Stories
Building the Future of Marksmanship: ACME Rifles at the Quantico Junior High-Power Clinic
When ACME Rifles partners with the Veteran’s Family Brigade and the U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team, you know something historic is about to happen. On September 20-21, 2025, more than 40 youth shooters gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) for a two-day event that combined mentorship, competition, and the tradition of Marine marksmanship.
This wasn’t just a clinic. It was a movement.
Day One: Learning from the Best
From the moment participants st
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Oct 1st 2025
Julia Watson-Carlson: Trailblazing Marine, Champion Shooter, and Mentor for the Next Generation
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
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Aug 13th 2025