Jud's Famous Annual July 4th Shoot

Every July 4th for many years Jud has hosted an old fashioned muzzle loader shoot for the Fourth of July. Well attended by local enthusiasts, the shoot has also been attended by our good friends Mike Mills and Gary Blumenthal. The shoot features a mix of traditional targets and shooting styles.

Young people are always welcomed and given opportunities to learn about muzzle loading and historic firearms in a supportive environment where firearm safety is paramount.

This year Mrs. Emily Brennan had her first experience shooting blackpowder with a rifle that Jud made in 1977 for Don Green. Don graciously gave the rifle - a beautiful light weight and slender percussion rifle in the Bedford County style to Emma as a wedding present and she shot it for the first time at the shoot, achieving great accuracy with 3 shots in the ten ring!

The second set of pictures shows Barbara Marshall, the wife of the author of this blog, shooting a left handed J.P. Beck styled rifle specially made for her by Jud.

The final set of pictures show scenes from the site of the shoot, including friends who are dressed in period costume for this event. Jud's beautiful farm is located near Delta Junction, Alaska.

Emily Brennan first time shooting with a muzzle loader!

Barbara Marshall shooting first time with a left handed flintlock