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The Association of College Unions International, as part of its recreational program, provides students enrolled at a college, university or military academy the opportunity to participate in clay target championships. Shooters are eligible for individual or team awards and scholarships. NSSF is a sponsor.
The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) serves as the governing body
for American-style trapshooting. The annual Grand American World Trapshooting
Championships is its premier shooting event. The ATA hosts the NSSF
Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships during
the Grand and provides the opportunity for young SCTP shooters to also
participate in the Grand Championships. ATA also sponsors NSSF's
grassroots STEP OUTSIDE program at their clubs.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has a long-standing policy of teaching
its youth the safe, responsible and intelligent handling, care and use
of firearms in planned, carefully managed, adult-supervised programs. NSSF's Junior
USA Shooting Team Patch programs are popular rifle target and trapshooting
activities that emphasize firearms safety and earn Scouts official Junior
USA Shooting Team patches.The activities are featured annually in BSA's "Boys'
Life" and "Scouting" magazines.
Catch-A-Dream grants once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences to children 18 years old or younger who have a life-threatening illness. NSSF is an organizational partner.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) promotes firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth shooting programs. CMP has partnered with NSSF's Scholastic Rifle Program (SRP) by hosting an SRP demonstration during its annual National Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio.
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) oversees a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real-life encounters. It is geared toward the new or average shooter but is also rewarding for the experienced shooter to test skill and ability. NSSF sponsors IDPA's Winter Championships and is a national-level premier sponsor of regional matches and competitions.
This charity event gathers celebrities and the general public together for a day of shooting competition. The event raises money for Wish Upon a Star,
an independent charity that grants wishes for children who have terminal or life threatening illnesses, and NSSF's Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund that supports efforts designed to create a sustainable environment for hunting and the shooting sports in America.
4-H programs provide a positive experience for youth, promote safe and ethical use of firearms and help foster involvement of the total family in lifelong recreational activities.
NSSF is a sponsor of 4-H shooting sports programs.
The National Forest Foundation is a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service engaged in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System. NSSF is a sponsor of some of these fundraising activities including its annual Sporting Clays Invitational.
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA) promotes and preserves the sport of muzzleloading through recreational, educational, historical, and cultural venues such as match competition, hunting, gun making and safety, historical re-enactments, exhibits, museums, libraries, and other related programs.
NSSA is the governing body and largest organization dedicated to the sport of skeet shooting. NSCA is the premier sporting clays association dedicated to the development of sporting clays at all levels of participation. NSSA/NSCA partners with NSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program. NSSF also cosponsors annual scholarships for members of NSSA/NSCA attending higher education institutions.
One of the biggest annual fundraising events for this non-profit organization that helps families of hospitalized children is the Ronald McDonald House Sporting Clays Tournament. NSSF is a sponsor.
Hosted and sponsored by FMG Publications, this competition raises money and increases awareness of NSSF's STEP OUTSIDE program that encourages outdoor enthusiasts to welcome newcomers to experience target shooting and other outdoor experiences such as hunting, archery and fishing.
The Sportsman's Team Challenge is an NSSF-developed rifle, shotgun and handgun competition that brings a new level of excitement, action and color to the shooting sports. NSSF is a title sponsor for the Association that hosts regional events and an annual National Championship.
This exciting speed shooting event attracts some of the world's best
and fastest competitive shooters. NSSF is a sponsor of the event which
also hosts two days of NSSF's First Shots seminars for spectators interested
in giving handgunning a try.
USA Shooting is the national governing body of the Olympic shooting sports and is responsible for training and selecting shooting teams to represent the United States at world game events and the Olympic Games. NSSF represents the industry as a member of the Board of Directors and sponsors its grassroots pistol program, the Junior Olympic Development Camp and the Junior USA Shooting Team Patch program.
The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) promotes the fun of practical shooting that measures the ability to shoot rapidly and accurately with a handgun, rifle, and shotgun. USPSA offers practical shooting competitions across the country including its premiere USPSA National Championship Matches. NSSF is a national sponsor.
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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) partners with a number of organizations and programs that promote participation in recreational shooting sports. From fundraisers to competitions, NSSF is proud to contribute to the success of these efforts. 
