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Supporting the Future of Shooting Sports: Friends of NRA and ACME Machine Team Up in Indiana When you think about the future of American marksmanship, youth education, and supporting those who protect our communities—one partnership in Indiana is helping make that future a reality. We caught up with Josh Toennessen, NRA Field Representative for Indiana, during the recent Law Enforcement SWAT Conference in Carmel, where he shared powerful insight on the mission behind Friends of NRA, and th …

ACME Machine, alongside the Veteran’s Family Brigade & CMP, proudly hosted the Junior High Power Rifle Clinic in Van Meter, Iowa — empowering over 20 youth shooters with world-class coaching, custom-built AM-15 rifles, Hi-Lux Optics, & Black Hills Ammunition. From perfect scores to breakout debuts, these juniors proved that the next generation is disciplined, confident, and unstoppable. A True Community Effort This event was made possible thanks to the incredible generosi …

Platinum Partnership, Range Day Giveaways, and a Big Push for the ISA Conference The 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas brought more than just industry innovation—it reignited powerful partnerships. ACME Machine was proud to be front and center, officially announced as a Platinum Sponsor of the Indiana SWAT Association (ISA). This sponsorship marks the highest tier of support, and it reflects a shared mission to back the men and women who protect and serve with elite equipment, training, and comm …

Inspiring the Next Generation: How CMP Is Shaping the Future of Youth Marksmanship “Whether or not they stick with shooting, we’re teaching life lessons that stay with them forever.” – Ryan Henson, Civilian Marksmanship Program At ACME Machine, we believe precision, safety, and mentorship are the building blocks of responsible firearm ownership. That’s why we proudly support organizations like the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)—a federally chartered nonpr …

Precision, Performance, and Partnership: ACME Machine Supports Veteran’s Family Brigade at CMP and NRA Nationals At ACME Machine, we believe true excellence is forged at the intersection of craftsmanship, discipline, and community. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the Veteran’s Family Brigade (VFB) through a competitive season filled with high-stakes matches and championship-caliber moments. In 2024, ACME Machine proudly provided the VFB team with our custom-built AM-10 …