From the poll listed here recently I see a lot of members are in the 50 plus bracket.

Do you remember A J Smith ? "Smokey"

Perhaps you did not hear but he commited suicide a week ago.

He was a legendary having 02 world championship and 03 European Chamopionship.

I spent a few days with him a few years ago just discussing the mental approach to shooting.

Sad Loss

On a similar front

Since 1st January 2010 (some 22 days)

SIX firearms / shotgun licence holder in the U.K. have comitted suicide using licenced firearms.

Sad reflection on our society at present .............

LH,
that is indeed sad news,I shot with Smoker Smith an long long time ago at a sporting qualifier.
Always sad to see one of the greats pass away in such circumstances...

regards
griff

200 people kill themselves on the railway lines every year.

If government statistics are to be believed, tens of thousands of people every year die due to alcohol, tobacco and poorly balance diet - too much sugar & fat with insufficient exercise.

Maybe the country is returning to a Hogarth's Gin Alley psychology - just wanting emotional oblivion?

yes trully a sad end
i shot along side him a few years ago
sort of tribute day, i partenered Kevin Gill
got me butt whipped in more than one way

i had a poster of him on my wall when i was a chap,
i have shot on the irish sporting team and shot in the uk but never managed to meet him .

RIP.

Sorry guys, I have not heard of A J Smith. What events did he compete in? Suicide is always a sad affair. Anyone know why?
Peter.