Mother Nature didn't exactly roll out the red carpet for this year's Women's Range Day. May 30th came in overcast and chilly, with a bit of rain thrown in for good measure. Didn't matter. The smiles, the food, and the camaraderie more than made up for the gray skies.

Once again the Hudson Falls Fish and Game Club opened its doors for a day built around one thing: helping women get comfortable and confident with firearms. Beginners and seasoned shooters alike worked alongside our instructors, tried their hand at different firearms, and spent the day with other women who share a passion for the shooting sports. Some made their way over to the archery range, too.

But ask anyone who was there, and they'll tell you the shooting was only half of it. The other half was the people — new faces and familiar ones, good food, and the kind of easy camaraderie that keeps folks coming back year after year. A little rain never stood a chance against that.

To every woman who came out and braved the weather with us — thank you. You made the day what it was. And to the volunteers and instructors who showed up early and stayed late: this doesn't happen without you.

Same time next year. Hopefully with a little more sunshine.