Life — September 24, 1903 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Annual Field Meet of the Freak Gun Club" This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a shooting competition or gathering of eccentric marksmen. The title labels them as members of a "Freak Gun Club," suggesting they are amateur or incompetent shooters rather than skilled sportsmen. The figures are drawn as caricatured animals and exaggerated human forms engaging in chaotic marksmanship activities—some lying prone, others standing awkwardly with rifles, creating an impression of disorder and incompetence. A bird perches in a tree above, observing the mayhem. The satire mocks amateur gun clubs or shooting organizations of the era, portraying their members as ridiculous, uncoordinated, and bungling. It's unclear whether this references a specific club or represents a general criticism of civilian shooting enthusiasts circa early 1900s.