🏆 Jersey Pistol Club – PP1 Handicap Competition Report
Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 Location: JPC 50m Range
Overview
The Police Pistol 1 Handicap Competition once again delivered an engaging and unpredictable contest, with the handicap system levelling the field and rewarding consistency across the season. This 30‑shot match—fired at 25m, 15m, and 10m—brought together a committed group of shooters aiming to secure one of the final full‑bore accolades of the year.
Handicaps were calculated from each competitor’s three most recent PP1 scores, producing values ranging from 1 to 30. These were added to the raw match totals to determine final placement, often giving Class B shooters a competitive edge.
| Position | Name | PP1/Serv B | Full-Bore | JPA PP1/Serv B | Average of 3 | Handicap | Event Score | Final Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bob de la Haye | 273 | 256 | 273 | 267.333 | 30 | 285 | 315 | |
| 2nd | Alberto Gouveia | 266 | — | 267 | — | 30 | 281 | 311 | |
| 3rd | Mark Douglas | — | — | — | — | 30 | 274 | 304 | |
| 4th | Ben Videgrain | — | — | — | 291.333 | 9 | 293 | 302 | |
| 5th | Andrew Ruellan | 280 | 271 | 279 | 276.667 | 24 | 277 | 301 | |
| 6th | Rachel Lebacle | 274 | 285 | 273 | 277.333 | 23 | 276 | 299 | |
| 7th | Mick Flynn | 252 | 258 | 269 | 259.667 | 30 | 265 | 295 | |
| 8th | Ian White | 273 | 285 | 271 | 276.333 | 24 | 267 | 291 | |
| 9th | Wilson Nash | 252 | 223 | — | — | 30 | 171 | 201 |
Performance Highlights
- Bob de la Haye delivered a composed and consistent match, his strong handicap pushing his event score of 285 to a winning 315.
- Alberto Gouveia continues his upward trajectory this season, securing second place with a final score of 311.
- Mark Douglas produced a steady performance across all stages, finishing third on 304.
- Ben Videgrain posted one of the highest raw scores of the day (293) and, despite a lower handicap, still secured a top‑four finish.
- Andrew Ruellan, Rachel Lebacle, and Ian White all demonstrated excellent season‑long consistency, reflected in their mid‑20s handicaps and tightly grouped final scores.
- Mick Flynn showed strong improvement in his rapid‑fire stage, lifting his event score to 265.
- Wilson Nash had a challenging match but maintained good discipline throughout, finishing with 201.