For Immediate Release October 17, 2022
For more information contact Melanie Crow 573-688-2176
The NRA Foundation Awards Equipment Grant to the New Madrid County R-1 Archery Teams
New Madrid -- The NRA Foundation has awarded the New Madrid County R-1 Archery Program grant totaling $ 5,800 to fund 3D archery targets, bullseye targets, bows, quivers, arrows, and a bow rack. "We are very excited about New Madrid County Archery, "said Melanie Crow, "and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our community."
This is our 7th year having an archery program, and it is still growing. With the new state level requirements for 3D competition, the addition of the new 3D targets will help more of our students qualify for state level competitions.
We teach archery to a good portion of our student body each year in addition to our team using the equipment, and like everything else, things wear out and break. The new targets and bows allow us to have more students on the shooting line at the same time, so we use each piece of equipment less times repetitively, and the students get more time engaged in the activity. We view this as a true win-win situation.
About The NRA Foundation Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearm and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. More information about The NRA Foundation can be found online at www.nrafoundation.org.
About Friends of NRA
Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement to organize and, with help from NRA field staff, plan community events for firearms enthusiasts. All net proceeds from Friends of NRA events are allocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports. Through NRA Foundation grants for equipment, training materials, range improvements, and more, qualified local, state, and national programs receive aid to involve and inspire a new generation of competitive shooters. Learn more about Friends of NRA at www.friendsofnra.org.
