CWSA to hold benefit match

The Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will hold a charity benefit match from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at its range facilities just south of Coupeville.

There will be several different events including large bull at 25 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights only; briquettes at 10 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights; shotgun at turkey target at 25 yards; jug head at 25 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights; and a rifle shoot at bulls eye target at 50 yards using 22 rimfire rifle, any sights. Shoot-offs will be held as needed at 12:30 p.m.

Participants are welcome to bring any 22-caliber rifle or pistol and shotgun with ammunition. CWSA will supply a 22 rifle or pistol for those who don’t have one.

Tickets are available for $1.50 each or four tickets for $5 and may be used to enter one event or all. Those ages 12 and under will shoot in junior class.

Proceeds will benefit WAIF, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag or can of dog or cat food to donate as well. Call 678-0960 for information.