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.