The object of this Organization shall be the encouragement of organized rifle and pistol shooting among citizens of the United States resident in our community with a view toward better knowledge on the part of such citizens of the safe handling and proper care of firearms as well as improved marksmanship. It shall be the further object and purpose to forward the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self discipline, team play and self reliance which are the essentials of good sportsmanship and the foundation of true patriotism.