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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 …

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 …