Top Black Powder Shot

Michael Ferry took top honors at the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club’s 2011 Black Powder Championship on Dec. 11. Mr. Ferry, who lives in Oak Bluffs, captured the modern firearm title for the second year in a row, and was also presented with the Bill Nicholson Award. Named in honor of Mr. Nicholson, a Civil War and primitive firearm enthusiast, the award has been given annually since 2007 to honor an outstanding black powder championship participant.

Ladi Navratil captured the primitive firearms title. Richard Carlson of Vineyard Haven took second place in both the primitive and modern firearm divisions.