Marlin and Odessa Gun Clubs open trapshooting

After winning the Division I men’s competition last year with a total of 799 points out of a possible 800, and the Youth Division as well with 726 points out of 800, the combined Marlin-Odessa Gun Club geared up for the 102nd year of this annual contest with first week of shooting on Sunday, January 5. The Marlin-Odessa women’s team finished fifth last year with a score of 622 out of 800.

The participants shoot at their respective clubhouses outside of Marlin and Odessa, then combine the scores of their top shooters for the competition.

Marlin Gun Club

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