Shooting sports event planned at Holley Rod & Gun

The Holley Rod & Gun Club, in conjunction with the National Rifle Association, is holding a Family Fun Shooting Sports Event Saturday, June 29. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the club's grounds on Pumping Station Road in Holley.

This event gives the entire family an opportunity to enjoy the shooting sports together in a safe, structured, hands-on learning experience that is under the direction and supervision of experienced shooters and instructors, according to organizers. There are activities for everyone, whether young or old, an experienced shooter or not, a participant or simply an observer.

These activities include: shotgun, muzzleloaders, .22 rifle, archery and BB rifles. There will also be demonstrations by cowboy shooters and the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation's Robo-deer. First aid and firearm safety education information will also be presented. Light lunches will be available.

Those under 21 need to bring proof of age and everyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For information or to pre-register call Sandy at 638-7401 or mail to Holley Rod & Gun Club, P.O. Box 288, Holley, e-mail: holleygunclub@aol.com. The Holley Rod & Gun Club is located just south of the village of Holley, off South Holley Road on Pumping Station Road.