FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The NRA Foundation Awards $14,271.16 to the Lincoln County 4H Shooting Sports Club
For Information Contact:
Cindy Higbee – 702-271-8790, higbeec@unce.unr.edu
Hayley Gloeckner, Chrissy Decker
Lincoln County, NV –– The NRA Foundation has awarded Lincoln County a grant totaling $14,271.16 to fund ammunition, shotguns, air pistols, air pistol targets, eyes and ear protection. “We are very excited about Lincoln County 4H Shooting Sports”said Cindy Higbee, “and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our community.”
“We appreciate the Friends of NRA supporting our goals to teach youth about our national heritage, importance of the 2nd Amendment, and the ethical and responsible human behavior so when they grow up, they will continue those behaviors into adulthood and with their own children.”
About the National Rifle Association
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Five million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and is the leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit nra.org.
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 shootings 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.
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