Combat Veterans Share their Best Shots for Charity

Published on January 2, 2014
Duration: 11:01

This video features Scott Neil, founder of Shooting with SOF and a former Green Beret, discussing a charity fundraising event held at Shooters World in Tampa, Florida. The event paired corporate partners with Special Operations members to shoot various SOF weapons, raising funds for the Green Beret Foundation. Neil highlights the importance of shooting sports for building camaraderie and trust within the Special Operations community, and discusses the challenges and successes of fundraising for veteran support organizations.

Quick Summary

Scott Neil, founder of Shooting with SOF and a former Green Beret, discusses charity events that pair corporate partners with Special Operations members to shoot SOF weapons, raising funds for organizations like the Green Beret Foundation. These events highlight the importance of shooting sports for building camaraderie and trust within the Special Operations community.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Scott Neil & Shooting with SOF
  2. 00:23Mission of Shooting with SOF
  3. 01:11Green Beret Foundation Support
  4. 02:20Shooters World Tampa Review
  5. 03:39Charity Event Details
  6. 04:26Importance of Shooting Sports
  7. 06:01LA Times Article & 'Shadowy Heroes'
  8. 07:17Building Community for Veterans
  9. 08:36Fundraising Challenges & 2014 Outlook
  10. 10:01How to Support & Websites

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shooting with SOF?

Shooting with SOF, which stands for Shooting with Special Operations Forces, is an organization that hosts charity events. These events pair corporate partners and high-profile individuals with members of the Special Operations community, such as Rangers and Green Berets, for fundraising and interaction.

How does Shooting with SOF support veterans?

Shooting with SOF organizes charity fundraising events, with proceeds often benefiting organizations like the Green Beret Foundation. This foundation provides essential support for ill, injured, and wounded Green Berets and their families, helping them with their transition and well-being.

What types of firearms were used at the charity event?

At the charity event hosted by Shooting with SOF, participants had the opportunity to shoot a variety of Special Operations weapons. These included popular firearms such as Glocks, FN SCARs, M4 carbines, 1911 pistols, and Squad Automatic Weapons.

Why are shooting sports important for Special Operations forces?

For Special Operations forces, shooting sports are integral to their character and nature. The range is where much of their friendship, bond, and brotherhood is developed, serving as a high-stress environment that reveals character and builds trust among team members.

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