On Sunday 8th May we held The 1500 Competition at the JPC 50 meter range for the George Blake Trophy in Class A or the Class B 1500 Shield. Seven people were on the firing line for this event, all keen to get their hands on the hardware.
PISTOLS: Any revolver, semi auto pistol .32 cal or larger.
TRIGGER: Single action pull must exceed 2.5lb.
SIGHTS: Any metal sights which may be adjustable, any colour. Orthoptics not allowed.
GRIPS: Orthopaedic-type grips are not allowed in this competition.
HOLSTERS: Only conventional waist-belt holsters with no ties are permitted.
AMMUNITION: 150 rounds to be supplied by the competitor, hand or factory-loaded; all loading from rounds contained in competitor’s pocket, cartridge belt, mechanical loaders or belt pouches. No high-speed or magnum ammunition permitted.
POSITION: Standing, sitting (both buttocks on the ground) and prone. One or two hands may be used to hold the revolver. No part of the revolver may touch the barricade. Barricades must be used as cover when used.
TARGETS: One PS 14 target per competitor with PS14A centres used for each match or stage.
SHOOTING DISTANCE: 50, 25, 15 and 10 yards.
RULES: British 1500 Association and NRA of America Rules apply.
| Score | X | |
| FRANCIS DEVONALD Class A | 1409 | 36 |
| SUMIT SINGH Class A | 1405 | 38 |
| KEITH VIDEGRAIN Class A | 1376 | 41 |
| RACHEL LEBACLE Class A | 1370 | 39 |
| BOB DE LA HAYE Class B | 1262 | 22 |
| CHRIS GARBUTT Class B | 1198 | 22 |
| THOMAS MENARD Class B | 919 | 7 |
Congratulations go out to Francis Devonald for winning the George Blake Trophy and Bob de la Haye for winning the 1500 shield.