NRA grants provide new shooting sports, archery, and safety equipment

Since 2023, the NRA Foundation has awarded our troop with equipment grants to augment our ability to host safe firearms training and safety classes. The grants provide shooting sports, archery, and safety equipment.

These grants enable us to offer enhanced marksmanship opportunities as part of a comprehensive Scouting program. The NRA is making an investment in our community by providing new safety gear, ammunition, and equipment. Troop 396 and Crew 396 offers shooting sports and archery as part of its character-building Scouting programs. In addition to education and safety training, Scouts participate in shooting sports and archery experiences at troop-led camps, day camps, and weekend events.

Scouting teaches life lessons centered on character, fitness, citizenship, and leadership development. Through Troop 396’s shooting sports and archery programs, youth learn safe and responsible handling of firearms, marksmanship and discipline, leadership and citizenship, appreciation of nature and natural resources, conservation ethics, and, for many, a lifelong hobby.

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 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 friendsofnra.org.