Bisley 2019
On the range during qualification
Bisley 2019 Junior Finals
Cobo's Euan Robert secures silver medal
North United 2019
Winner: Paul Guillou, Cobo United
Gibraltar 2019
International Island Games
2019 Gibraltar Island Games
Socialising with the Jersey Team
Junior shooter
Using the Junior Feinwerkbau rifle
Electronic Target
Elite Scorer
Gibraltar 2019
Guernsey and Jersey shooters together
Lewis Simms 2020
Winner Paul Guillou, presented by St Pierre's Alan Batiste
Tachus Target
Results from shooting on the electronic target
Team Guillou
The top 6 yard team for 2019/20
Coaching advice
Cobo's Euan Robert at the Team GB Talent Academy

Cobo Open 2021

The 41st Cobo Open event was to be held during the week of 8 to 13 March 2021 but unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We will hopefully be able to stage the event in 2022.

ENTRY FORM

Club nights

Club nights are Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:30pm until about 10:30pm from September until April. Experienced members can opt for Premier Membership which gives them access on other days of the week and at all times when the club is not otherwise used.

Membership Enquiries

If you are thinking about taking up either air rifle or air pistol sports, feel free to contact our club President Paul Guillou ([email protected]) or come down on a club night. You will be most welcome and someone will show you around and let you try out the club rifles and/or pistols.

Where are we?

The club is situated in Ruette de la Tour, Cobo. Co-ordinates (e.g. for Google Maps) are 49.477817, -2.587613. As you enter the Ruette de la Tour from the Rue de Bouverie, the driveway to the club house is opposite the Garage Door company, approximately 50 metres into the Ruette de la Tour. MAP

A sport for all ages

Rifle

10m Air Rifle Men and Women

Air Rifle is shot from an unsupported standing position. Most rifles use compressed air (sometimes CO2 gas) to propel the 4.5mm (.177 inch) calibre pellet the 10m to the target. Rifles have a maximum weight of 5.5kg. Specialised clothing is worn to enhance the stability of the shooting position.

In the Qualification part of the competition, men shoot 60 shots (each shot scored in decimals, maximum 654) in 1 hour 15 minutes with a 15 minute period before the qualification time for

unlimited sighting shots. Women shoot 40 shots (each shot scored in decimals, maximum 436) in 50 minutes, again with a 15 minute period before the qualification time for unlimited sighting shots.

For the Final part of the competition, the top eight scoring competitors from the Qualification phase go forward to the Olympic Final. Each competitor starts from zero firing two 3-shots series, each in 2 minutes 30 seconds. After these 6 shots, there are a further 14 shots, each fired in 50 seconds, with the lowest scoring competitor dropping out after the 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th and 18th shots. The 1st and 2nd places are then decided after the 20th shot. Shots are scored to 1 decimal place, with a 10.9 as a perfectly centred shot.

Pistol

10m Air Pistol Men and Women

Air Pistol is shot from an unsupported standing position holding and firing the pistol with one hand. Most pistols use compressed air (sometimes CO2 gas) to propel the 4.5mm (0.177 inch) calibre pellet the 10m to the target. Pistols have a maximum weight of 1.5kg, the trigger must be able to support a weight of 500g before firing and must fit in a box of set dimensions. Flat-soled shoes that do not cover the ankle are the only specialised clothing allowed.

In the Qualification part of the competition, men shoot 60 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 600) in 1 hour 15 minutes with a 15 minute period before the qualification time for unlimited sighting shots. Women shoot 40 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 400) in 50 minutes, again with a 15 minute period before the qualification time for unlimited sighting shots.

For the Final part of the competition, the top eight scoring competitors from the Qualification phase go forward to the Olympic Final. Each competitor starts from zero firing two 3-shots series, each in 2 minutes 30 seconds. After these 6 shots, there are a further 14 shots, each fired in 50 seconds, with the lowest scoring competitor dropping out after the 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th and 18th shots. The 1st and 2nd places are then decided after the 20th shot. Shots are scored to 1 decimal place, with a 10.9 as a perfectly centred shot.

Local Competitions

There are several competitions which are organised either within the Cobo United Air Rifle Club or by the governing body, the Guernsey Air Rifle Association. The competitions are open to all registered members and cater for all levels of ability. There are handicap competitions which gives everyone a chance at claiming victory. There are also various divisions or classes where people are ranked according to ability. Competitions are always exciting and everyone taking part has the opportunity to improve their scores as they learn more about the sport.

For more information on how to take part, please contact Paul on 07781 102 781 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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