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Borden, IN – May 3, 2025 Each year, the Friends of NRA movement honors one standout committee with the prestigious Committee of the Year award. In 2024, that honor was earned by none other than the Falls of the Ohio Friends of NRA Committee in Borden, Indiana—and in 2025, they proved once again why they’re a national benchmark for excellence. With over 1,000 attendees and $240,000 raised, the Falls of the Ohio banquet was not only a celebration of community and patriotism&m …

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 …

Van Meter, IA – March 29–30, 2025 ACME Machine proudly joined forces with the Veteran’s Family Brigade (VFB) and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to present a powerful weekend of youth marksmanship training at the Junior High Power Rifle Clinic, held at the Des Moines Rifle & Revolver Club in Van Meter, Iowa. The clinic welcomed over 25 junior shooters, backed by their families, for two days of hands-on education and competition led by world-class instructors&mda …

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 …