The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club honoured Bob Blackburn’s achievement of 125,000 registered targets with a jacket Aug. 8. (Contributed photo)The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club honoured Bob Blackburn’s achievement of 125,000 registered targets with a jacket Aug. 8. (Contributed photo)

The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club honoured Bob Blackburn’s achievement of 125,000 registered targets with a jacket Aug. 8. (Contributed photo)The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club honoured Bob Blackburn’s achievement of 125,000 registered targets with a jacket Aug. 8. (Contributed photo)

Local gun club member marks major milestone

Bob Blackburn, 89, shot at his 125,000th trap over the weekend

  • Aug. 12, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Bob Blackburn has shot at a lot of clay over the past 25 years.

The 89-year-old shot at his 125,000th registered target at the Pacific International Trapshooting Association (PITA) event July 8th at the Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club (BVGC).

Although the achievement is not an official PITA milestone, the local club honoured the achievement with a jacket emblazoned with the number.

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