Shooting Wire

The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) recently announced an exciting partnership with Legacy Sports International, “the most trusted name in the shooting industry,” in support of YSSA and youth shooting sports programs nationwide.

Legacy Sports International will donate $5.00 to YSSA for each youth firearm sold throughout 2008. The firearms involved include all 10 models of Howa youth rifles; 2 models of Escort youth 20 ga. semi-auto shotguns; and 2 models of Escort youth 20 ga. pump shotguns.

Legacy is also offering a PROplan for qualified youth instructors on all of their Legacy line in support of their programs. Legacy offers an extremely significant savings to youth leaders who are welcomed and encouraged to contact Legacy for details and forms at (775) 828-0555.

“We here at Legacy Sports are excited about assisting the YSSA. The YSSA’s success is ALL of our industry’s success!” said Andy McCormick, VP/Marketing & Sales for Legacy Sports International. “All of our distributors and dealers will be made aware of this partnership as well as all of our media contacts from TV, radio, print and web.”

For more information on Legacy Sports International, visit their website at www.legacysports.com.

The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to identify and support the needs of successful and safe youth programs that create measurable improvements in youth participation. YSSA also provides leadership in the development of cooperative initiatives between youth program leaders and gun clubs, archery clubs and commercial ranges in their communities to provide opportunities for a positive exposure to youth and families to retain and grow their involvement in all shooting sports.

Youth groups and industry members interested in learning more about the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance are encouraged to visit their website www.youthshootingsa.com.