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What to look for in a good firearm instructor
When you want to sign up for shooting lessons, you need to know what to look for in a good firearm instructor. It’s not enough knowing that your instructor is a good shot. In fact, that’s usually a given, so it’s the least of your concerns. Problem is that unlike...
To shoot well, step out of your comfort zone
If you’ve already attained that ‘comfort’ level in your shooting abilities, our advice is: to shoot well, step out of your comfort zone. But why, you may ask? Apart from enhancing performance, there are many other benefits of leaving your comfort zone, according to...
Women to the fore on the shooting range
For the third year in succession, it was a case of women to the fore on the shooting range. Celebrating Women’s Month, 21 women ranging from novices to professionals attended a weekend of shooting, drills and fun from 5 to 6 August at Marksman’s Nest shooting range...
Skill and precision in hunting
Apart from being at one with nature, it’s also a case of skill and precision in hunting. Many of our members are first and foremost hunters. And they all share one fundamental skill: good aim. Chief ranger Geoffrey Coetzee emphasised that to become a better hunter...
Lower- and middle-income individuals are now kidnapping targets in South Africa
Alarmingly, lower- and middle-income individuals are now kidnapping targets in South Africa. This is according to an article in Business Tech earlier this month. “Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is increasing in South Africa … organised kidnapping syndicates …...
Only survival matters in an active shooter situation
Remember, only survival matters in an active shooter situation. Let’s hope that none of us ever find ourselves in this nightmare scenario. You might be at a mall, a concert or enjoying a day in the park. And all of a sudden, there are gunshots reverberating. “Running...
Give Dad the gift that keeps on giving
Be original this Father’s Day and give Dad the gift that keeps on giving: a voucher for a shooting experience at Marksman’s Nest. Once your dad has had a taste of the range's fun, he may well be hooked for life. Plus you can join him in this activity to spend some...
Better marksmanship for long-range shooting
Having better marksmanship for long-range shooting will give you the thrill of hearing the zing of steel as you hit that target. But to take your shooting skills to this next level will take time and training. However, it’s just so worth it. Geoffrey Coetzee, chief...
We celebrate mothers!
We celebrate mothers at Marksman’s Nest in Malmesbury. So what better way for you to show your mom you care by taking her for a shooting experience at our range. We offer a multitude of activities, such as: clay pigeon shooting; 3- or 4-gun events; basic firearm...
What makes a range good?
You may well ask, what makes a range good? A good range should have overlapping qualities such as impeccable safety standards, first-class instructors, space to move, regular matches, good maintenance and favourable hours. And Marksman’s Nest in Malmesbury ticks all...