Annual gun show draws 800 people

TALKING TO CUSTOMERS  – Michelle Crane of  MACS Trading Post in Houlton shows a handgun to one of the hundreds of people who attended the Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club’s 23rd annual Gun Show held at the Millar Arena in Houlton.
    The Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club held its 23rd annual gun show April 17-18 at the Millar Civic Center. The show featured 15 dealers displaying 61 tables and a paid gate of 800 people. Based on earlier attendance figures, the event was a huge success, which the HRPC credits to the April show dates and another good turnout of Canadian neighbors.
    First prize was a Smith and Wesson Model 22A pistol, which was won by Phil Quint. The second prize was a Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle won by Mike Cummings and the third prize of a Smith and Wesson SWAT knife went to Halsey Knapp.
DISPLAY PRODUCTS – Dan Soucy (left) and Paul Harrison of Smith and Wesson display some of the products they brought to the Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club’s Gun Show.
    The HRPC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to safe recreational rifle and pistol shooting. The club shooting range is located at the clubhouse adjacent to the Houlton International Airport.
Rifle, pistol club
to meet
    The monthly meeting of the Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club will be held at 7 p .m. on Sunday, May 2 at the range located adjacent to the Houlton International Airport. A report will be given on the results of the 23rd annual Gun Show, as well as the election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend.
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MERCHANDISE – Dana Ryan, left, and John York of Ludlow Guns were among the many vendors on hand at the Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club’s 23rd annual Gun Show held at the Millar Arena in Houlton April 17 and 18.