Fire When Ready

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will hold its 2010 large and small caliber pistol club championships on the club’s firing range. This event is open to club members and the public; members will receive the pistol champion’s trophy. Nonmembers will also be eligible for prizes. There will be a small entry fee. Refreshments will be available.

The public is invited to watch all the action and excitement for free. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

The club is located on 3rd street off the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road. Go to the end of 3rd Street and turn right. Take your first left into the club.

To sign up to shoot in the pistol championship, or for information about the club’s pistol program, call chairman Jon Cristea at 508-627-0686 or Joel at 505-627-0768.