sven Kummer (1405/1500)
Masters Division
Gold: Mike Kelly (1464/1500)
Silver: Joe MacHoll (1384/1500)

Bottom Line

The Metro Rifle and Pistol Club’s remarkable achievement of winning both gold and silver medals in every division is a feat unseen in the competition for nearly half a century.
The gods of the shoot smiled down upon us that day! We dominated the competition!! We earned that title “The Hallmark Team”! It was an awe inspiring day and I was proud to be a member of that team! But next year … we want the bronze metals too! Training starts spring 2025! Ya goin’ to run with the big dogs or stay home in the porch!