How Do Excise Taxes Benefit Hunter Education: Clark County Shooting Complex | Partner with a Payer

This video highlights the crucial role of excise taxes from firearm and ammunition manufacturers in funding Bighorn Sheep population management and broader wildlife conservation efforts. It explains how these taxes, collected through the Pittman-Robertson Act since 1937, are distributed via the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. The initiative 'Partner with a Payer' aims to strengthen the connection between tax-paying manufacturers, sportsmen, state wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, emphasizing how this funding benefits numerous species and provides enjoyment for hunters and non-hunters alike.

This video explains how excise taxes paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributed through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program, benefit shooting ranges like the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. It highlights the Pittman-Robertson Act and the "Partner with a Payer" initiative, emphasizing the contributions of sportsmen and women, state agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to wildlife conservation, hunter education, and shooting infrastructure.

This video highlights the crucial role of firearm and ammunition manufacturers, specifically mentioning Taurus Holdings, Inc., in funding American conservation efforts. It explains how excise taxes paid by these manufacturers are distributed to federal and state fish and wildlife agencies through programs like the Pittman-Robertson Act. The video showcases the "Partner With A Payer" initiative, involving collaboration between manufacturers, state agencies, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to improve wildlife resource management, expand hunting opportunities, and enhance public shooting ranges. It emphasizes the symbiotic relationship where industry contributions support conservation, which in turn benefits shooting sports and hunting.

This SHOT TV Studio segment from 2020 features Jim Curcuruto of the NSSF and Tom Decker from the USFWS discussing the "Partner with a Payer" initiative. The program aims to strengthen the relationship between the firearms industry and wildlife conservation agencies. It also seeks to educate the public about how wildlife conservation efforts are funded in the United States. The discussion highlights the financial contributions made by firearm and ammunition users to conservation programs.

This video highlights the crucial role of firearms and ammunition manufacturers like Hornady in funding wildlife conservation through excise taxes collected under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act). It details how these taxes, generated from firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, have contributed over $17.7 billion since 1937 to habitat restoration, hunter education, public shooting ranges, and wildlife research. The video also showcases an industry-agency collaboration event hosted by Hornady with NSSF and wildlife agencies, fostering dialogue and learning to support America's wildlife and outdoor heritage.

This video highlights how excise taxes paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers and importers directly fund wildlife conservation efforts in the U.S. It features a project focused on surveying and banding an osprey population in New Jersey, demonstrating the significant increase in nests thanks to this funding. The "Partner with a Payer" series showcases companies like Henry Repeating Arms contributing to programs like the Pittman-Robertson Act, which supports wildlife restoration, hunter education, and target shooting programs.

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.