Mother’s Day Shooting in Charlestown, film at 11

Melodramatic Saturday Night Live Headline aside, New Hampshire delivered a cold damp drizzle for Mother’s Day, in spite of our best efforts to advertise the weather we prefer. The indoor fire and shelters saw much action, including an extended discussion of hair extensions and where best to acquire them.

Here is a better idea of what the day held for our SCGOP volunteers and host Paul Elie from Old #4 Rod, Gun & Snowmobile Club:

We had some first time shooters come out early, as there was quite a rush at the opening. Not that the slugabed treasurer would know, arriving a full hour late. TskTsk, my personal favorite was the clay pigeons and shotgun shoot. There was no lack of discussion of stance, sighting, and practical suggestions from the peanut gallery. There is an audible feedback from the audience when a pigeon gets well clipped. While most pistol practice was at 50 ft, a few folks took advantage of a lull in the weather to post up at 15 feet for defensive shooting.

The food was quite good, the fire was a steady drying out and warming up attraction, as volunteers and shooters rotated inside to drive off the damp and cold, and then back out again for more action. We had a spirited discussion of the new Claremont Superintendent. Expect a post on nuances related to Supt. Broadrick soon. Optimism required…

By my reckoning, Old #4 might find 3 new members as a result of our Mother’s Day fun (not including additions to family passes). For reference, new membership applications are $60 annual, available online, but preferred in person or at Chairman Jon’s place of business on Washington Street.

Keep in mind; if you liked it in the rain in May, you will love it in August 8 heat with full auto rock and roll. Pencil it in.