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by SGT JOHN REYNOLDS, DFHQ
MAIn PhotoS CPL LEE COYLE, PR BRANCH
DeFenCe FOrCeS
CLay pigeOn CLuB
(DFCpC)
I
n 2012 the Defence Forces Clay Pigeon Club was founded to
promote the sport of clay shooting in the Defence Forces. Like
many armies all over the world, shooting is a big part of a sol-
dier's life. Clay shooting is completely different to the shooting
we would be used to in the Defence Forces in that all the targets
are moving at speed and in different directions. With many dif-
ferent disciplines there is something to suit all types and levels of shooters. At present the DFCPC has established
shooters amongst its members that have represented Ireland overseas in many disciplines with great success.
In recent years the sport of clay shooting has become a competitive sport with many armies competing against
each other. this in itself offers serious shooters the opportunity to travel and taste what it's like to compete at
international level. take a look at the US Armies marksmanship unit with shooters in every shooting discipline
you can imagine. the DFCPC realises there are shooters within our ranks capable of shooting at international and
possibly world level - with time and practice.
DFCPC have three members accepted into the newly formed Irish Shooting Academy (ISA), two in Olympic trap and
one in Olympic skeet, where they receive one to one coaching from the Irish Olympic teams very own coach. In recent
years DFCPC have competed in the Leinster League against clubs from all over the province with great success. Only last
month DFCPC shot against An Garda Síochána who are a well-established club and came out as winners.
DFCPC as a club see great potential in current members but we know there are a lot more shooters out there
that can put the DFCPC on the map. If you are interested in joining the DFCPC why not come along to one of
theirshoots and have a go or even watch and chat to some of the shooters there. DFCPC have qualified shotgun
instructors and shooting coaches to help you enjoy the experience. Generally DFCPC host a shoot on the first
Wednesday of the month on range 4 in the Curragh Camp and external competitions at weekends.
*You do not need to hold a current shotgun permit to become a member. Fee for registration is €20.00 (Year 1).
For more info contact:
James Condon - CMU - jimmy.condon@defenceforces.ie - Ext 6165
John Reynolds - DFHQ - john.reynolds@defenceforces.ie - Ext 2919
Mark Bollard - Mc Kee Bks - mark.bollard@defenceforces.ie - Ex 6096
John Keenan - Mil Col - john.keenan@defenceforces.ie - Ex 5164
John Sargent - DFTC - john.sargent@defenceforces.ie - Ex 5481
