On a picture-perfect day, the Daniel Boone Gun Club (DBGC) made club history by hosting its largest single-day event to date. The occasion drew an impressive crowd, with twenty-three competitors in the 2700 match, sixteen in the CMP EIC 22, sixteen in the CMP EIC Revolver, eight in the CMP EIC Service Pistol, and eleven in the NRA Distinguished Revolver match. Beginning promptly at 8:30 AM and concluded at 6:02 PM, the matches were a full day of top-tier competition and camaraderie.
The success of this remarkable event was made possible through the dedicated efforts of both participants and volunteers. Terry Unfried called the 2700 match, while Chris Odom and Scott Beyer alternated calling the CMP EIC and NRA Distinguished Revolver competitions.
The day was marked by several notable “firsts” for the club. Not only did DBGC host a CMP match with enough participants to potentially award two legs in both revolver and 22 rimfire pistol disciplines, a Silver and a Bronze in each, but the Service Pistol EIC may also see a Bronze leg awarded.
Another milestone was reached with the club utilizing its entire firing line, including the six additional stations installed in 2003, which raised the range’s capacity to twenty-six turning targets.
A unique moment in the day’s proceedings was the resolution of a protest during one of the matches, a rare occurrence not seen since at least 2004. Thanks to the diligence of the judges and the use of a scoring overlay and 10X magnification of the shot group, the protest was resolved in favor of the shooter.
The Club’s hospitality was on full display, with a club-sponsored lunch prepared by members Tom Chapman, Rob Chapman, and Chris Odom. Dorothy Odom, widow of the late Ken Odom, fondly remembered for his role in bringing NRA Regional matches to DBGC provided a delicious array of desserts.
While shooting sports have faced declining participation in recent years, the turnout and spirit at this event were a breath of fresh air for all involved. With only a handful of beginners among the seasoned competitors, the day was a welcome reunion and celebration of shared passion. For many, it was a poignant reminder of the joy and fellowship that shooting sports bring to our community.
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