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Julia Watson-Carlson: From Trailblazer to Mentor in Youth Marksmanship At ACME Rifles, we are honored to support remarkable marksmen who not only achieve greatness on the firing line but also dedicate themselves to mentoring the next generation. Few embody that spirit better than Julia Watson-Carlson—Marine veteran, national champion, and driving force behind the Veterans Family Brigade (VFB) junior marksmanship clinics. A Legacy of Breaking Barriers Julia’s journey into competitive …

At ACME Machine / ACME Rifles, our mission has always been to support the future of shooting sports—especially through youth development. That’s why we’re excited to share an exclusive interview between our founder, Shaun Beiswanger, and Zach Abbott, Marketing Specialist with the MidwayUSA Foundation. In this inspiring conversation, they explore the vital role youth programs play in growing the sport, the impact of financial support through endowments and grants, and how we can …