Richard Carlson of Oak Bluffs has been named Top Gun at the M.V. Rod and Gun Club’s Fall Shoot. Mr. Carlson bested 22 challengers by 16 points to take the club’s 2011 first place. Participants at the annual event had to score highest in three events to bring home the coveted plaque.

Past Top Gun winner Matt Gamache placed second. Cooper Gilkes 3rd, also a past winner, placed third.

On Sunday, Dec. 11 the club will hold the Annual Black Powder Shoot enabling fans of primitive firearms to ready for the hunting season, which begins one day later. The black powder shoot is open to the public. Both traditional and modern firearms, as well as guns with scopes, may be used. Prizes will be awarded for each type of weaponry. For the fourth year, the club will also bestow an outstanding black powder participant with the Bill Nicholson Award. The honoree will be awarded a plaque and $100 cash prize, and will have his or her name engraved on the club’s perpetual plaque. The award is sponsored by Bill’s longtime friend, Eddie Belisle. The public is invited to attend the event. Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.