By USA Shooting
COLO SPRGS, CO (Feb 18, 2026) – USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports in the United States, has received a $250,000 grant from the NRA Foundation to support its national team programs and athlete development initiatives.
The grant will provide critical support for training and development as USA Shooting continues building a strong pipeline of athletes preparing to represent the United States on the international stage, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“The NRA Foundation’s investment strengthens every rung of our pipeline, from juniors developing in our programs to the elite athletes preparing to represent the United States in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This support gives Team USA the precision, readiness, and competitive power required to stand firm on the world stage,” said Kelly Reisdorf, CEO of USA Shooting.
This marks the third $250,000 grant the NRA Foundation has awarded to USA Shooting in recent years, underscoring the organization’s role as one of USA Shooting’s largest and most consistent funders. The continued investment will help strengthen athlete development opportunities, expand training resources, and ensure American athletes have the tools needed to compete at the highest levels.
“The NRA Foundation is proud to continue supporting USA Shooting and their work preparing America’s athletes for the highest levels of competition,” said Peter Churchbourne, Executive Director of the NRA Foundation. “For decades, the Foundation has been committed to strengthening the shooting sports, expanding opportunities for young athletes, and preserving America’s proud tradition of marksmanship.”
USA Shooting oversees the development, training, and selection of athletes for international competitions, including Olympic and Paralympic events, World Cups, World Championships, and Pan American Games. Through a nationwide pipeline of junior and elite programs, USA Shooting supports athletes from grassroots development through podium-level performance.
Since its founding, the NRA Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in grants supporting firearm safety education, youth shooting sports, range improvements, conservation efforts, and law enforcement training across the United States.
About USA Shooting
USA Shooting, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation was chartered by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the Olympic & Paralympic Shooting Sports in April 1995. The organization develops and implements programs to promote growth in the sport and serves as a sanctioning body for local and national competitions. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, USA Shooting has a full-time staff dedicated to our sport.
About the NRA Foundation
Established in 1990, the NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to promoting firearm safety, education, and training programs throughout the United States. Through grants and partnerships, the Foundation supports law enforcement, youth shooting sports, range improvements, and educational initiatives that preserve America’s shooting and hunting heritage.