{"id":2052,"date":"2020-03-08T11:45:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T11:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssaansw.org.au\/?post_type=disciplines&p=2052"},"modified":"2024-01-15T10:44:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T00:44:02","slug":"colonial-action","status":"publish","type":"disciplines","link":"https:\/\/ssaansw.org.au\/disciplines\/colonial-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Pioneer Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the 1990\u2019s, shooters asked the SSAA to investigate a sport that would provide its members the opportunity to use firearms of the type carried by Australia\u2019s early settlers. \u00a0These settlers came predominantly from England, Scotland and Ireland, with the gold rushes of the 1850s in particular bringing a mass of migrants to Australia. Collectively, our early settlers brought an array of firearms comprising a range of technologies and nationalities to the new colonies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The purpose of Pioneer Shooting is to provide a safe, enjoyable and competitive shooting discipline for all participants in an historical context.\u00a0 The shooting discipline is dedicated to the remembrance of a past era that charts Australia\u2019s development from an isolated colony to an independent nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the purposes of the Colonial Action Discipline, the “Colonial\u201d period has been defined as the years between circa 1850 and Federation on 1 January 1901. This recognises that the colonial period ended when the Commonwealth of Australia was inaugurated.<\/p>\n

Pioneer Shooting is of course an off shoot of the Western Action Discipline, the main difference being that in Pioneer Shooting, we use one pistol instead of two. Colonial Action also incorporates aspects of other Shooting Disciplines such as Practical Shooting and Muzzle Loading. \u00a0However, anyone who has participated in Western Action Shooting will see many similarities with Colonial Action.<\/p>\n

Participants in Pioneer Shooting are required to use original or reproduction firearms typical of mid to late nineteenth century Australia to engage various targets in a course of fire. For example, competitors may use any revolver, replica, or look-alike thereof that was in production prior to 1901.\u00a0 This includes modern reproductions of percussion, percussion conversion, single action and double action revolvers.\u00a0 Revolvers must have minimum calibre of .32 unless otherwise authorised by an event or host club.\u00a0 For example, .22 Calibre revolvers may be used where required by a stage design or were offered as an Optional Category.\u00a0 Main Stage scenarios also typically incorporate the use of Level Action rifles, double-barrel (side x side) shotguns and single-shot Martini .310 Cadet rifles.<\/p>\n

Each course of fire is unique and must be undertaken by the competitor in a set sequence. Shooters compete one at a time, sometimes moving between firing points, reloading and handling a variety of firearms against the clock. The competitor\u2019s time for completing a course of fire is recorded and any misses or penalties incurred are added to that time.<\/p>\n

In addition to the main event, competitions may also offer side events such as \u201cspeed pistol\u201d, \u201cspeed shotgun\u201d and \u201cspeed rifle\u201d as well as long range events, including events for muzzle-loading rifles.<\/p>\n

The Discipline\u2019s authenticity is not restricted to the use of period firearms; participants are encouraged to wear clothing and accoutrements from the Colonial Period. \u00a0Participants may also choose the style of their own authentic outfit from a range of over 50 years of historical fashion and uniforms.<\/p>\n

The rules aim to provide an uncomplicated set of procedures for all participants that will promote a safe and functional shooting sport. The flexibility of the rules allows for a choice of firearms, period costuming and event-related stage designs while providing for the established procedures of safe range practice.<\/p>\n

The traditional \u201chome\u201d of Pioneer Shooting is the SSAA Mudgee Branch, and competitions are conducted on Range 1 at the very picturesque Windamere Regional Shooting Complex, 35km south of Mudgee.\u00a0 There are four main competition shoots per year each conducted over a full weekend in March, May, September and November (the November shoot being \u201cWestern Action\u201d).\u00a0 There are camping areas for swags, tents or caravans adjacent to the Range, with toilet and shower facilities available.<\/p>\n

If you are a shooter with an interest in our Colonial past, we\u2019d love to see you at one of our regular competitions. Alternately, if you are interested in establishing Colonial Action at your local club, we\u2019d be happy to assist you in any way we can.\u00a0 And, if your Club already shoots Colonial Action, it would be great to hear from you.<\/p>\n

For further information, contact:<\/h4>\n

Bob Conran (SSAA NSW Pioneer Shooting Discipline Chairman)<\/h5>\n

Email: robertconran@bigpond.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone: 0419 423 161<\/p>\n

Barrie Pennings (SSAA NSW Pioneer Shooting Alternate Discipline Chairman)<\/h5>\n

Email: bpennings@bigpond.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone: 0408 672 417<\/p>\n\n\n

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