Flatonia Police Department Awarded Grant from NRA
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Tri-County Friends of the NRA presented a grant to the Flatonia Police Department for the purchase of new patrol rifles. Pictured are Officer Taylor Amos, Officer Wilbert Kalina, Sergeant Trey Tunis, Officer Jason Bellah, Flatonia City Manager Raymond Miller, Chief Lee Dick, and Tri-County Friends of NRA representatives Dennis Brower, Craig Schulz, and Jeremy Stoever.
Flatonia Police Chief Lee Dick announced that the Flatonia Police Department received a grant from the NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA in the amount of $2,947.80.
The grant will be used to purchase two patrol rifles, each equipped with AimPoint red dot optics. These rifles will enhance the Flatonia Police Department’s existing Patrol Rifle Program and will better equip officers to protect the community. Chief Lee Dick would like to thank the NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA for their ongoing support.
Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the SecondAmendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context. More information about the NRA Foundation can be found online at www.nrafoundation.org.
Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement to organize and, with help from NRA field staff, plan community events for firearms enthusiasts. All net proceeds from Friends of NRA events are allocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports. Through NRA Foundation grants for equipment, training materials, range improvements, and more, qualified local, state, and national programs receive aid to involve and inspire a new generation of competitive shooters.
Learn more about Friends of NRA at www.friendsofnra. org.