Shooter READY?

What you see above is no 10 year old sporting a dummy gun on hallows eve. This is Shyanne Roberts; a ten year old sharp shooter from the United States. Shyanne is a professional sportsperson with women competition titles in her belt, apart from the custom Glocks, designed to her details.

This blog isn’t about Shyanne, it’s about a beautiful sport, which is understood by a few and criticized by many. Sharpshooting in Pakistan is an unusual sport, with only a handful of professional teams belonging to the military or paramilitary groups. These teams are a far cry from what professional shooting has become. The weapons, the training, the know-how of sporting guns are outright obsolete!

If you’re a firearm enthusiast from Pakistan, and like to get involved in this sport, the only legitimate place for you is in Karachi (as far as my ignorance goes). IDPA Pakistan is now an existential platform, where we can passionately cherish this game. IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) was brought into Pakistan by Mr. Hamza Zahid Khan, who is perhaps the only Pakistani shooter to showcase Pakistan’s potential on international tournaments. Anniversary events, Night time Ramadan matches, firearms instructions, etc. are available for people who like to enjoy this sport and like to learn more.

Shooting is often grim-viewed, and is considered an unacceptable hobby. If handled with precaution and with the utilization of proper equipment; this sport can be as enjoyable (if not more) as any other outdoor sport. A well-equipped range, and a customized shooting machine, and this is all there is to a fine evening.

A sport like sharpshooting can be a highly educational and a reliable method of self-defense. Awareness of weapons and responsible usage is a civic right (as elaborated in the second amendment of the US constitution) which can help in curtailing the menacing use of these tools.

A detailed blog about the several types of competitive and sport shooting will be shared shortly. We hope that Pakistanis have every opportunity to enjoy the many types of sports; enjoyed elsewhere.

Firearms must always be handled with care. Requisite procedures must be fulfilled and state laws must be followed. It is advised that an introductory course from a qualified firearm instructor is taken, before handling weapons.