For those familiar with Putnam County Gun Club, you likely have come in contact with Bill and Wanda Shank.  They along with their many volunteers have ran the Smallbore program at PCGC for many years.  Their program has introduced competitive, safe shooting to the youth of our area.  This program has been the gateway for many of their members achieving scholarships at many noteworthy colleges and universities. 

This week Bill (Mr. Shank) has announced the following....

Attached is the Junior Olympics 2020 Men's Junior Rifle Qualifiers List.
   67 Smallbore and 171 Air Rifle shooters Nationwide invited.
   2 PCGC shooters were invited for Smallbore:
             Mitchell Nelson  score 577  Now Shooting at University of Kentucky.
             Bryce Ward  score 566  Now shooting at Morehead State University.
   5 PCGC shooters were invited for Air Rifle:
             Mitchell Nelson   score 581  Now shooting at University of Kentucky.
             Bryce Ward  score 574  Now shooting at Morehead State University.
             Zachary Jackson  score 579  In High School Still shooting at PCGC.
             Grant Kimberling  score 570  In High School Still shooting at PCGC.
             Owen Kimberling  score 562  In High School Still shooting at PCGC.
           Bill
           Walking on air

 We would like to say THANKS to Bill, Wanda, and all the volunteers, families, and participants that make this program the success that it is!  Best of luck to all those  competing at the 2020 Junior Olympics!   

If you would like to find out more about the National Junior Olympic program, visit their web page at:  https://www.usashooting.org/7-events/njosc 

Last November Putnam County Gun Club applied for a grant from the NRA.  

Thanks to the NRA/Friends of NRA our club received $1500.00 grant along with an additional $1500.00 in safety and range equipment.  

The $1500.00 grant has already gone into improvements in berm work on several of the bays at our club.  It is extremely important that we maintain our berms in both height and thickness. The berms require constant upkeep and monitoring to maintain the safety of our facility.  

Along with the grant mentioned above, we were also awarded approximately $1500.00 in range equipment and safety items.  They include...

(6) Trauma Kits

(10) steel target stands

(12) Count of Shooting glasses

(600 pairs) of foam earplugs

NRA range safety officer vest

The above items were all requested to increase the safety of our club.  

All of the above items are only available to us thanks to those that support and make monetary donations to the NRA/Friends of NRA.  Without those that support them, they would not be able to help support clubs like ours!

Thank you!

Sincerely, PCGC Executive board

This Saturday (7/27) all ranges except the rifle range will be closed.  Also Friday 7/26 many of the ranges will be closed for setup for Saturday's match.  This event is the inaugural event to recognize the passing of our longtime PCGC friend, Gene Richmond.  Gene was a a longtime member of our club, and served the club in many role, including President and Match Director.  Gene founded the USPSA discipline at PCGC and served as Match Director and Chairman since conception.  Gene passed away unexpectedly last fall and we wanted to honor him with this event.  The proceeds of this event will be used to establish a scholarship in his honor.  

Ranges will be being closed Friday (7/26) morning to start setup for the event.  By 2PM Friday the majority of the pistol ranges (includes Liberty, pistol range, pistol bays 1-2-3, and parts of the cowboy ranges) will be closed, however rifle range will remain open all day Friday and Saturday.  Club officers will be onsite both days if you have any questions or issues.

 Hello Everyone,
Saturday June 15th from 11-3 will be our club picnic. If you were a member last year and have already mailed your payment or would like to pay at the picnic, your new badge will be available to pick up there. If you would like to become a new member, we will be giving range orientations several times throughout the day. So you will be able to pay, receive your orientation, and get your temporary badge all on the same day.
We will be giving a t-shirt to the first 200 renewals or new memberships. There will also be tables to set-up for members to bring any guns and accessories they’d like to sell. And last but not least, there will be a Steel Challenge type competition set-up and everyone participating will be entered for a chance to win a cool prize. This is a fantastic event every year and I hope we have a great turnout. If you’ve ever thought of joining, please come out, meet us, and see our beautiful range.
Thanks,
Michael Thompson
PCGC President