The second annual air rifle shooting competition will be hosted by the Disabled American Veterans. Reporter Rebecca Havely has all the details…
The air rifle shooting competition will be held Saturday, October 8, at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Sign-in and range safety instruction is from 7:30 a.m. through 9 a.m. The competition begins at 9 until complete. All veterans and those with disabilities are welcome and will be accommodated. Assemble your charter team of five members each. Prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams. There will be shaded bleachers, but bring lawn chairs if you like. This family-friendly event includes lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Donations will be accepted. This is a zero alcohol event. Registrants must R.S.V.P. by 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 by email at [email protected], or call 760-217-4610. Send your full name, address, phone numbers and email. You will be required to show two photo I.D.s when entering the military base.
Co-sponsors of this event are The National Rifle Association, MCAGCC Formal Marksmanship Training Center and Z107.7. For more information, call Committee Chairman Mike Smith at 760-217-4610 or Ricky Camacho at 760-819-2061.