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The West Branch Junior Rifle 2003 Season

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Opening Day, 2003

Not a bad rainy day turnout.

 

Barry helps Shane learn basic technique, while Val readies her next shot.

 

Dad looks on as Jon shoots with us for the first time.

 

Mr. Bailey coaches yet another new shooter, Kyle.

 

Lesley takes aim as Shane and Val prepare the next shot.

 

Val works on her next Sharpshooter Bar.

 

Lesley gets some shooting instruction from Dad.

 

Lesley gets some more advice from Barry.

 

Ricky goes for his Expert Qualification, while Dad holds the ammo.

 

Ricky makes Expert!

 
Second Shoot, 2003

A little less rainy, and a full turnout!

 

Barry helps Danielle her first time on the line, while Chris works on his Sharpshooter Bars.

 

Danielle works on Prone position, while Chris reloads.

 

Mr. Bailey with another new shooter, Lydia.

 

Ready on the left!

 

Carl and Barry present Lance with his Marksman Certificate and Medal!

 

Lance and Dad

 

Carl and Barry present Ricky with his Expert Marksmanship Qualification Medal!

 

And his Expert Certificate.

 

A proud moment for Father and Son!

 
Third Shoot, 2003

The line reloads.

 

Barry helps our youngest, Anna, take aim on the silhouettes.

 

Now Matthew gets a chance at the spinners.

 

Danielle decides to try offhand position!

 

Let's check those Marksmanship Qualification targets!

 
Fourth Shoot, 2003

The right side of the line for a record turnout!

 

The left side of the line on a beautiful July day.

 

Anna needs more ammo.

 

Barry uses an Anschutz to show why it's important to keep those fingers off the trigger!

 

Carl presents Jon with his Pro-Marksman award.

 

Carl presents Shane with his Pro-Marksman award.

 

Jon and Mom with his first NRA Marksmanship Qualification.

 

Shane and Mom with his first NRA Marksmanship Qualification.

 

Friends share a moment in the sun.

 
Fifth Shoot, 2003

Everybody stayed home this time to avoid the crowd, so Mr. Bailey has lots of time to help the new kid, John Paul.

 

Only about half the Gerricks show up, but Ezra makes Pro-Marksman!

 

Danielle has lots of room to try out Sitting Position.

 

And Ricky has lots of space to try out a new gun at Distinguished Expert level.

 

Peter gets lots of attention from his new buddy Barry and Dad, trying out his new rifle.

 
Sixth Shoot, 2003

Ezra receives his Pro-Marksman award from Barry and Mr. Bailey.

 

Ezra shows off his Certificate and Medal with Dad.

 

With four of our shooters out at Beaver Creek, Barry and Mr. supervise a slow day on the line.

 

Amanda has lots of room to practice Prone Position.

 

Here's how those targets look from Ezra's point of view.

 

And here's Lydia's view of the targets.

 

Mr. Bailey helps Ezra move on to Marksman.

 

Thanks for bringing us out to Junior Rifle, Dad!