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Snowflake Festival

The Holidays are here and we are ready for our Annual Snowflake Festival at the Main Post Exchange (PX). 

Join us for music from partnering Parish School Bands, School Age Center, Main Post Chapel and Military Spouse Owned Business Market. We will have lots of activities for the kids, ice skating, inflatables, crafts such as cookie decorating and ornament making, a stations to write and send letters to Santa and so much more.  Families will be able to sit in a photo booth and create a holiday card to send to families and friends. DONT FORGET the big man himself, Santa and his elves will arrive at 5:30ish for pictures and toy request from children.  All of these activities will be available both Friday and Saturday night.          

Join us Friday Night for the Tree Lighting and Saturday for 2nd Annual Holiday Parade. The event wouldn't be complete with out food, drinks, plywood holiday cards and fun. 

Do not miss all the FUN!!  

Cost

FREE

Registration Information

N/A

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GC 2 Gun Shoot

Event will be held at Range 23A

Garrison Commander 2 Gun Shoot Event Details:

  • Sign-in: 0800
  • Safety Briefing: 0845
  • Shooting Starts: 0900

This event is open to ages 12+ for both Fort Johnson personnel and the community. The participation fee is $20 per shooter.

Requirements:

  • Participants must bring their own firearms, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection).
  • Commonly used calibers:
    • Handgun: 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm
    • Rifle: 5.56x45, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
  • Required firearms: Semi-automatic handgun and semi-automatic rifle (no .22 LR).
  • A good form-fitting Kydex holster and at least three magazines per firearm are necessary.

Competition Format:
This will be a 2-gun competition that tests practical shooting abilities under pressure. Participants will engage in various stages designed to assess skills such as target acquisition, problem-solving, and transitioning between firearms.

Additional Information:
Participants should be prepared to stand, kneel, and go prone during the match.

Sep 20 8 am - 12 pm
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GC 2 Gun Shoot

Event will be held at Range 23A

Garrison Commander 2 Gun Shoot Event Details:

  • Sign-in: 0800
  • Safety Briefing: 0845
  • Shooting Starts: 0900

This event is open to ages 12+ for both Fort Johnson personnel and the community. The participation fee is $20 per shooter.

Requirements:

  • Participants must bring their own firearms, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection).
  • Commonly used calibers:
    • Handgun: 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm
    • Rifle: 5.56x45, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
  • Required firearms: Semi-automatic handgun and semi-automatic rifle (no .22 LR).
  • A good form-fitting Kydex holster and at least three magazines per firearm are necessary.

Competition Format:
This will be a 2-gun competition that tests practical shooting abilities under pressure. Participants will engage in various stages designed to assess skills such as target acquisition, problem-solving, and transitioning between firearms.

Additional Information:
Participants should be prepared to stand, kneel, and go prone during the match.

Sep 20 8 am - 12 pm
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