Shooting Competition
Georgia Marksmen Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Half a century of community, competition, and firearm safety education
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Macon, Georgia
On August 10, the Georgia Marksmen Club in Macon celebrated its 50th anniversary with a day-long event that drew hundreds of current and former members, local officials, and shooting sports enthusiasts. The club, founded in 1975, has played a pivotal role in promoting safe firearms handling, marksmanship, and community involvement in the region. Festivities included exhibition shooting, a historical display of the clubs early days, and competitive matches in pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines. Longtime members shared stories of the clubs growth from a small group meeting on borrowed land to a fully equipped facility hosting state-level competitions. The anniversary celebration also featured youth outreach activities and free safety classes for first-time shooters, reinforcing the clubs commitment to education. Proceeds from the events raffle and concessions were donated to a local veterans charity.