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\newpage
\section{Example Ranges}
\label{section:ExampleRanges}

For the purpose of orienting the reader with the current state of
Ranges in Ireland and the United Kingdom, I have compiled a brief
overview of the facilities enjoyed by some of the Clubs currently
operating in the Republic, Northern Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

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\newpage
\subsection{Comber Rifle Club}
\label{section:ComberRifleClub}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Comber_3.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. Approach and parking area.}
\label{fig:Comber1}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Comber_6.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. View of the 50m and 100yd Target Lines from
the Firing Line.}
\label{fig:Comber2}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=2in]{Graphics/Comber_1.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. Upstairs area for food
preparation/relaxation.}
\label{fig:Comber3}
\end{figure}



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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=2in]{Graphics/Comber_4.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. Firing line during competition.}
\label{fig:Comber4}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Comber_5.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. Targets being changed during competition.}
\label{fig:Comber5}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Comber_7.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. 25m Pistol Firing Line.}
\label{fig:Comber6}
\end{figure}



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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Comber_8.eps}
}
\caption{Comber Rifle Club. Indoor Preparation Area.}
\label{fig:Comber7}
\end{figure}


Comber Rifle Club can perhaps best lay claim to being the model for the
development of Rifle and Pistol ranges in Ireland. Catering to almost
every aspect of Rifle and Pistol Target Shooting, it has a 60 lane
outdoor range for 50 metres and 100 yards, a 25 metre Pistol range and
two indoor 15 yard ranges. As can be see from the photographs, it is
not only a highly functional range, but also a very presentable one,
from which its members draw great pride. It is perhaps unique in that
the club has a very active social side whose events are not necessarily
shooting-related. Comber's members fall into two categories - the
shooting members and the associated members, whose membership entitles
them to the use of the social club rooms and whose membership fees help fund
construction work and maintainance on the club. This is an important
example of how the social aspect of a shooting club is no less
important than the competitive aspect. Without the social members,
Comber could not operate.

As can be seen in Figures~\ref{fig:Comber1}
and~\ref{fig:Comber2}, the actual Range itself at Comber
(the building in the photograph is the Range, not the Social
Club) is quite well maintained. The majority of the lower
floor of the building is a preparation area for shooters,
with noticeboards and scoreboards on the walls. Also on the
lower floor are an Administrative area, toilets, a shower
and a storage area for target holders and other equipment
which does not require especially secure storage (ie.
Firearms and ammunition). The upper floor is used for food
preparation and relaxation by shooters before and after
competing (Figure~\ref{fig:Comber3}). The firing points
(Figure~\ref{fig:Comber4}) are approximately 1.6 metres wide
by 2.5 metres deep, in accordance with \ac{ISSF} regulations
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Technical Rules, Section 6.3.14}
; they are also level, stable and covered from the worst of
the weather, again in accordance with \ac{ISSF} regulations
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Regulations, Sections 3.5.1,
3.5.1.2, 3.5.2, 6.3.12}
.

Access to the range is available on a 24-hour basis for all
senior shooting members of the club (junior members must be
supervised). Physical access is via private vehicle, ample
area being available for parking (Figure~\ref{fig:Comber1}).


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\newpage
\subsection{East Antrim Rifle Club}
\label{section:EARC}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/EARC_1.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Outdoor 50m Rifle Range.}
\label{fig:EARC1}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_2.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 25m Pistol/25yd Rifle Range.}
\label{fig:EARC2}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_3.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Outdoor 50m Range. View of Firing
Point. Note lack of space.}
\label{fig:EARC3}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_4.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Outdoor 50m Range. View of Firing
Point.}
\label{fig:EARC4}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_5.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Outdoor 50m Range. View of Firing
Point. Note lack of space.}
\label{fig:EARC5}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_6.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Outdoor 50m Range. View of Firing
Point. Note lack of space.}
\label{fig:EARC6}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_7.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 10m Air Rifle/Pistol Range.}
\label{fig:EARC7}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_9.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 10m Air Rifle/Pistol Range.}
\label{fig:EARC9}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_8.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Upstairs Relaxation/Meeting area.}
\label{fig:EARC8}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_10.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 10m Air Rifle/Pistol Range.}
\label{fig:EARC10}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_11.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 25m Pistol/25 yard Rifle Range. View of Targets from Firing Line}
\label{fig:EARC11}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_12.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Indoor 25m Pistol/25 yard Rifle Range. View of Firing Line.}
\label{fig:EARC12}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_13.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Downstairs Food preparation area.}
\label{fig:EARC13}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_14.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Upstairs Relaxation/Meeting area.}
\label{fig:EARC14}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/EARC_15.eps}
}
\caption{East Antrim Rifle Club. Upstairs Relaxation/Meeting area.}
\label{fig:EARC15}
\end{figure}


\ac{EARC} has almost equal claim to being a suitable
development model for Shooting Clubs in Ireland. Though not
having as many firing lanes as Comber due to a shortage
of suitable land in the local area, the standard of
construction and attention to design in \ac{EARC} has
resulted in a exceedingly useful range whose only fault
is the inability to host \ac{ISSF} International-level
competitions. Normal National-level competitions are
possible, and have been held in \ac{EARC} in the past.

