July 20th, 2014

Competitors Battle Rain and Geese at Garand Match

Neither rain, nor geese, nor gloom of morn stays these competitors from the [sometimes swift] completion of their appointed rounds.

This year’s Camp Perry competitors at the John C. Garand Match had to battle rain, gloomy skies, plus an interruption by a bold flock of Canadian Geese. Nonetheless good fun was had by all. The challenge was to keep the guns and gear (and spectators) dry. All across the firing line one saw tarps and panchos, and even a few umbrellas. The match began on a very dark gloomy morning. Conditions improved during the day, but the rain clouds hovered all day long. CLICK HERE for hundreds more CMP photos from the event.

Wounded warrior Sgt. Robert K. Evans competes at Garand Match.
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

2014 Garand match Camp Perry

A flock of geese decided to fly across the firing line… VIEW LARGE PHOTO
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

2014 Garand match Camp Perry

It takes many helping hands in the pits to run a big match like this.
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

2014 Garand match Camp Perry

Here’s another way to store your gear on the firing line.
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

Spectators relied on panchos and umbrellas to stay dry.
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

“Been there, done that — got the T-Shirt.”
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

2014 Garand match Camp Perry

That’s all folks… until next year.
2014 Garand match Camp Perry

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