Range officer Bruce Bowler dons his hearing protection before two teams participate in the pistol-shooting competition at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Range officer Bruce Bowler dons his hearing protection before two teams participate in the pistol-shooting competition at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Alaska lawmakers, staff and more muster for 21st annual Legislative Shoot

For the 21st consecutive year, lawmakers, staff and their families gathered at the Juneau Gun Club for the annual Legislative Shoot.

The shoot invites teams of three people to compete for bragging rights in four events: pistol shooting, archery, shotgun shooting, and rifle shooting. The event allows Capitol employees to socialize in a friendly atmosphere.

The event is hosted by the Alaska Correctional Officers Association, Juneau Gun Club, and the Outdoor Heritage Foundation. Volunteers from the Juneau Archery Club, Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the Single Action Shooting Society also participate.

Breakfast was served by the ACOA, while Fatmo’s barbecue provided lunch. Juneau’s Single Action Shooting Society hosted a lunchtime demonstration of cowboy action shooting.

Results will be published when available.

A hull flies from the shotgun of Shea Siegert at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

A hull flies from the shotgun of Shea Siegert at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

From left to right, Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer; Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks; and Brittany Hartman talk on a foggy morning after finishing the shotgun portion of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

From left to right, Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer; Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks; and Brittany Hartman talk on a foggy morning after finishing the shotgun portion of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Volunteers prepare a mobile thrower before the start of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Volunteers prepare a mobile thrower before the start of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, smiles after shooting in the rifle competition of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, smiles after shooting in the rifle competition of the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

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