Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association (BRF&GA) and the American Legion Post 36 once again held a Veteran Shoot at the BRF&GA range on a beautiful day Sept. 30. Most everyone brought their own weapons, a variety of hand guns and rifles, and the participants were gracious enough to let others try theirs. Two couples came from as far away as Gorham. Both were marines with lots of experience and, rumor has it, one of the marine’s wife out scored her husband on the 100-yard range!

It was fun to also see veterans teaching their young sons how to shoot different types of rifles and pistols, learning (and following) all range safety rules. The barbecue was excellent with BRF&GA folks flipping hamburgers to perfection and hot dogs with all the trimmings; and the American Legion Post 36 Auxiliary providing potato and macaroni salads that were out of this world. Various conflicting events prevented several expected guests including sailors on the ships at Bath Iron Works and the U.S. Coast Guard; but, of course, they will be invited back next year. Both the BRF&GA and Post 36 are already looking forward to next year!