David started full-bore target rifle shooting in Northern Ireland at Campbell College School, Belfast in 1965. His first international team experience followed three years later with Ireland, which he has represented over each of the past 50 years. His first GB team representation was in 1975, followed however by a 15 year gap due to work and family commitments. Things then picked up again and David has now represented GB on around 50 occasions, both at home and abroad; mostly in Target Rifle, but also in the Service Rifle, Match Rifle and Small-bore Rifle disciplines. This will be his 6th shooting tour to New Zealand, having first visited for the Auckland Commonwealth Games in 1990. This will also be his 8th consecutive Palma match and he is looking forward to “relaxing” behind the firing point for a change.
Away from the ranges, he balances his time between golf and a part time role as a flying instructor in the RAF Reserve.