The Kiowa Gun Club has scheduled a benefit shoot for Barton County 4-H Shooting Team. The 2021 Great Plains Speed Shoot Championship, for members and non-members, is schedule for  9 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Kiowa Gun Club Range, 369 SW 50 Ave. (Radium Road, west of Great Bend on U.S. 56 before Dundee). 

This event is a 125 round steel target event. Course of fire will be four steel challenge stages (speed option, roundabout, smoke and hope, accelerator) and an outlaw stage. Stages are subject to change. It is non-sanctioned and not affiliated with the USPSA or SCSA. 

Minor competitors (pre-teen or youth) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If the parent or legal guardian also competes, he/she shall be in the same squad with his/her minor. Minor competitors shall be capable of and observe safe gun handling skills and shall pose no safety threat to themselves or others. They will need more experience than a first-time shooter. 

There will be a minimum of one award per division. In the competition categories of lady, senior (55-64) and super senior (65 and older) there will be one award for each category for high overall. Age on date of shoot will determine competition category. 

Pre-registration cost is $20 and $25 the day of the shoot. For rules, entry form, contact info and map go to www.kiowagunclub.org. Registration and entry fee can be mailed to: Kiowa Gun Club, PO Box 562, Great Bend, KS 67530.

Spectators are welcome. No pets or concession.