Boy Scouts, shooting and the Friends of NRA

[CNYScott]

I just returned from Sabattis Scout Reservation and was reminded of how  generous the Friends of NRA has been to the Boy Scouts.  Longhouse  Council alone has secured over $30,000 in the past ten years from the  FNRA Grant Fund to build, improve, arm and supply its various shooting  programs.

 

  We have introduced thousands of kids to shooting for the first time  through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  The FNRA has been there every step  of the way to make sure we can fund these programs.

 

  If your Scout Council, 4-H group, club or other organization isn't  applying for grants from FNRA they are missing a huge opportunity. 

 

  To apply for a grant: http://www.nrafoundation.org/grants/statefund.asp

 

  To attend a FNRA event in NY: http://www.friendsofnra.org/StateHome.aspx?sid=33&sc=NY

 

  To join Scouting:  wwww.BeAScout.org

 

  Check out these pictures from Sabattis Scout Reservation in between Long Lake and Tupper Lake:

 

 

[CNYScott]

A picture of the Rifle Range:

[CNYScott]

The Friends of NRA has provided grants to the Longhouse Council, Boy Scouts of America, for the following over the years:

• Ammo, cleaning supplies and targets;

• Firearms, supplies and ammunition to start a black powder program;

• Marlin rifles and Remington Shotguns for Sabattis Scout Reservation;

• Structural improvements to the Sabattis rifle range;

• Build a range facility & shed for a Shotgun range at Sabattis Scout Reservation;

• Build a BB Gun range at Camp Woodland for Cub Scouts;

• Provide BB Guns and shooting supplies for the Cub Scout shooting program

THANK YOU!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

BSA is the best program a kid could get into. I was involved heavily from age 9 until 22. Wonderful experience and our summer cam p had a range also. It was the highlight of the summer for many kids. For a lot of them it ws their only exposure to a firearm. This program is just the type of thing that the NRA should be focusing on to grow the sport....this program is justification enough for membership dues.