The Portland Rifle and Pistol Club as set forth in its original articles of incorporation the encouragement of organized rifle and pistol shooting among citizens of the Portland community; shall maintain a shooting range; maintain training classes and develop and conduct competitions all for the purpose of providing a continuing program for the education of the public in the safe, efficient handling of small arms. The training of small arms instructors. A better knowledge of small arms, and the improved efficiency in the use of such arms by those individuals who may be called to serve in a time of national emergency. The general improvement of good sportsmanship in the hunting fields, of the public health and safety, law and order and the national defense.