May 29, 2018
Mentoring Rewarded: USA & NSSF Team Up to Thank Mentors
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA)[1] and the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) have joined forces to identify and reward union members who mentor a newcomer in hunting, target shooting or firearms safety in 2018.
The USA will work through its grassroots support system, its international union partners and their locals to identify those who take the time to introduce someone to hunting or the shooting sports in 2018. As a way of saying thanks, the USA and NSSF will send the mentor a complimentary Buck 364 Rival I knife customized with both organizations’ logos.
Recent research from NSSF shows there are 24 million Americans who have expressed an interest in learning how to get started hunting or target shooting.
“Recruiting new participants to the shooting sports is a crucial element for growth, and mentoring is a rewarding way to introduce newcomers to these fun and social activities,” said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF’s Director of Research and Market Development. “We are excited to be working with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance on this important initiative and thankful for their leadership in this effort.”
To claim the knife, all the mentor needs to do is visit powderhook.com/contests/usa-mentor[2], answer yes to one of three questions, and provide contact information and date of birth. Mentors 18 years of age and older will qualify to receive the knife.
“We ask current hunters and target shooters to share what they know and love and become a mentor to someone new in 2018,” said Brian Dowler, USA’s Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications. “One of the best ways to activate these
