The Terry Eldridge Centre Fire Handgun Match was a blast—literally!
On September 21, 2024, nine brave souls gathered to test their mettle in a showdown of epic proportions. With seven stages and a total round count of 84 shots fired, participants aimed at targets ranging from “Hey, I can hit that!” at 3 meters to “Is that even a target?” at 50 meters.
The Competition: A Comedy of Errors and Triumphs
As the sun shone down on this beautiful fall day, the competition was as fierce as a cat fight over the last piece of tuna. Each participant was determined to outshine the others, leading to some unexpected moments. Rumour has it that one competitor mistook the target for a very dark coyote before realizing he was at a handgun match, not a hunting trip. In the end, the winners emerged from the chaos:
1st Place: Mike Kelly (who apparently has a sixth sense for hitting targets)
2nd Place: Joe MacHoll (who was just happy to remember which end of the gun goes bang)
3rd Place: Sven Kummer (who may or may not have been just shooting too fast)
Mike clinched victory with an impressive score of 823 out of 840 possible points—proof that practice makes perfect.
Rookie of the Day Award Goes To…
Bob Crane won the gold medal in the rimfire class during his very first handgun competition! Talk about making an entrance—Bob’s probably already planning his victory speech for next year’s event.
Thank You and Goodnight!
The event kicked off promptly at 2 PM because nothing says “serious competition” like being on time. The organizers expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped with setup and teardown; after all, many hands make light work—especially when those hands are holding snacks! Thanks, Bob.
Another big thank-you goes to the ROs keeping the competition efficient and safe.
As the day wrapped up, participants left with smiles on their faces and stories to tell. It was another fun-filled day at the range, where laughter echoed as loudly as gunfire. Until next time, keep your aim steady and your jokes even steadier!