Don Heath is Top Pistolero

01 November 2005, 05:13

T.Carr

Zimbabwe Standard (Harare)
October 30, 2005

Don Heath shot his way to the top prize in the Olympics Centre Fire Pistol National Championships, last weekend.

Heath claimed 1st place with a score of 489, followed by Dr Ludwig Jaklitsch with 461, and Ira Larivers at 449, all out of a possible 600 points. Other shottists were Charlie Haley; 440, Gerry Borcherds, 436; Dat Chinsen, 434; Rolf Chenaux-Repond, 431; Shayne Hull, 377; Bruce Heywood, 368; Mary Anne Bishop-Brown, 326; Bruce Makatore, 210; and Hopewell Rukwure at 194.

The shoot, hosted by Cleveland Pistol Club of Harare, attracted a total 12 competitors.

Elsewhere in shooting, the Practical Pistol section will host the 2005 Zimbabwe Open National Championships in Harare at Cleveland Pistol Club this weekend. The open started Friday and ends today. The match is sanctioned by the International Practical Shooting Confederation of Canada, which has approved the course of fire and will award the prestigious IPSC President's Medals to the winners. In addition, because of the international standing, local Range Officers will receive accreditation for their participation.

01 November 2005, 05:37

Will

Impressive. Congrats.

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01 November 2005, 05:49

500grains

Cool! Congratulations to Don!

It is good to see the handgun sports thrive.

01 November 2005, 06:25

Peter

Don't tell Saeed's brother! He'll set up his own pistol range and within 2 years will probably win it as well.
peter.

01 November 2005, 11:12

D99

quote:

The shoot, hosted by Cleveland Pistol Club of Harare, attracted a total 12 competitors.
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Impressive!

12 competitors!

Good thing only 12 showed up!

01 November 2005, 16:04

Aspen Hill Adventures

Congratualtion to Don!

Any photos to share from the event?

01 November 2005, 16:42

NitroX

Congratulations to Don.

Hopefully he posts what type of pistol he used in the event.

01 November 2005, 17:54

Peter

I am assuming he used a 32 cal.semi auto, pretty much standard for this event. Hammerli used to dominate.
Peter.

01 November 2005, 18:20

ErikD

Good going Don.

01 November 2005, 18:41

PWN375

Congratulations Dr. Heath! What are the scores awarded for discharging a M-57 S&W 41 magnum inside a house during the first hour after meeting your new client from the USA and hitting your safari tin thereby killing your rice pot and sleeping bag?

I don't know for certain, but I bet he used a STI semi-auto in 40 S&W.

Perry

01 November 2005, 18:44

Marterius

Well done, Don! Congratulations!

Regards,
Martin

03 November 2005, 19:42

465H&H

quote:
Originally posted by PWN375:
Congratulations Dr. Heath! What are the scores awarded for discharging a M-57 S&W 41 magnum inside a house during the first hour after meeting your new client from the USA and hitting your safari tin thereby killing your rice pot and sleeping bag?

Don!

I thought I taught you better thean that! Maybe I need to come back to Zim and put on another safety course?

465H&H

I don't know for certain, but I bet he used a STI semi-auto in 40 S&W.

Perry