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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN 29 143 527 851

OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM YOUR CLUB

As beginner athletes improve their skills over several weeks of practice, the supporting blocks and frames
used in prone and air rifle shooting can be removed to allow athletes to support the rifle on their own, if
they wish.

This advancement is a big milestone and now the athlete will be meeting the international rules of
competition.

Additional equipment is required and provided by the club as follows:

 Shooting glove – a padded glove provides comfort and support for the hand under the rifle.

 Sling – this fits around the upper left arm (for right-handed shooters) and the rifle to assist
shooters in the prone position to support the rifle.

 Stiff Jacket– a fitted shooting jacket is necessary for comfort and support.

 Body wear– a close fitting garment under the shooting jacket, helps eliminate movement from
sway and heartbeat.

Additional equipment may be necessary:

 Hat or visor – some protection from distracting light is useful.

 Spotting scope – more often used in .22 shooting and used for locating shots on the target.

 Firm soled shoes - for support when shooting in the standing position.

 Wind flags – used to determine the speed and direction of wind across the range so that your
shots can be adjusted accordingly.

Please note that there is absolutely no need to purchase your own shooting equipment until you and your
coach feel you are ready.

Whilst there are certainly some key benefits to owning your own equipment, the club equipment is there
to hire for as long as you require it.

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Post Office Box 11144, Centenary Heights, QLD 4350
Telephone: 0411 322 926 Email: [email protected] Web www.tra.org.au
Registered office: Suite 505, 55 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022