The fourth annual Air Rifle Shooting Competition, a family event, is slated for Saturday, October 6, at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Reporter Heather Clisby has more competition details…
Bring a sharp eye and your best aim out to the fourth annual Air Rifle Shooting Competition on Saturday, October 6, at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms.
The event is sponsored by the Morongo Basin Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, MCAGCC Formal Marksmanship Training Center (FMTC) and Z107.7-FM. All veterans are welcome, and their families are encouraged to attend.
Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and competition begins at 9 a.m. sharp. Prizes will be awarded in different categories. Competition equipment will be supplied by the National Rifle Association. Lunch is provided and donations are accepted.
There will be shaded bleachers but attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs. This is a zero-alcohol event and no personal firearms are allowed on base.
Attendees must register by 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 27 by contacting Mike Smith at 760-217-4610. You may also send an email to [email protected] or call 760-401-8131 or 760-830-4131.
