Videos tagged with MidwayUSA Foundation

This interview features Larry and Brenda Potterfield, founders of the MidwayUSA Foundation, discussing their organization's mission. They explain how the foundation supports youth shooting sports across the United States by establishing endowments. The description also provides links to various National Rifle Association (NRA) publications and resources, highlighting their connection to the shooting sports community.

This video features Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, speaking at the SCI Hunters' Convention. He discusses the importance of hunting for wildlife conservation, highlighting that hunting revenue directly supports wildlife protection and population growth. Potterfield also touches on his pride in wearing his NRA Ring of Freedom jacket, emphasizing the NRA's role in protecting Second Amendment rights, which he believes are foundational for conservation efforts. He also mentions the MidwayUSA Foundation's work in supporting high school and college shooting teams through fundraising and grants.

This video introduces the Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund, established by the MidwayUSA Foundation. Its purpose is to raise funds for shooting teams in high schools, colleges, and universities across America, with over 20,000 institutions potentially benefiting. The description encourages tax-deductible contributions via their website (www.scholasticshootingtrust.org), allowing donors to specify which school receives the donation. It highlights how these teams foster friendships, confidence, discipline, and leadership, similar to other sports, while noting the general lack of school funding for them. The website provides details on endowment goals, contributions, active programs, and anticipated funding for each school. Gifts are invested to provide permanent funding, supporting existing programs or helping new ones start, thus contributing to the development of future leaders.