Columbia, MO – CZ-USA is stepping up to help the MidwayUSA Foundation change the future of youth shooting sports. The organization is now one of the Foundation’s Elite Sponsors. When industry leaders like CZ-USA support youth shooting sports, it allows more of the nation’s youth to participate in something they truly enjoy, all while developing confidence, and learning discipline and leadership skills, that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

MidwayUSA Foundation’s Relationship Manager, John Linquist, said, “CZ-USA continues to produce quality firearms and design products for youth as well as adults. Their products are perfect for our Product Grant Program, with the products being loved and well-known by many. Youth shooting teams that fundraise with CZ-USA products are very successful, like the Harmony Grove Hornets shooting team, who raised $1,600 using a 1012 shotgun. We are proud to have CZ-USA as a partner and sponsor, and we know that our teams also appreciate them very much!”

Thousands of youth shooting teams in the United States have MidwayUSA Foundation endowments that are earmarked specifically for their team to grow through donations and fundraisers. To assist in fundraising, participating teams are offered quality products through the MidwayUSA Foundation’s Product Grant Program. Products, like CZ-USA’s all-new 1012 semi-auto shotgun, are provided at no cost to allow teams to conduct a local community fundraiser. Proceeds generated are split, allowing teams to keep a portion of the funds locally for immediate needs and contribute the remaining dollars to their MidwayUSA Foundation endowment for long-term funding. Additionally, the contributions to the team’s endowment will be matched through MidwayUSA Foundation’s current Matching Program.

About CZ-USA: Headquartered in Kansas City, KS, since 1998, CZ-USA is an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of pistols, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors. The exclusive U.S. importer of rifles and pistols from ?eská zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic, CZ-USA also designs and imports the CZ-USA Field Sports line of shotguns from Turkey. Fine 1911s and revolvers are made by subsidiary Dan Wesson, and a growing line of CZ-USA suppressors is available for rimfire and centerfire firearms. While most of their firearms are imported, the company strives to provide firearms specifically tailored for the American market. Their handguns, shotguns, and rifles range from plain to fancy and are sold at competitively fair prices. CZ-USA’s firearms provide something for just about any shooter, and their inherent quality and value are very well known. If you are interested in learning more about CZ-USA, head to their website at CZ-USA.com.

About MidwayUSA Foundation: The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today's youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570. Additional business leaders interested in supporting the future of the industry are encouraged to contact John Linquist, MidwayUSA Foundation Relationship Manager, by email JLinquist@MidwayUSAFoundation.org or phone at 573-219-7688.

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