The NRA Foundation Awards Grant to the McGraw High School Clay Target League Club

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McGraw High School Clay Target Club. (Photo provided by (Photo provided: NRA Foundation & McGraw Clay Target Club).

Press release from the NRA Foundation.

The NRA Foundation has awarded the McGraw High School Clay Target League Club a grant totaling $2,400 to fund the team competitions. "We are very happy about the donation," said the coaches, Alex Perry and Fleurette Clough, "and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our school community.  We are grateful for their continued support."

This is the fourth year of competition for McGraw since they began in 2019.  It is one of the school’s largest clubs with 24 athletes participating this year. They did very well last year in local, state, and national events and are planning to do the same this year. The Spring season kicked off at the McGraw Sportsmen’s Club on April 1 and will continue every Saturday morning through May 27, 2023.

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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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