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It was post #9, pasted below, where you seemed to think NZDA shouldn't be advocating for target shooting and should concentrate on Deer Stalking and hunter advocacy. This intimates that you think...

I would like to find out about the history of the JM Wilkinson and Hawkes Bay Challenge. There are still branches shooting the JM Wilkinson and it is a NZDA National Competition.

Back in the 90's...

Lol yes I understand what target shooting is but that is the act of Target shooting.
I took Shearer's post was inferring NZDA National was spending time advocating for target shooting when he thinks...

I think it's great if DOC do provide a formal range where firearms owners can sight their rifle in, I'm sure this will be dependent on the local DOC office and their views.
The range was present...

It seems you have a different perception of NZDA than I do.
Why shouldn't target/range shooting be part of what NZDA does?
Are you inferring NZDA won't need ranges if more ranges are built on DOC...