Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rama: When Boks go out and play
By Karlon N. Rama
Stage Five
IT’S all-systems-go for the 1st Philippine National Police Alumni Association Inc. (PNPAAI)Central Visayas shooting competition, which will open at the Cebu Pistol and Rifle Association (CPRA) Firing Range on the 31st.
Supt. Efren Nemeño, warden of the Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center (BBRC), said they expect close to 200 shooters in the two-day event that features five pistol, three rifle and three shotgun stages.
The event, sanctioned by the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA), is open to all Police Academy alumni, police, military, jail and other law enforcement officers, as well as all civilian pistol, rifle and shotgun shooters and enthusiasts.
Of particular interest in the event is the rifle stage. In past competitions, the set-up called for distance shooting. In the PNPAAI event, the rifle stages take on a more urban flavor.
Still, most of the action is expected in the pistol event, which is broken down into one long, one short and three medium courses. Supt. Nemeño describes the handgun stages as simplified to keep the action fast-paced.
Stage 1 is a medium course requiring a minimum of 16 rounds to finish for a possible score of 80 points. It presents six classic targets obscured by five penalty boards and four pepper poppers which will be shot from anywhere within four shooting spots.
Meanwhile, Stage 2 is a short course that will be over after nine shots—assuming no re-engagements are necessary—for a maximum of 45 points.
The shooter begins seated, reading a newspaper; while the gun, loaded but with an empty chamber, is placed on top of a table. Upon start signal, the shooter first retrieves the firearm and engages four paper targets and a metal popper.
Stage 3 is a 32-round field course offering a possible 140 points to whoever finishes it.
There are somewhere between 13 to 15 paper boards and two to six metal targets visible from six shooting spots. Risk run high, however, as there are also three penalty boards in place to shave off points from the unwary.
On the other hand, Stage 4 is a virtual turkey shoot requiring 16 rounds. The shooter begins lying in bed and with the gun, loaded but not chambered, on top of a bureau.
Upon start signal, the shooter is required to get up, retrieve the firearm, ready it and shoot all the targets as fast and as best he can.
Three classic targets are visible to the left of the shooter. The set-up is mirrored by three similar classic boards to the right. In front, accessible only through a small port, are four more metal poppers.
Stage 5, the last course in the pistol event, is another straight-up 16-rounder featuring eight paper boards visible from within a corridor.
At least two gun clubs – Front Sight Gun Club in Minglanilla and Kamagong Gun Club in Cebu City—hosted tune-up matches for the event last Sunday.
In both competitions, the set-up used were taken from the design intended for the May 31 match. The results are as follows:
For Kamagong, (Open) Rey Abad, Gene Co, Ric Bono, Bayani Atup and Vic Jarina, (Standard) Atty. Ervin Estandarte, Benson Yu, Chito Hernandez, Arestil Famor, Roger Uy, Kim Dagatan, Jason Capoy, Kim Amicable, Bernabe Alegado and Nogie Biagan, (Production) Kieth Siao, Atty. Ismael Trinidad, Ramil Gino, Dr. Tyrone Mercader, Jack Rentuza, Atty. Jessie Capoy, Joel Concepcion, Luisito Ramos, Eddie Cabucungan and Arnold Go.
In Front Sight: (Standard) Brandon Lariosa, James Vincent Manigos, Joseph Manigos, Jaime Manigos and Concord Fabillar, (Production) Efren Nemeño, Christian Cullen, Richard Laurie, Neal Rosaroso, Rey Fabillar, Donnan Bacalso, Rommy Aliganga, Roberto Alpon, Vicente Albacete and Rey Gala.
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