Georgia SCI on Target with Intro to Hunting Firearms Event

September 25, 2023

The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) remained true to its mission to recruiting new people into hunting and the shooting sports by hosting its fourth annual Introduction to Hunting Firearms event on Saturday, September 23. This full day of learning was held at the Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company, a world-class shooting and hunting facility located just an hour north of Atlanta.

This event is intended for new and beginner shooters who are interested in becoming more familiar and proficient with hunting firearms, specifically rifles and shotguns. This year, 13 participants from ranging from 14 to 78 years old learned about SCI and the Georgia Chapter, and gained valuable knowledge about how hunting contributes directly to wildlife conservation. Prior to going to the range, Georgia SCI volunteers provided an in-depth firearm safety briefing including the 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety.

The new shooters started by shooting .22s and ultimately moved up to easy-shooting, low-recoil, suppressed CVA Cascade rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Each attendee received one-on-one instruction and shot steel targets ranging from 50 yards to well over 350 yards. Finally, each shooter was able to shoot a 3-shot group on a paper target that they were able to take home. Not surprisingly, the young ladies in the group showed everyone who the real shooters were!

After lunch, attendees moved to the 5-stand shotgun shooting pavilion where they had the opportunity to learn about, and shoot, several different types of shotguns. The 5-stand pavilion allowed for more one-on-one instruction, with shooters having the opportunity to choose from seven different target presentations.

"This is one of my favorite events that we hold every year. I think our volunteers have as much fun as the new shooters do to be honest. To see the excitement on the faces of the participants when they have success in hitting targets makes you smile inside! And to be able to continue to come to the Beretta Shooting Grounds, which is such a great venue, is an absolute treat for our Chapter and the participants. We are truly grateful for their continued support of what we do,” said Marc Stewart, Treasurer of the Georgia Chapter.

This event was made possible by Georgia SCI volunteers who generously donated their time and Drew Burrell of the High Adventure Company, along with the staff at the Beretta Shooting Grounds.

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About the Georgia Chapter of SCI
The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting and protecting our hunting heritage through education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts. Founded in 1981, the Georgia Chapter is one of the oldest SCI chapters in the world. Visit www.GeorgiaSCI.org for more information.