\ac{EARC} has ranges for 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Pistol, 25m
Standard Pistol, 50m Prone and 3-Position Free Rifle. Each
range has ten firing points apiece, the minimum required for
\ac{ISSF} standard finals
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Regulations, Section 3.5.1}
. As shown in Figure~\ref{fig:EARC2}, its indoor Pistol range has
baffles between shooting stalls to prevent accidental injury
from ejecting spent casings and to prevent distraction by
other shooters. These baffles, however, do not conform to
\ac{ISSF} regulations
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Technical Rules, Section 6.3.16.5}
and so would not be desirable in the new Facility.

Again, upstairs in the \ac{EARC} shooting club is an area
for relaxation for shooters, and a food preparation area
is on the lower floor, as is the Administrative area and
noticeboards.

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\newpage
\subsection{Fassaroe Shooting Club}
\label{section:FSC}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4in]{Graphics/FSC_1.eps}
}
\caption{Fassaroe Shooting Club. Storage and Food preparation area.}
\label{fig:FSC1}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4in]{Graphics/FSC_2.eps}
}
\caption{Fassaroe Shooting Club. View of Silhouette Rifle Firing Line.}
\label{fig:FSC2}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4in]{Graphics/FSC_3.eps}
}
\caption{Fassaroe Shooting Club. View of Target Line.}
\label{fig:FSC3}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/FSC_4.eps}
}
\caption{Fassaroe Shooting Club. View of Firing Line during National
Squad Training.}
\label{fig:FSC4}
\end{figure}


Until recently one of the largest shooting clubs in the Republic,
\ac{FSC} does not enjoy the presentable surroundings of its Northern
Ireland peers at present, being housed on farmland adjacent to a
landfill site. New premises are being sought at the present time
by the \ac{FSC} Committee. The current range caters for up to sixteen 50m
(or 100 yard) Prone or 3-Position Rifle competitors, as well as up to
six Silhouette Rifle competitors, shooting at ranges up to 150 yards.
Figure~\ref{fig:FSC2} shows this firing line. 

The Administration area in \ac{FSC} is at the far end of the 50m range
enclosure. The storage area and food preparation areas are housed
seperatly to this enclosure (see Figure~\ref{fig:FSC1}). These
facilities are not sufficent for \ac{FSC} at present and are one of the
main components of the range listed for upgrading upon the move to new
premises. 

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\newpage
\subsection{Wilkinstown Target Shooting Club}
\label{section:WTSC}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=5in]{Graphics/WTSC.eps}
}
\caption{Wilkinstown Target Shooting Club. View of Firing Line and Target Line.}
\label{fig:WTSC}
\end{figure}

\ac{WTSC} has been in existance for some years now, but
only in the past year has its membership suddenly begun to
increase at a dramatic rate. In fact, \ac{WTSC} is one of
the main topics of discussion among the Air Rifle community
in Ireland at present as Geoff Cooney, the Club president
and currently the Air Rifle Coordinator for Ireland, has
begun a junior training program in the local area, training
juniors from local secondary schools. \ac{WTSC} has seen
its membership increase by an order of magnitude since the
inception of this program. It is to be noted that regular
training and coaching has progressed these juniors to the
point where several have been invited to attend the training
camp in Munich with the United Kingdom Junior Team this year - an
invitation which was last extended in 1997 to \ac{DURC}
for smallbore training. In fact, several of \ac{WTSC}'s
members are now listed as among the best Air Rifle shooters in the country,
only 18 months after they have started to train. This 
graphically demonstrates what can be accomplished given access to a
sufficently equipped range and coaching.

\ac{WTSC} has currently begun a construction program to
extend their present range (see Figure~\ref{fig:WTSC}) from
eight to twelve firing points for 10m Air Rifle (the club
does not compete in smallbore events). The club hopes to update
its range to a level where it can hold \ac{ISSF} level
competitions (at present it cannot and must use \ac{UCDRC}'s
range).

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\newpage
\subsection{University College Dublin Rifle Club}
\label{section:UCDRC}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/UCD_1.eps}
}
\caption{UCD Rifle Club. View of Firing Line during a Final.}
\label{fig:UCD1}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/UCD_2.eps}
}
\caption{UCD Rifle Club. View of Firing Line during competition.}
\label{fig:UCD2}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/UCD_3.eps}
}
\caption{UCD Rifle Club. View of Preparation Area/Relaxation 
Area/Food preperation area.}
\label{fig:UCD3}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/UCD_4.eps}
}
\caption{UCD Rifle Club. View of Firing Line during National Squad
Training.}
\label{fig:UCD4}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/UCD_5.eps}
}
\caption{UCD Rifle Club. View from sample Firing Point.}
\label{fig:UCD5}
\end{figure}


The \ac{UCDRC} is currently the largest Air Rifle range in
the country, with fourteen 10m Air Rifle firing lanes. It is
regularly used for the National Squad training weekends for
air rifle and is hired out to other national clubs for
hosting of Air Rifle competitions. This gives the Club a
pervasive presence in the community, and results in a great
deal of exposure for UCD in press reports and so forth. 

