Project Enduring Pride helping transition wounded soldiers
Project Enduring Pride participant enjoys his marksmanship with a M1 Garand rifle at the NRA Range
There were two parts to Project Enduring Pride's visit to the National Rifle Association earlier this week — the National Firearms Museum and
the NRA Headquarters Range. While Kerrin accompanied
those who toured the Museum, I stayed with the men and women who decided to take on the range.
Enduring Pride helps those who were wounded in the service of our country with the transition from military to civilian life. If one uses Tuesday's outing as a barometer of Pride's progress, I'd say they're doing one heck of a job.
"A number of people go through the range every week," said Customer Service Specialist Debra Crews. "I can't remember the last time we've seen so many smiling faces out on the line. Now that they all have their Range ID Cards, I hope to see them down here more often."
Volunteers from NRA Headquarters and the U.S. Border Patrol took personal time to man the thirteen open bays, each with either a pistol or rifle ready to fire. Among the options were a Smith & Wesson 4566, a Mac 10, a 1911, an M-1 Garand and a M4 rifle. Taking turns, the soldiers and family members spent a few hours sending shots down range with great success.
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