Prestwick Chase had local NRA Chapter Gun Club come out to our location and set up an event for our residents. The residents were able to enjoy a video projection simulation in which they used a replica rifle/shotgun to shoot targets with laser beams on a screen that depicted different nature landscapes.
The technology offers people a chance to do skeet shoot or simulated duck hunts. The nice part about this technology is no animals are actually hurt, no real rounds are fired, yet participants get the feel of what it would be like to shoot at skeet targets or simulated species of fowl.
In the contest 13 residents competed to see who was the best shot. With both men and women competing together it was much fun to see how accurate they would be. The top winners were Ed Peticolas, and runner up Bob Wemett. Both won gift certificates for dining at local restaurants in the area.
The volunteers from the NRA/Gun Club were great and also helped provide gun safety education, proper shooting stances, and assisted the residents with their practice shoots. Thank you to all the staff and residents for joining in this unique event. We look forward to another possible contest in the Fall.