The range in \ac{UCDRC} is quite simple in physical layout -
a single large room houses the Firing Lanes, Preparation
Area, Relaxation and food preparation Areas, a sub-division
of the room was constructed to house the Administrative and
Meeting Area, and a seperate Secure Storage Area is used to
house equipment and ammunition. As can be seen in
Figures~\ref{fig:UCD1} and~\ref{fig:UCD2}, there is ample room for both regular
competition and Finals, and as Figure~\ref{fig:UCD3} shows, there
is adaquate room for preparation and relaxation as well.

\ac{UCDRC} was chosen to house the 2001 \ac{DURC} Air Rifle
Open competition due to the lack of adaquate facilities in
Trinity. This has been recieved as a large embarressment both
to \ac{DURC} and to the College, but no other option is
currently realistic until the proposed new Facility is
constructed.

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\newpage
\subsection{Rathdrum Rifle and Pistol Club}
\label{section:RRPC}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/RRPC.eps}
}
\caption{Rathdrum Rifle and Pistol Club. View of Firing Line. Note
the individual baffles fitted to each firing point.}
\label{fig:RRPC1}
\end{figure}


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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/RRPC_2.eps}
}
\caption{Rathdrum Rifle and Pistol Club. Preparation and Meeting area,
with Administrative area in background.}
\label{fig:RRPC2}
\end{figure}


The \ac{RRPC} is the closest range to \ac{DURC} in terms of
facilities provided. As such, a long-standing relationship of
friendly rivalry has sprung up between the two clubs -
\ac{RRPC} is often the first external range our smallbore
shooters will compete in. Equipped with eight firing lanes
(which are not \ac{ISSF} compliant
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Regulations, Section 6.3.14.2}
), of which four permit 3-Position shooting as well as Prone,
\ac{RRPC} is the only other 25-yard range in the Republic at
present. As such, it operates under \ac{NTSA} rules as
opposed to \ac{ISSF} rules, which has been the cause of much
confusion for many shooters. Those who shoot recreationally
tend to follow \ac{NTSA} rules,
while those in the community who strive to compete at the
highest levels (including \ac{DURC})
compete on
\ac{ISSF} regulations. 

\ac{RRPC} is also capable of hosting 25 yard smallbore pistol
competitions, having done so prior to 1970, and several of
its members still compete in Northern Ireland and the Isle of
Man in pistol competiton. 

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\newpage
\subsection{Sinclair Range}
\label{section:Sinclair Range}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Sinclair_1.eps}
}
\caption{Sinclair Range. View of Firing Line. Note the
individual baffles for each Firing Point.}
\label{fig:Sinclair1}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=4.7in]{Graphics/Sinclair_2.eps}
}
\caption{Sinclair Range. View from above Target Line. Note
scale of range and building at rear right of range, which
houses Administrative, Relaxation, Food Preparation Areas,
as well as toilet facilities.}
\label{fig:Sinclair2}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/Sinclair_3.eps}
}
\caption{Sinclair Range. View of Firing Point.}
\label{fig:Sinclair3}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/Sinclair_4.eps}
}
\caption{Sinclair Range. View of Firing Point during competition. Note
correct amount of space available.}
\label{fig:Sinclair4}
\end{figure}

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\fbox{
\includegraphics[width=3in]{Graphics/Sinclair_5.eps}
}
\caption{Sinclair's temporary Air Rifle Range. View of Firing Line
during competition.}
\label{fig:Sinclair5}
\end{figure}



The Sinclair Range is listed as the third best equipped
range in the United Kingdom at present. Equipped with
sixty 50m Firing Lanes, it fully complies with \ac{ISSF}
regulations \footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Regulations, Section
3.5.1} for International-level competitions, which it holds
regularly. Each firing point is equipped with Gehmann
electro-mechanical target changers, and has a power socket
which can be used for other equipment. The range is equipped
with a P.A. system for use by range officers, in accordance
with \ac{ISSF} regulations
\footnote{\ac{ISSF} General Technical Rules, Section 6.3.6.12}
and there are areas provided in a building at the rear
of the Firing Line for Adminstration, Relaxation, Food
Preparation, and Meetings (see Figure~\ref{fig:Sinclair2}).
Toilet facilities are also provided. Preparation
of equipment takes place behind the Firing Points,
where sufficent sheltered room is provided (see
Figure~\ref{fig:Sinclair1}). A Secure Storage Area is being
planned for construction, at present a temporary structure
is used for large competitions with Range Officers assigned
to monitor this Area. For normal trainig, this area is not
used due to the club not holding a group licence for club
firearms - members hold individual licences as the licencing
laws for firearms are more permissive in the Isle of Man.

