March 28, 2024

Rifle shoot for youths planned

RUSSELL — Russell Sportsmen’s Club and Southern Prairie Pheasants Forever will conduct a free .22 rimfire rifle shoot for youths in third grade and older 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the club range.

Safety instruction, eye/ear protection, ammunition, targets and shooting fundamentals will be provided by the sponsors. Range fees will be waived for youths. Participants are encouraged to bring their own rifles. A limited number of rifles will be available for use by those who do not have their own.

The range is located at 41570 280th Ave., southwest of Russell. There also will be a separate division for adults that afternoon. For more information, call Dan Morrett at 641-203-5296.