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Rain disrupts proceedings but Guyanese shooters on top
West Indies Full Bore Shooting C’ships 2012 – Timehri Ranges
Guyanese shooters defied heavy rainfall to capture the honours when activities resumed on the second day of the West Indies Full Bore Shooting Championships at the Timerhi ranges yesterday afternoon.
However, the rains had the final say and the shooters were only able to complete two of the slated three Ranges before the organizers canceled activities for the day. The third Range (600 yards) will now form a part of today’s activities.
Whereas, the inaugural day belonged to two Jamaicans, John Nelson and David Rickman, who finished at the top of the table, three local shooters, veteran, Lennox Braithwaite, Full Bore Captain Mahendra Persaud and Dylan Fields, dominated the proceedings and now lead the points standings. 
Braithwaite has compiled a grand total of 200 points with 16 V Bulls while Persuad has amassed 199 points with 20 V Bulls. Fields sealed off the final lucrative spot with 198 points and 15 V Bulls.
Guyanese dominance was apparent after Ransford Goodluck occupied the overall 4th place position with 198 points and 14 V Bulls.
The riflemen had just completed the second Range (500 yards) and were on the lunch break when the skies opened and forced a delay in the proceedings. When the showers had abated somewhat, the conditions were not conducive to a continuance and the decision was taken to carry forward Range three to today.
As such, activities start at 08:00hrs today to allow all three ranges to be completed. The Guyanese marksmen were always in contention despite the first day’s showing by the Jamaicans. Those that now occupy the three premium spots had been among the top 5 finishers.
The marksmen will rest tomorrow and return on Saturday and Sunday for the team competition as local shooters attempt to regain the Long Range title they had relinquished to defending champions, Jamaica.
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