The governor is authorized and empowered, in his or her discretion, to order a field day annually for each of the independent chartered military organizations for the purpose of visiting the state rifle range in order that all officers and persons may qualify in rifle practice. Organizations having their own rifle range may hold their field day on that range by making application to the governor, who shall issue proper orders giving the required permission, and detail a proper officer to take charge of the rifle practice on the field day.