Stories

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 …

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 …

Oklahoma City Gun Club, OK – June 2025 ACME Machine proudly marked another milestone in its mission to support American marksmanship at the 2025 NRA National Mid-Range Prone Championships, held at the Oklahoma City Gun Club. This year’s competition showcased a powerful blend of rising junior talent and elite veteran performance—all backed by the precision and reliability of ACME-built rifles. From the 300-yard line to the 600, both junior competitors and members of the Veterans …

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 …