The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC), which is made up of the units that provide the armoured capability of the British Army hosted their first championships at Purbeck S.G. With the growth of Clay pigeon shooting within the Army this was a chance for the RAC to identify talent within it’s ranks, with the ultimate aim of building a team for the future. The team event would award points towards the RAC’s annual sporting event Hodson’s Horse. 

The event took the form of an individual 50 bird sporting shoot with the top 4 scores from each nominated regimental team combining for the overall team competition. Competitors braved the wet and wind for some challenging targets in the Purbecks with some impressive shooting across the board.

Team Results (top 4):

1st           Royal Tank Regiment     

2nd          Household Cavalry Regiment     

3rd           Armour Centre                            

4th           Royal Lancers                           

Individual (Top 3):

1st                           Capt Rob Vincent RTR                                                    

2nd                          LCpl Jack Davies RTR                                                      

3rd(tied)                Sgt James Teece RTR, SSgt Tim Daisley KRH   

This article is printed in the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association Monthly 'Pull' Magazine, March Edition.