Headlines were just reporting the contagion in China, but 30 healthy shooters came out to the Blue Nose Open at Fairfax Rod and Gun Club (Manassas, Virginia) on the morning of January 25 under warming skies and still air. With near-record warmth, it was one of the best shooting days of the year so far – but more great days have been pre-ordered. However, it was still cool enough to justify a fire in the pavilion, augmented by fresh, hot coffee and even fresher Krispy Kreme donuts made just a couple of hours before. This shoot attracted four brand new shooters into our great world of registered skeet competition.
Gun Champion was captured by Col. T.W. Williams with a solid 98. Runner-up was Spence Miller, and third was awarded to Craig Childress. 
Winning the classes were Bob Myers (A1), Winston Huang, at his first registered skeet shoot (B1), Collin Christopherson (C1), Kevin Baker (D1) and Becky Myers (E1). No shoot-offs were required. Garrett Baisey captured the Junior Champion spot for his second consecutive shoot. Collegiate Champion went to Adam Bradford, one of our local George Mason University shooters. One interesting result was posted in the options: only one shooter won the Handicap Option with a 100 and took all the handicap money. Consider participating in the options because these side events add another fun dimension to the competitions.
– Contributed by Jeff Bond
