Dr. M. S Gill, Union Minister for Youth
Affairs & Sports inaugurated today the newly constructed Full Bore Shooting Range at CRPF Campus, Kadarpur, Haryana, in the
presence of Senior Officers of CRPF, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and
Ministry of Urban Development .
The Full Bore Shooting Range is constructed at
a cost of Rs. 28 crore, as
a new venue for holding the prestigious Queen Matches during Commonwealth Games
2010. The range is located at the
foothill of Aravali Hill Range, within the safe
campus of CRPF at Kadarpur, Gurgaon,
Haryana. The shooting Range
with natural barrier of Aravali Hills on one side and
at suitable orientation, has been designed as ‘No-Danger-Area’
range with well designed side Baffle walls and End Butt Wall in RCC. Movable Type electronic targets system will
be used for the first time for Full Bore shooting competition for 300 yards,
300 meters, 500 yards, 600 yards, 900 yards and 1000 yards during Commonwealth
Games 2010, Delhi.
While speaking on
the occasion, Dr. Gill suggested for legacy use starting of an annual Bigbore shooting competition among the Central Para-Military Forces,
State Police Forces and the Army for proper utilization of magnificent range
developed by the Government.
The first of its
kind shooting range will have legacy use for imparting training to Central
Police Organisation and other national athletes. In addition, this permanent facility of
international standards will provide venue for hosting National and
International shooting competition events.
This stadium is supported with a Facility Block with covered area of
2280 Sqm with seating capacity of 324.
The Project has been funded by the
Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India. The Range has been constructed by Central
Public Works Department, the premier construction Agency of Government of India, under Ministry of
Urban Development & poverty Alleviation.
HIGHLIGHTS OF
SPORTS FACILITIES IN RANGE
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Designed as ‘No-Danger-Area’ Shooting Range
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Designed with Single Firing Point located in front of Spectator’s
seating Area in the Facility Block.
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Designed with Side Baffle Walls of various heights and
widths to trap all bullets fired within the cone of fire.
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945 m (1000+ 34 yard) in length and 68 metre
in width with top grassed surface.
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20 nos. target positions at each location within 3.4 metre c/c spacing.
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CC Platforms for positioning electronic targets.
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Arrangements for adjustable support system with protection against
damage to target system.
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Individual monitors for each target.
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Marker’s Gallery near End Butt wall for legacy use for 300
meter firing practice and events.
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Separate and dedicated approach to Shooting Range.
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Baffle walls of various heights & widths in RCC.
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13 M high, 76 metre wide End Butt
wall in RCC.
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RCC cross walls at required locations to prevent ricochets
and stopping bullets.
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Chain link fencing on both sides of the Range along its full
length.
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