Outdoorsmen to have D-Day rifle match

VW independent/submitted information

MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association is having a D-Day commemorative rifle match to remember America’s heroes, both past and present, on June 4.

The M-1 Garand rifle was the U.S. Army infantryman's weapon. (photo submitted) — **The M-1 Garand rifle was the U.S. Army infantryman’s weapon during World War II.** *(photo submitted)*

Any military rifle, past or present, from any country, is allowed. The clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. and the match, which is open to members and non-members, begins at 10 that morning.

Cost for the target is only $4 and participants will be shooting at 200 yards. Participants may also purchase 30.06 ammunition for the match if they did not bring their own: $23 for 40 rounds. The club has a few M-1 rifles to loan people if they do not have a rifle; however, those who use a club gun must purchase club ammo. The club also has a Match AR-15 if people would like try it, instead of an M-1.

Those who have always wanted an M-1 Garand may qualify to purchase one through the Civilian Marksmanship Program by participating in the clinic and match.

The club is located at 9063 Ringwald Road near Middle Point. For more information, call 419.203.8662.

POSTED: 05/27/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News