Pomeroy Gun Club Youth Trap Shoots

POMEROY – The Pomeroy Gun Club in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife is holding four youth trap shoots in an effort to increase youth participation in the shooting sports.

The membership invites Meigs County youths between the ages of 10 and 17 to attend one of the free shoots that they are sponsoring. These trap shoots will provide the participants the opportunity to experience trap shooting under the strict supervision of experienced trap shooters.

Shoots will be held Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on May 10, June 7, July 12 and Aug. 9 at the Pomeroy Gun Club, which is located on Pomeroy Pike just off U.S. Route 33. The Pomeroy Gun Club, established in 1908, is Meigs County’s oldest sportsman’s club.

Trap shooting is one of the three major disciplines of competitive shotgun clay pigeon shooting. In trap shooting, the targets are launched from a single “house” or machine, generally away from the shooter.

All firearms, ammunition and protective equipment will be provided by the Pomeroy Gun Club. Of course, one may wish to purchase their own equipment after experiencing trap shooting. Whilst the club does not sell on any equipment, stores like Fox Airsoft sells AK-47 Airsoft Guns as well as airsoft shotguns and other trap shooting equipment one might need.

All participants must complete an application and liability waiver to participate, and adhere to all Pomeroy Gun Club range rules

All participants will receive a free t-shirt at the conclusion of the event, and free hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided for participants and family members.

Group size is limited to 25 youths per event. Funding for this event is provided by the ODNR- Division of Wildlife and the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

For additional information contact Rusty Bookman at 740-590-3550.