On Target Africa

Continuing in the vein of networking and connecting with legal firearm owners competing in long range and extreme long range (not to be confused with extended long range) shooting, the second Send IT, ELR Shooting ULTRA event took place in April at the Karoo King of the Plains Shooting Range near Hanover in the Northern Cape. I had the opportunity to connect with Christo Jooste and his two sons, both of whom he had been unable to get together in one place in one year. And here all three were at the Send IT ULTRA 2023! The dedicated group of shooters that started Send IT, ELR Shooting as early as July 2019 has been steadily growing ELR in a safe and enjoyable environment where all have the opportunity to learn…

Steiner Optics, one of the world’s most revered optical sighting systems manufacturers, released its Micro Pistol Sight (MPS) in the fourth quarter of 2021. This battle-proven MIL-SPEC closed emitter red dot design has quickly become the go-to handgun optic for military and law enforcement units around the globe. It will forever change how you look at handgun-based red dot optical sights Grab a box of Hornady Critical Defence ammunition and your trusty Duty or EDC magazines. Join us as we take an in-depth look at what makes the Steiner MPS unique and how it will forever change how you look at handgun-based red dot optical sights. From humble beginnings to an international powerhouse The origins of Steiner-Optik can only be described as truly inspirational. Karl Steiner created one of the…

The OODA Loop is the Observe– Orientate–Decide–Act cycle developed by US Airforce Colonel John Boyd. Under Boyd’s tutelage, it became an important concept in teaching military combat strategy. The OODA Loop is a decision-making process that repeats in a recurring cycle. When applied to a life-threatening or potentially injurious situation, the individual who can process this cycle quickly, observing and reacting to unfolding events more rapidly than an opponent, can thereby ‘get inside’ the opponent’s decision cycle and gain the advantage. The OODA Loop is a decision-making process that repeats in a recurring cycle Being based upon human mental thought processing, the OODA Loop also applies equally to criminals as it does to potential victims. The effectiveness of the cycle is that it takes the way we are hard wired…

The Friday was a VIP day, although any person may purchase a ticket to attend. The higher priced ticket, and it being a regular working day for most, ensured that there was a bit more open walking space, with less crowds to navigate through and around. Getting to speak with the exhibitors was also a bit easier and quicker, since there were fewer expo visitors and the exhibitors were not yet fatigued from the gruelling days of the expo, not to mention the setup time, too. The expo is predominantly a hunting expo as the name suggests. It takes place just before our hunting season begins. Although it is too late for the hunting public to get a licence for a new rifle purchased at the show, there were many…

Sightmark, the producer of the popular Wraith digital colour/night vision riflescopes, has launched the Wraith Mini 2-16x35 Thermal Riflescope. Boasting a 384 sensor and 1 300 m detection range, the Wraith Mini Thermal Riflescope puts the latest in thermal technology in the hands of hunters everywhere. Building on the award-winning Wraith 4K Mini design, the Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal Riflescope is a compact, lightweight optic. With a user-friendly step-through menu, it is perfect for hunters, professionals, and night-time explorers. The Wraith Mini Thermal’s 384x288 microbolometer sensor exposes hard-to-see elements on a 1 024 x 768 digital display, while built-in audio and video recording to a micro-SD card allows users to record their hunts in crisp detail. The Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal Riflescope also boasts a 17-micron pixel pitch, 2-16 x…

SA Open Championship, 21 to 25 March 2023 In March, Bisley F-Class shooters from all around the world gathered in Bloemfontein at the Genl De Wet Shooting Range. The South African Bisley Union (SABU) Open Championship was a preamble to the F-Class World Championship (FCWC). Most competitors shot the SA Open Championship to become acquainted with the range conditions and method of running the matches under the iron fist of Gen. (Ret) Mac Alexander. All matches were shot at 700 m, 800 m and 900 m, also the format for the FCWC as well. The South Africans dominated the top ranks of every match from the first shot. Various gold, silver and bronze medals swung from the necks of our shooters on a daily basis. Fellow international shooter friends raked…