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Gun owner Robert Watson defends the possession of firearms by target shooters and marksmen
Gun owner Robert Watson defends the possession of firearms by target shooters and marksmen

Gun owner Robert Watson defends the possession of firearms by target shooters and marksmen

Date2/27/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gun owner Robert Watson defends the possession of firearms by target shooters and marksmen. Why should the serious shooter; skeet; trapper and gun or rifle marksman be down-graded for owning a finely built expensive firearm; he asks; in accompanying letter.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0019587F
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