Winamac FWA hosts free family-fun shooting-range event, June 8

Families can learn about shooting sports at a free shooting range event on Saturday, June 8, atWinamac Fish & Wildlife Area.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon ET. Visitors can come and go as they please.

No shooting experience is necessary to participate. Experienced firearms and archery instructors will teach proper form and ensure that safe shooting procedures are followed.

All firearms, ammunition, and equipment will be provided. Shooting stations will include rifles, pistols, shotguns and archery equipment. Hearing and eye protection will be provided, but participants can also bring their own.

An adult must accompany children. Lunch will be provided beginning at 11 a.m.

Space is limited. Register at bit.ly/2Fe7BFN or by calling 574-946-4422.

The shooting range is on Pulaski County Road 200 West, half a mile north of County Road 500 North.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.

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Media contact: Kody Fox, assistant property manager, Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area,kfox1@dnr.IN.gov or 574-946-4422.