Gun show a hit

    The Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club (HRPC) held its 22nd annual gun show on April 18 and 19 at the Millar Civic Center. The show featured 14 dealers displaying goods on 52 tables and a paid gate of over 800 people.
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POPULAR RITE OF SPRING – The John  Millar Civic Center in Houlton was the scene of the 22nd annul gun show, sponsored by the Rifle and Pistol Club. Answering questions at the popular Smith & Wesson exhibit were employees Paul Harrison of New Limerick, left, and Dan Soucy. Harrison is the secretary/treasurer of the local sportsmen’s organization.
   Based on earlier attendance figures the event was a huge success, which the HRPC credits to the April show dates and another good turn out by our Canadian neighbors.
    Raffle tickets were sold at the door for a custom built Model 22A pistol (first prize) won by Dennis Brakett, a single-shot 20-gauge shotgun (second prize) won by Doug Cameron, and a SWAT knife (third prize) won by Randy Johnson.
    The HRPC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to safe recreational rifle and pistol shooting. The club shooting range is located at the Houlton International airport.