On Sunday, December 9th, 2012 the Minto Gun Club held it's Annual Christmas Funshoot for members - this time with a difference that clearly found favour with everyone who attended!
First, there was no entry fee! . . . but everyone brought a $10 value/or more gift for the gift exchange. These were drawn according to the number each person received when they first came through the door. Some gifts were wrapped so most people did not know what they were receiving. (We all love getting a gift eh?)
Second, the plan was for everyone to shoot both centrefire and rimfire but because of the number of shooters, 23 in total, everyone had to choose between firing rimfire OR centrefire or we would all still be there.
For the 12 rimfire shooters, there was a traditional bullseye target, some animal and bird targets and one standing/off-arm target. First place went to Darryl K., who won the turkey. Hams were won by Cecil H. (second), and George Murray (third). Cecil also won the lucky target prize.
For the 11 Centrefire shooters there were three relays of traditional bullseye targets. Tom W. won the turkey for first place (295/300); Don M. won a ham for second (292/300) and Gus C. won a ham for third (291/300). Both rimfire and centrefire shooters fought hard with a switching 10-20km wind. Congratulations to all who shot so well under these conditions and condolences to those who suffered another learning experience - this writer included! Humble pie and mincemeat - mmm! - interesting combination!
Finger lickin' good hotdogs were cooked for everyone by Bruce B. while Barb J. brought cookies and wonderful mince meat pies. Many thanks to both of you - what's a fun shoot without terrific food!
Some important contributions need to be highlighted - as several people worked very hard on this event to make it an enjoyment and success for everyone. Bruce B., Wayne K., Terry M., Barb J., and Dave C. deserve special thanks from all of us. There were also others who served as ROs, photographers and behind the scenes to make this event so enjoyable - many thanks. The organizers thanked all 23 shooters for making the effort to attend and helping to make this a wonderful event.
On behalf of the whole group of shooters, Bruce B. also thanked Norbert S. and Wayne K. for having made the excellent and sturdy shooting benches which have gone a long way to improving everyone's scores wouldn't you say? (some would deny this!!)
Before we went home, we honoured the top shooters for the
year 2012 with trophies and plaques. Congratulations to the
following shooters for some excellent shooting in the past year.We hope there were many personal bests among these results and that next year is filled with good competition and fun, as well as personal achievement and learning as shooters.
1. 22cal OPEN: 1st Malcolm M., 2nd Bruce B., 3rd George M.
2. Centrefire OPEN: 1st Tom W., 2nd Don M., 3rd Malcolm M.
4. Centerfire SPORTER CLASS: 1st Gerry J., 2nd Wayne K.
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Thanks to Ron M. for the pictures!
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WE WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY PLEASANT HOLIDAY SEASON
AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
SEE YOU AT THE RANGE IN 2013
