The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is partnering with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month throughout August. This month-long event encourages participation in shooting sports and emphasizes firearm safety.
“Target shooters play a crucial role in conservation through excise taxes on archery equipment, firearms, and ammunition, which fund wildlife management nationwide,” said Roger Young, FWC Executive Director. “We invite everyone interested in shooting sports to visit one of our supervised ranges and learn from our expert staff.”
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Target shooters can celebrate National Shooting Sports Month by taking part in the #RangeChallengeSM, a series of target shooting activities promoting firearm safety, mentorship, training, and shooting sports awareness. Learn more about the #RangeChallengeSM by visiting ShootingSportsMonth.org and clicking on “Shoot #RangeChallenge” under “Target Shooters.”
“Our public shooting ranges provide world-class facilities for recreational target shooters,” said Bill Cline, FWC Section Leader for Hunter Safety and Public Shooting Ranges. “This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to introduce someone to the shooting sports in a safe and enjoyable environment.”
The FWC manages 11 shooting ranges across Florida. To find an FWC-managed range near you, visit MyFWC.com/Ranges.
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