he Meat Shoot is one of the last big shoots of the year at Friendship, and one of the most popular. Past Meat Shoots have given away roughly 400 to 500 pounds of donated meat as prizes.

Friday Night Warm-Up: Blacklight Clay Target Shoot | 5 to 9 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with NMLRA’s first-ever Blacklight Clay Target Shoot on the trap range. Day-glo birds under black lights, after dark. It’s $5 for 25 targets, and you can shoot as many rounds as you like. Non-members pay $5 extra at registration. Bring a modern shotgun (12-gauge recommended) and your own target loads; lights and targets are provided. Prizes will be awarded, but it’s all about having fun. Juniors are welcome, and it’s the perfect warm-up for Saturday.

Saturday: The Meat Shoot | Registration at 8 a.m., range opens at 9 a.m.
Here’s how it works: it’s a 10-target aggregate. Pick up your target packet at sign-in and shoot your targets through the day. Targets are scored at the end of the day, and shooters choose from the meat table in finish order until it’s gone. Everyone goes home with something.

The prize table is stocked with steaks, chops, tenderloins, pork loin, bacon, sausage, burgers, and more. Entry is $35, and most shooters take home $50 to $75 worth of meat.

Register at sign-in; there’s no online registration, so just show up. Bring your rifle and a cooler, plus a shotgun and your own target loads if you’re shooting the Blacklight Clay Target Shoot on Friday night. The cafeteria will be open, and spectators are always welcome.