Saturday, April 30, 2005

“World Class Exhibition Shooter Will Star at Family Day”

“World Class Exhibition Shooter Will Star at Family Day”
Tom Knapp Will Be at Busch Range/Outdoor Education Center

World Class Exhibition Shooter Tom Knapp – The Shooting Star – takes center stage May 14 during Family Day at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area Shooting Range & Outdoor Education Center, 2360 Hwy. D, St. Charles. Co-sponsored by the St. Louis Big Game Hunters and the Missouri Department of Conservation, Knapp will present shooting exhibitions at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., your family will also enjoy free archery, air rifle, .22 caliber rifle and shotgun shooting; demonstrations

by the champion Lindenwood University Shooting Team; kids’ laser shot; exhibits and much more! Representatives from Benelli USA will be on hand with a full line of their shotguns for display and attendees may fire free of charge. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase, through the Youth Hunter Education Challenge.

Knapp, who holds world records in Freestyle Target Shooting and Exhibition Shooting, travels the world for Benelli Arms Company and the Federal Premium Ammunition Company. He has performed throughout Europe and the Middle East, and has been featured on numerous national and local TV networks.

Family Day will be held rain or shine. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs with you and enjoy the show! No privately owned firearms, no coolers and no alcoholic beverages permitted. Plenty of free parking is available and no reservations are required. For more information please call (636) 300-1953 x23 or visit www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis.